Title :
Analysis of a Distributed Grid-Connected Fuel Cell During Fault Conditions
Author :
Stewart, Emma M. ; Tumilty, R. ; Fletcher, John ; Lutz, Andrew ; Ault, G. ; McDonald, Jim
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Abstract :
The effect of a short circuit fault and a voltage sag fault on a distributed grid-connected solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is investigated in this paper. The fuel cell is modeled in Simulink and the performance is verified against experimental load testing data. Grid faults are simulated, and conclusions are drawn on the fuel cell response and the effects of the fault condition on internal fuel cell parameters.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; fuel cell power plants; load (electric); power generation faults; solid oxide fuel cells; SOFC; distributed grid-connected fuel cell; distributed grid-connected solid oxide fuel cell; fault conditions; grid faults; load testing; short circuit fault; Distributed generation; integration power control; inverter; solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC);
Journal_Title :
Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPWRS.2009.2036776
