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