Proton exchange membrane fuel cell purge and fan control using a microcontroller |
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| Authors: | Yean-Der Kuan Jing-Yi Chang Han-Teng Ku |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Energy Engineering, National Chi-Yi University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan;2. Department of Marine Engineering, Taipei College of Maritime Technology, Taipei, Taiwan |
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| Abstract: | This study used Programmable System-on-Chip to make a fuel cell controller to manage the fuel cell operating environment. When a proton exchange membrane fuel cell is reacting, its performance is closely related to the operating conditions, such as temperature, water management, etc. This article investigates purge time interval control and the related characteristics. The controller developed in this study is free from additional power requirements, using only the power provided by the fuel cell. |
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| Keywords: | Fan microcontroller proton exchange membrane fuel cell purge valve water management |
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