The paper focuses on the simulation of a hybrid vehicle with proton exchange membrane fuel cell as the main energy conversion system. A modeling structure has been developed to perform accurate analysis for powertrain and control system design. The models simulate the dynamics of the main powertrain elements and fuel cell system to give a sufficient description of the complex interaction between each component under real operating conditions. A control system based on a multilevel scheme has also been introduced and the complexity of control issues for hybrid powertrains have been discussed. This study has been performed to analyze the energy flows among powertrain components. The results highlight that optimizing these systems is not a trivial task and the use of precise models can improve the powertrain development process. Furthermore, the behavior of system state variables and the influence of control actions on fuel cell operation have also been analyzed. In particular, the effect of introducing a rate limiter on the stack power has been investigated, evidencing that a 2kWs rate limiter increased the system efficiency by 10% while reducing the dynamic performance of the powertrain in terms of speed error.

1.
Hackney
,
J.
, and
de Neufville
,
R.
, 2001, “
Lifecycle Model of Alternative Fuel Vehicles: Emissions, Energy, and Cost Tradeoffs
,”
Transp. Res., Part A: Policy Pract.
0965-8564,
35A
, pp.
243
266
.
2.
Nakata
,
T.
, 2000, “
Analysis of the Impact of Hybrid Vehicles on Energy Systems in Japan
,”
Transp. Res. D
1361-9209,
5
, pp.
373
383
.
3.
Riley
,
Q. R.
, 1994,
Alternative Cars in the 21st Century: A New Personal Transportation Paradigm
,
SAE Publication
, Warrendale.
4.
Powell
,
B. K.
,
Bailey
,
K. E.
, and
Cikanek
,
S. R.
, 1998, “
Dynamic Modeling and Control of Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Systems
,”
IEEE Control Syst. Mag.
0272-1708,
18
(
5
), pp.
17
33
.
5.
Nagasaka
,
A.
,
Nada
,
M.
,
Hamada
,
H.
,
Hiramatsu
,
S.
,
Kikuchi
,
Y.
, and
Kato
,
H.
, 1998, “
Development of the Hybrid/Battery ECU for the Toyota Hybrid System
,” SAE Paper No. 981122, SP-1331, pp.
19
27
.
6.
Baumann
,
B.
,
Rizzoni
,
G.
, and
Washington
,
G.
, 1998, “
Intelligent Control of Hybrid Vehicles Using Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic
,” SAE Paper No. 981061, SP-1356, pp.
125
133
.
7.
Guzzella
,
L.
, and
Amstutz
,
A.
, 1999, “
CAE Tools for Quasi-Static Modeling and Optimization of Hybrid Powertrains
,”
IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol.
0018-9545,
48
(
6
), pp.
1762
1769
.
8.
Thijssen
,
J. H. J. S.
, and
Teagan
,
W. P.
, 2002, “
Long-Term Prospects for PEMFC and SOFC in Vehicle Applications
,” SAE Paper No. 2002-01-0414.
9.
Rousseau
,
A.
,
Ahluwahlia
,
R.
,
Deville
,
B.
, and
Zhang
,
Q.
, 2003, “
Well-to-Wheels Analysis of Advanced SUV Fuel Cell Vehicles
,” SAE Paper No. 2003-01-0415.
10.
Bernay
,
C.
,
Marchanda
,
M.
, and
Cassir
,
M.
, 2002, “
Prospects of Different Fuel Cell Technologies for Vehicle Applications
,”
J. Power Sources
0378-7753,
108
, pp.
139
152
.
11.
Davis
,
C.
,
Edelstein
,
B.
,
Evenson
,
B.
, and
Brecher
,
A.
, 2003, “
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Study
,” American Physical Society Report ⟨http://www.aps.orghttp://www.aps.org⟩.
12.
Boettner
,
D. D.
,
Paganelli
,
G.
,
Guezennec
,
Y. G.
,
Rizzoni
,
G.
