Small-signal Modeling and Analysis of a Grid-Connected PEM Fuel Cell

Javad Khazaei, Faegheh Moazeni, Brennan Trussell, Arash Asrari

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Abstract

Fuel cell-based energy generation has become more popular in distributed power generation systems in recent years due to their zero emissions, sustainability, and portability. This paper presents the small-signal model of a grid-connected polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell system. The state-space modeling technique is used to model the fuel cell stack, boost converter, three-phase inverter and ac filter dynamics. Partial pressure dynamics of hydrogen, oxygen and water are included in fuel cell dynamics. The stability of the overall system is tested through eigenvalue analysis in MATLAB. Different case studies are developed to investigate the sensitivity of boost converter parameters and phase-locked loop (PLL) on the stability of the overall system.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication51st North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728104072
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2019
Event51st North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2019 - Wichita, United States
Duration: Oct 13 2019Oct 15 2019

Publication series

Name51st North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2019

Conference

Conference51st North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWichita
Period10/13/1910/15/19

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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