https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202533006007
Energy management strategy of multi-stack hydrogen fuel cell system considering aging factors
1 IREENA laboratory, Nantes University, Saint-Nazaire, 44600, France
2 FEMTO-ST laboratory, Belfort-Montbéliard University of Technology, Belfort, 90010, France
* Corresponding author: jihane.ait-el-mahjoub@etu.univ-nantes.fr
Published online: 30 June 2025
As the demand of low-emission systems grows, hydrogen fuel cells have emerged as a viable and innovative option for sustainable energy applications. This paper explores the implementation of a multi-stack hydrogen Fuel cell system in the context of maritime transportation. The study focuses on addressing two critical challenges: the significant power need of the heavy transport and the aging factor of the stacks. To tackle these issues, an optimized energy management strategy is suggested. This strategy ensures a balanced distribution of the losses across the stacks based on their state of health. In addition to the energy management strategy’s aspects mentioned, a comparison is carried out. The studied strategy is evaluated against others based on a current and a cost analysis. This comparison includes a classical option and the strategy that focuses on minimizing hydrogen consumption. This comparison shows the contribution of the studied strategy in improving other performance criteria as well.
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