A fuel cell uninterruptible power supply (FC-UPS) system

Author

Dehong Xu ; Wenping Zhang ; Haijin Li ; Min Chen

Author_Institution

Coll. of Electr. Eng., Zhejiang Univ., Hangzhou, China

fYear

2013

fDate

11-13 Dec. 2013

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

4

Abstract

The architecture of the UPS based on PEM Fuel Cell (PEMFC) is investigated. Firstly, the output characteristics of PEMFC are studied. High efficiency power conversion from hydrogen energy to electric power is emphasized. The characteristics match between PEMFC and load is another key issue. Energy & power management for FC-UPS is explored to satisfy both the load dynamics and PEMFC optimal operation condition. Furthermore, a seamless transition strategy among UPS operating modes is investigated. In addition, in order to enhance system reliability, a novel design method eliminating electrolytic capacitors is explored. Finally Super UPS concept is proposed and explained, which is targeted for extremely reliable applications.

Keywords

energy management systems; fuel cell power plants; hydrogen economy; power generation reliability; proton exchange membrane fuel cells; uninterruptible power supplies; FC-UPS system; PEMFC optimal operation condition; UPS operating modes; electric power; electrolytic capacitors; energy management; fuel cell uninterruptible power supply system; high efficiency power conversion; hydrogen energy; load dynamics; power management; seamless transition strategy; system reliability enhancement; Capacitors; Fuel cells; Phasor measurement units; Power generation; Reliability; Topology; Uninterruptible power systems; High efficiency; Power Management Unit (PMU); fuel cell UPS; high reliability;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power Electronics Systems and Applications (PESA), 2013 5th International Conference on

Conference_Location

Hong Kong

Print_ISBN

978-1-4799-3276-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PESA.2013.6828237

Filename

6828237