Performance Prediction of an Ammonia-Powered PEM Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Mini-Bus

Xiangdang Xue, K. W.E. Cheng

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Abstract

On the proposed ammonia-powered PEM fuel cell hybrid electric mini-bus, ammonia can be converted into hydrogen, which is consumed immediately instead of hydrogen storage onboard. Consequently, there are no hazardous issues related to hydrogen storage, distribution, and safe operations. To predict the performances of an ammonia-powered PEM fuel cell hybrid electric mini-bus, a group of dynamic equations of the powertrain and the energy management strategy based on the state machine control and frequency decoupling control are proposed in this study. The hybrid energy storage system consists of the ammonia-powered PEM fuel cell, the Li-ion battery, and the super-capacitor. The simulated results under the low-power New European Driving Cycle illustrate the changes in the powertrain parameters in detail. Furthermore, the predicted performances show that the designed ammonia-powered fuel cell hybrid electric mini-bus can accomplish the driving range of 500 km per battery discharging cycle.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 9th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications, PESA 2022
EditorsKa-wai Eric Cheng
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665486682
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2022
Event9th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications, PESA 2022 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 20 Sept 202222 Sept 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 9th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications, PESA 2022

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications, PESA 2022
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityHong Kong
Period20/09/2222/09/22

Keywords

  • ammonia
  • energy management strategy
  • fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle (FCHEV)
  • hydrogen
  • mini-bus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Optimization
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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