Optimal design methodology for FC-PCS using fuel cell simulator

Abstract

In this paper, in order to design an optimal power conditioning system (PCS) for fuel cell (FC) application, nonlinear and dynamic characteristics of fuel cell are modeled. And design considerations, such as power semiconductor switches, capacitor and inductor, for optimal design of FC-PCS are deduced form comparative analysis of ideal dc source and fuel cell characteristic model. And co-simulation of FC-PCS is then performed by using developed model with input condition of PCS. Through analysis and co-simulation results, optimal design methodology of PCS for fuel cell is provided.