Hybridization of Generators
Samir Jemeï · 2018
The improvement of fuel cell generator performance remains one of the major preoccupations, and the use of such technology requires hybridization. The immediate focus is on transport applications, in which dynamic constraints can be sources of degradation of the fuel cell stack. In embedded or stationary systems, there is an evolution towards hybridization of multiple sources of various natures. These hybrid systems are designed for the generation and use of electricity. They are also often used for energy storage, which in this case are referred to as electric energy storage systems. In stationary applications, hybrid systems are generally independent of the electric network and include more than one energy or power source. For on-board applications, hybrid systems are mainly used in transport, particularly in electric and hybrid vehicles. There are two options for the optimization of management strategies: Offline optimization and Online optimization.