Plataforma Experimental para el Desarrollo y Evaluación de Sistemas de Generación Híbridos Basados en Pilas de Combustible

Abstract

As part of an international collaborative project, an experimental platform for hybrid power generation has been developed. This allows to implement real-time advanced control algorithms, designed to maximize energy efficiency and optimize the electrical power management. The platform consists of two generation channels: one based on a fuel cell (FC) and another, implemented with a programmable electronic source that emulates a wind generation system. It also has a storage channel using Supercapacitors (SC). Finally, an electronic load represents an energy demand profile that can be specified arbitrarily. All channels of the system are connected to a common DC bus. The FC and SC do so through intermediary electronic converters, which are controlled by a digital signal processor. The complete system is monitored through a PC. The platform is highly versatile. Experimental results are shown to validate the whole system performance