, and
Moran
,
M. J.
, 2001, “
Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell System Model for Automotive Vehicle Simulation and Control
,”
Proceedings of 2001 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
, Nov. 11–16, New York.
13.
Rodatz
,
P.
,
Garcia
,
O.
,
Guzzella
,
L.
,
Büchi
,
F.
,
Bartschi
,
M.
,
Tsukada
,
A.
,
Dietrich
,
P.
,
Kötz
,
R.
,
Scherer
,
G.
, and
Wokaun
,
A.
, 2003, “
Performance and Operational Characteristics of a Hybrid Vehicle Powered by Fuel Cells and Supercapacitors
,” SAE Paper No. 2003-01-0418.
14.
Pukrushpan
,
J. T.
,
Peng
,
H.
, and
Stefanopoulou
,
A. G.
, 2002, “
Simulation and Analysis of Transient Fuel Cell System Performance Based on a Dynamic Reactant Flow Model
,”
Proceedings of 2002 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition
, Nov. 17–22, New Orleans, LA.
15.
Lee
,
K. C.
,
Choi
,
S. H.
,
Kim
,
S. W.
,
Lim
,
T. W.
, and
Cho
,
W. S.
, 2002, “
Hyundai Santa Fe FCV Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Plant Operating Near Ambient Pressure
,” SAE Paper No. 2002-01-0093.
16.
Schell
,
A.
,
Peng
,
H.
,
Tran
,
D.
,
Stamos
,
E.
,
Lin
,
C. C.
, and
Kim
,
M. J.
, 2004, “
Modeling and Control Strategy Development for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
,”
Proceedings IFAC Symposium “Advances in Automotive Control
,”
Salerno, April 19–23.
17.
Choi
,
T.
,
Guezennec
,
Y. G.
, and
Rizzoni
,
G.
, 2003, “
Supervisory Control of a Fuel Cell SUV Hybridized With Supercapacitors
,”
Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Control and Diagnostic in Automotive Applications
, June 18–20, Sestri Levante, Italy.
18.
Arsie
,
I.
,
Graziosi
,
M.
,
Pianese
,
C.
,
Rizzo
,
G.
, and
Sorrentino
,
M.
, 2004, “
Optimization of Supervisory Control Strategies for Parallel Hybrid Vehicle With Provisional Load Estimate
,”
Proceeding of the AVEC ’04 Symposium on Advance Vehicle Control Technologies
,
HAN University Arnhem
, The Netherlands, 23–27 August.
19.
Arsie
,
I.
,
Di Domenico
,
A.
,
Pianese
,
C.
, and
Sorrentino
,
M.
, 2004, “
A Model for the Dynamic Simulation of Hybrid Vehicles With PEM Fuel Cell
,”
Proceedings 2004 ASME IMECE
, Anaheim, CA, November 13–19.
20.
Jeong
,
K. S. I.
, and
Oh
,
B. S.
, 2002, “
Fuel Economy and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of a Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle
,”
J. Power Sources
0378-7753,
105
, pp.
58
65
.
21.
Larminie
,
J.
, and
Dicks
,
A.
, 2002,
Fuel Cell Systems Explained
,
Wiley
, New York.
22.
Dhingra
,
R.
,
Overly
,
J. G.
,
Davis
,
G. A.
, and
Das
,
S.
, 2002, “
Environmental Evaluation of Direct Hydrogen and Reformer-Based Fuel Cell Vehicles
,” SAE Paper No. 2002-01-0094.
23.
Arsie
,
I.
,
Pianese
,
C.
,
Rizzo
,
G.
, and
Santoro
,
M.
, 2002, “
Optimal Energy Management In A Parallel Hybrid Vehicle
,”
Proceedings 6th ASME-ESDA Conference
, Istanbul, July 8–11.
24.
Pisu
,
P.
,
Rizzoni
,
G.
, and
Calò
,
E.
, 2004, “
Control Strategies for Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicles
,”
Proceedings IFAC Symposium “Advances in Automotive Control
, Salerno, April, 19–23.
25.
Sciarretta
,
A.
,
Guzzella
,
L.
, and
Back
,
M.
