A Thermally Dependent Fuel Cell Model for Power Electronics Design

In the dawn of the fuel cell era, it may seem that their development and use would still be immature. However, this is not true - fuel cells are finding use in everything from cell phones to automobiles quite quickly. Regardless of their application, the fuel cell must be accurately modeled in the system it will be used in. Such a model must be simple, easy to use, and fast to simulate. Chemistry, material science, and physics must be transformed into electrical components and systems that work easily in programs like Pspice, Saber, Labview, and the like. Herein, such a model is presented in its latest form, incorporating dynamic effects of heating and cooling of the stack