Publication

Sliding mode strategy for PEM fuel cells stacks breathing control using a super-twisting algorithm

Journal Article (2009)

Journal

IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology

Pages

167-174

Volume

17

Number

1

Doc link

http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TCST.2008.922504

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Abstract

A second-order sliding mode strategy to control the breathing subsystem of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack for transportation applications is presented. The controller is developed from a design model of the plant derived from open literature, and well suited for the design of second-order sliding mode strategies. Stability issues are solved using a super twisting algorithm. The resulting approach exhibits good dynamic characteristics, being robust to uncertainties and disturbances. Simulations results are provided, showing the feasibility of the approach.

Categories

automation, power system control.

Author keywords

energy conversion, fuel cells, hydrogen, nonlinear systems, sliding mode control

Scientific reference

C. Kunusch, P.F. Puleston, M.Á. Mayosky and J. Riera. Sliding mode strategy for PEM fuel cells stacks breathing control using a super-twisting algorithm. IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 17(1): 167-174, 2009.