Static Modelling by Neural Networks of a PEM Fuel Cell

Over the last few years, fuel cell technology has been increasing promisingly its share in the generation of stationary power. Numerous pilot projects are operating worldwide, continuously increasing the amount of operating hours either as stand-alone devices or as part of gas turbine combined cycle...

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Main Authors: Hatti, M., Tioursi, M., Nouibat, W.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial neural networks
Biomembranes
Computational modeling
Costs
fuel cell modelling
Fuel cells
Hydrogen
Neural network
Neural networks
PEM fuel cell
Power generation
Protons
Voltage
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Summary:Over the last few years, fuel cell technology has been increasing promisingly its share in the generation of stationary power. Numerous pilot projects are operating worldwide, continuously increasing the amount of operating hours either as stand-alone devices or as part of gas turbine combined cycles. In this paper, the static behaviour of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell is modelled using artificial neural networks. The inputs to the network are variables that are critical to the performance of the fuel cell while the outputs are the result of changes in any one or all of the fuel cell design variables, on its performance. Critical parameters for the cell include different stoichiometric conditions as well as the operating conditions. For the neural network, various network design parameters such as the network size, training algorithm, activation functions and their causes on the effectiveness of the performance modelling are discussed. Results from the analysis as well as the limitations of the approach are presented and discussed
ISSN:1553-572X
DOI:10.1109/IECON.2006.347589