, 2004, “
A Real-Time Optimal Control Strategy for Parallel Hybrid Vehicles With On-Board Estimation of the Control Parameters
,”
Proceedings IFAC Symposium Advances in Automotive Control
, Salerno, April, 19–23.
26.
Barbir
,
F.
,
Balasubramanian
,
B.
, and
Neutzler
,
J.
, 1999, “
Trade-off Design Analysis of Operating Pressure and Temperature in PEM Fuel Cell Systems
,”
Proceedings of the ASME Advanced Energy Systems Division
, Nashville, TN, Nov. 14–16,
39
, pp.
305
315
.
27.
Friedman
,
D. J.
,
Egghert
,
A.
,
Badrinarayanan
,
P.
, and
Cunningham
,
J.
, 2001, “
Balancing Stack, Air Supply and Water/Thermal Management Demands for an Indirect Methanol PEM Fuel Cell System
,” SAE Paper No. 2001-01-0535.
28.
Amphlett
,
J. C.
,
Baumert
,
R. M.
,
Mann
,
R. F.
,
Peppley
,
B. A.
,
Roberge
,
P. R.
, and
Rodrigues
,
A.
, 1994, “
Parametric Modelling of the Performance of a 5-kW Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Stack
,”
J. Power Sources
0378-7753,
49
, pp.
349
356
.
29.
Bernardi
,
D. M.
, and
Verbrugge
,
M. W.
, 1992, “
A Mathematical Model of the Solidpolymer- Electrolyte Fuel Cell
,”
J. Electrochem. Soc.
0013-4651,
139
(
9
), pp.
2477
2491
.
30.
Springer
,
T. E.
,
Zawodzinski
,
T. A.
, and
Gottesfeld
,
S.
, 1991, “
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Model
,”
J. Electrochem. Soc.
0013-4651,
138
(
8
), pp.
2334
2342
.
31.
Paganelli
,
G.
,
Guezennec
,
Y. G.
, and
Rizzoni
,
G.
, 2002, “
Optimizing Control Strategy for Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle
,” SAE Paper No. 2002-01-0102.
32.
Fuel Cell Handbook
, 6th ed., 2002,
U.S. Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory Strategic Center for Natural Gas, Morgantown, WV/Pittsburgh, PA / Tulsa, OK.
33.
Ge
,
S. H.
, and
Yi
,
B. L.
, 2003, “
A Mathematical Model in Different Flow Modes
,”
J. Power Sources
0378-7753,
124
, pp.
1
11
.
34.
Badami
,
M.
, and
Caldera
,
C.
, 2002, “
Dynamic Model of a Load-Following Fuel Cell Vehicle: Impact of the Air System
,” SAE Paper No. 2002-01-0100.
35.
Wiartalla
,
A.
,
Pischinger
,
S.
,
Bornscheuer
,
W.
,
Fieweger
,
K.
, and
Ogrzewalla
,
J.
, 2000, “
Compressor Expander Unit for Fuel Cell System
,” SAE Paper No. 2000-01-0380.
36.
Arsie
,
I.
,
Di Domenico
,
A.
,
Pappalardo
,
L.
,
Pianese
,
C.
, and
Sorrentino
,
M.
, 2006, “
Steady - State Analisys and Energetic Comparison of Air Compressors for Pem Fuel Cell Systems
,”
Proceedings of the 4th Int. Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology
,
Irvine, CA, June 19–21.
37.
Moraal
,
P.
, and
Kolmanovsky
,
I.
, 1999, “
Turbocharger Modeling for Automotive Control Application
,” SAE Paper No. 1999-01-0908.
38.
Burch
,
S.
,
Cuddy
,
M.
,
Johnson
,
V.
,
Markel
,
T.
,
Rausen
,
D.
,
Sprik
,
S.
, and
Wipke
,
K.
, 1999, “
ADVISOR: Advanced Vehicle Simulator
,” ⟨http://www.ctts.nrel.govhttp://www.ctts.nrel.gov⟩.
You do not currently have access to this content.