Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell–Battery Hybrid Multicopter System Thermal Management and Power Management System Based on AMESim

JiHyun Choi, Hyun-Jong Park () and Jaeyoung Han ()
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JiHyun Choi: Department of Future Automotive Engineering, Kongju National University, 1223-24 Cheonan-daero, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si 31080, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
Hyun-Jong Park: Department of Future Automotive Engineering, Kongju National University, 1223-24 Cheonan-daero, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si 31080, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
Jaeyoung Han: Department of Future Automotive Engineering, Kongju National University, 1223-24 Cheonan-daero, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si 31080, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 2, 1-15

Abstract: Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is gaining attention as a solution to urban population growth and air pollution. Hydrogen fuel cells are applied to overcome the limitations of battery-based UAM, utilizing a PEMFC (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell) with batteries in a hybrid system to enhance responsiveness. Power management improves efficiency through effective power distribution under varying loads, while thermal management maintains optimal stack temperatures to prevent degradation. This study developed a hydrogen fuel cell–battery hybrid multicopter system using AMESim, consisting of a 138 kW fuel cell stack, 60 kW battery, DC–DC converters, and thrust motors. A rule-based power management system was implemented to define power distribution strategies based on SOC and load demand. The system’s operating range was designed to allocate power according to battery SOC and load variations. For an initial SOC of 45%, the power management system distributed power for flight, and the results showed that the state machine control system reduced hydrogen consumption by 5.85% and parasitic energy by 1.63% compared to the rule-based system.

Keywords: Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell; UAM; Urban Air Mobility; PMS; power management system; TMS; thermal management system; hybrid system (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: 2025
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