Design and Characterisation of a Fuel Cell-Battery Powered Hybrid System for Vehicle Applications

Design and Characterisation of a Fuel Cell-Battery Powered Hybrid System for Vehicle Applications

A system design analysis for a hybrid power system intended for vehicular traction applications has been performed. The hybrid consists of an intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell (IT-SOFC) operating at 500-800degC and a sodium-nickel chloride (ZEBRA) battery operating at 300degC. Such a hy...

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Published in:2006 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference pp. 1 - 6
Main Authors: Brandon, N.P., Aguiar, P., Brett, D.J.L., Bull, R.N., Coop, I., Galloway, R.C., Hayes, G.W.G., Lillie, K., Mellors, C., Millward, M., Tilley, A.R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01-09-2006
Subjects:
Batteries
Delay
Fuel cell vehicles
Fuel cells
Fuel economy
Hybrid power systems
Hybrid Vehicle
Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Performance analysis
Solids
System analysis and design
Temperature
ZEBRA Battery
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Summary:A system design analysis for a hybrid power system intended for vehicular traction applications has been performed. The hybrid consists of an intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell (IT-SOFC) operating at 500-800degC and a sodium-nickel chloride (ZEBRA) battery operating at 300degC. Such a hybrid system has the benefits of extended range and fuel flexibility (due to the IT-SOFC), high power output and rapid response time (due to the battery). The high temperature nature of the battery and fuel cell also offers the potential for thermal integration between the two systems with associated efficiency enhancement. The methodology for sizing of the battery and fuel cell is explained and a combined battery/fuel cell model is used to assess the performance, range and fuel economy of the hybrid. The 'bench top' system being used to demonstrate the hybrid is described
ISBN:9781424401581
1424401585
ISSN:1938-8756
DOI:10.1109/VPPC.2006.364381