MATLAB/Simulink modeling and analysis of parametric effects on PEMFC performance

Abstract

In this paper, the mathematical analysis of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is discussed, which is helpful to investigate the behavior and modeling of PEMFC. For the investigation of parametric effects, some of the important operating parameters such as temperature, reactants flow pressures (hydrogen and oxygen), membrane internal resistance etc. are considered. The parametric effects of considered parameters are shown on V-I or polarization curve, which reflects the FC performance. Furthermore, the modeling of PEMFC system has been done using the MATLAB/Simulink environment. For transient analysis of PEMFC power generation unit, a resistive load is considered.