Simulation of a Novel Integrated Multi-Stack Fuel Cell System Based on a Double-Layer Multi-Objective Optimal Allocation Approach
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Abstract
A multi-stack fuel cell system (MFCS) is a promising solution for high-power PEM fuel cell applications. This paper proposes an optimized stack allocation approach for power allocation, considering economy and dynamics to establish integrated subsystems with added functional components. The results show that an MFCS with target powers of 20 kW, 70 kW, and 120 kW satisfies lifetime and efficiency factors. The common rail buffer at the air supply subsystem inlet stabilizes pressure, buffers, and diverts. By adjusting the volume of the common rail buffer, it is possible to reduce the maximum instantaneous power and consumption of the air compressor. The integrated hydrogen supply subsystem improves hydrogen utilization and reduces parasitic power consumption. However, the integrated thermal subsystem does not have the advantages of integrated gas supply subsystems, and its thermal management performance is worse than that of a distributed thermal subsystem. This MFCS provides a solution for high-power non-average distribution PEM fuel cell systems.
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OpenAlex topics: Fuel Cells and Related Materials · Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies · Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
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School of Automotive Studies, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China
School of Intelligent Manufacturing, Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational and Technical University, Shanghai 201514, China
Shanghai TXJS Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201804, China
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