PSCAD modeling and analysis of PEM fuel cell based distributed generators

Abstract

This paper presents modeling and simulation of single stage proton exchange membrane fuel cell based distributed generation system using PSCAD/EMTDC simulation software. The system under study comprises sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) inverter, LC filter and a step up transformer. The system has been tested under several modes of operation and the simulation results are presented and discussed.