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Energy management strategy of multi-stack hydrogen fuel cell system considering aging factors

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: As the demand of low-emission systems grows, hydrogen fuel cells have emerged as a viable and innovative option for sustainable energy applications. This paper explores the implementation of a multi-stack hydrogen Fuel cell system in the context of maritime transportation. The study focuses on addressing two critical challenges: the significant power need of the heavy transport and the aging factor of the stacks. To tackle these issues, an optimized energy management strategy is suggested. This strategy ensures a balanced distribution of the losses across the stacks based on their state of health. In addition to the energy management strategy’s aspects mentioned, a comparison is carried out. The studied strategy is evaluated against others based on a current and a cost analysis. This comparison includes a classical option and the strategy that focuses on minimizing hydrogen consumption. This comparison shows the contribution of the studied strategy in improving other performance criteria as well.

Source: EPJ Web of Conferences

DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/202533006007

Authors: Jihane Ait El Mahjoub, Jean-Christophe Olivier, Mohamed Machmoum, Salah Laghrouche

Institutions: Institut de Recherche en Energie Electrique de Nantes Atlantique, Nantes Université, Franche-Comté Électronique Mécanique Thermique et Optique - Sciences et Technologies, Université de technologie de belfort-montbéliard

Language: English

Topic: Fuel Cells and Related Materials

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Agence Nationale de la Recherche