International Scientific Journals
of Scientific Technical Union of Mechanical Engineering "Industry 4.0"

Over the last two decades, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell technology has been increasing its share in power generation systems. In this work, the basic polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system operation is presented first. Some most controloriented modeling approaches are reviewed as the model is essential for further control. Optimal control of such a system can improve efficiency and hence reduce the cost of ownership. The objective of this work is to present the concept of control and depict some of the possible applications of PEMFC systems

Low operating temperature, compactness, high efficiency as well as low to zero emissions are features that cause large interest in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells and are reasons that application of this technology is considered in many areas. However, for a massive deployment of the PEM fuel cell technology to the market, good control and monitoring are mandatory to increase efficiency and durability. For the control and monitoring of PEM fuel cell systems, appropriate system models are required. In this study, a review of modeling approaches to the PEM fuel cell systems is considered