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Coordinating IMC-PID and adaptive SMC controllers for a PEMFC.

Guo-Liang Wang1, Yong Wang, Jun-Hai Shi

  • 1Department of Automation, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China. glgwang@gmail.com

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|September 29, 2009
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This study introduces a new control strategy for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) power plants. The novel method enhances safety and effectiveness by coordinating Internal Model Control (IMC)-PID and adaptive Sliding Mode Control (SMC).

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Area of Science:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Control Systems
  • Renewable Energy Systems

Background:

  • Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) power plants require simultaneous consideration of process parameters and power output for safe and effective operation.
  • Existing control strategies may not adequately address the complex dynamics and constraints of PEMFC systems with methanol reformers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel coordinating control scheme for a PEMFC power plant with a methanol reformer.
  • To ensure the safe and effective operation of the fuel cell power plant by managing process parameters and power output simultaneously.
  • To improve the dynamic performance and stability of the PEMFC system.

Main Methods:

  • A hybrid control strategy combining Internal Model Control (IMC) based Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control and adaptive Sliding Mode Control (SMC) is developed.
  • The IMC-PID controller is designed for the methanol reformer's fuel flow rate, targeting first-order dynamic properties.
  • An adaptive SMC controller is designed for the fuel cell current, utilizing a constant plus proportional rate reaching law, with adaptive parameter tuning based on the fuel flow rate control system's response.

Main Results:

  • The proposed coordinating control scheme effectively manages process parameters and power output simultaneously.
  • Simulation results demonstrate the successful integration and coordinated operation of the IMC-PID and adaptive SMC controllers.
  • The system-wide approach ensures that the controllers work cohesively when power output references are fed back.

Conclusions:

  • The novel coordinating control scheme integrating IMC-PID and adaptive SMC is effective for PEMFC power plants with methanol reformers.
  • The proposed method enhances the safety, effectiveness, and dynamic performance of the fuel cell power plant.
  • This approach provides a robust solution for controlling complex fuel cell systems.