Design of New Test System for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

Yuzhen Xia, Hangwei Lei, Xiaojun Wu, Guilin Hu (), Hao Pan () and Baizeng Fang ()
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Yuzhen Xia: School of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Hangwei Lei: School of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Xiaojun Wu: School of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Guilin Hu: School of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Hao Pan: Wuyi Institute for Inspection and Testing, Jinhua 321200, China
Baizeng Fang: Department of Energy Storage Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 College Road, Beijing 100083, China

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 2, 1-11

Abstract: A comprehensive test system for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) is designed and developed for monitoring and controlling the inlet and outlet parameters and safety issues of fuel cells. The data acquisition and output instruction rely on the connection between PLC (programmable logic controller) and OPC (object linking and embedding for process control). Based on Siemens S7-200 series PLC and PID (proportion integration differentiation) technology, the margin of error in relative humidity of inlet air is controlled at less than 0.7%. Furthermore, a hydrogen recycling system and an alarm module are introduced, considering the hydrogen or nitrogen solenoid valve power failure, cooling fan power failure, temperature anomaly, and hydrogen leakage. This developed test system is evaluated by the experimental investigation of PEMFC performance. The results show that the test system has very good test and control performances. At a cell temperature of 40 °C, enhanced performance in the polarization tests is depicted at a high humidification temperature of 60 °C.

Keywords: proton exchange membrane fuel cell; test system; programmable logic controller; LabVIEW; object linking and embedding for process control; inlet/outlet parameters; safety issue; test and control performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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