Emulation of a PEM Fuel Cell Stack from its Generic and Polynomial Model using Simulink

Abstract

This paper will discuss the simulation of a PEMFC fuel cell stack based on its generic characteristics. To achieve the set objective, a fuel cell model capable of replicating its electrical characteristics was developed, showcasing the polynomial approximation-based proposed models and the generic model. The validation of these suggested models involved conducting simulations utilizing converters and comparing the outcomes with those produced by the Simulink fuel cell stack block. The fuel cell instance underwent testing to reproduce the electrical behavior of the cell, devoid of the specific data associated with the fuel cell stack.