Modulær effektiv strømproduktion med 3) avancerede brændselscellestrømkonvertere (MEGA)

This project will demonstrate a modular and scalable power electronic converter utilized in a High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HTPEM) fuel cell. These fuel cells convert eMethanol (as a hydrogen carrier) into electrical energy on-site and on-demand, regardless of grid-access. The converter has the potential to increase efficiency and lifetime of fuel cells, consequently, decreasing cost of the system. The potential thereby enables a greater commercial deployment and increased market-knowledge of fuel cell application. During the project duration, the objective is to demonstrate:

1. a. The design and operation of a demonstration-scale smart multi-cell architecture at various loads and with increased efficiency.

b. Optimized electrical energy production coupled to a HTPEM fuel cell (<160oc) for production of electrical energy at various loads.

c. Improved durability compared to conventional design.

2. Demonstration and utilization of novel application-oriented software tool enabling multiobjective design optimization with improved time-to-market and R&D cost reduction.

To facilitate the optimization and improvement of the power converter, digital twin models of the power converter components will be employed. This will result in virtual prototyping of the power converter, ensuring accurate results with minimum prototyping iterations. One of the goals in the MEGA project is to develop a digital-twin based software tool for converter efficiency, lifetime, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) optimization. Using a graphical user interface along with accurate digital twin models will unlock the potential of utilizing Power Electronic Building Block (PEBB) for fuel cell system as well as reduction on time-to-market and R&D cos