AUTHOR=Fang Yibin , Yu Wanneng , Liao Weiqiang , Yang Rongfeng , Luo Chenghan , Zhang Changkun , Dong Xin TITLE=Research on large-signal stability of SOFC-lithium battery ship DC microgrid JOURNAL=Frontiers in Energy Research VOLUME=Volume 12 - 2024 YEAR=2024 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/energy-research/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2024.1423931 DOI=10.3389/fenrg.2024.1423931 ISSN=2296-598X ABSTRACT=Addressing the issue of grid oscillations arising from the susceptibility of DC microgrids to disturbances from impulsive loads, this paper proposes a stability criterion method based on mixed potential functions for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems. Firstly, a mathematical model of shipboard DC microgrids incorporating SOFC is established. Next, an analysis is conducted on the impact of SOFC fuel utilization rate and DC/DC controller parameters on system stability under impulsive load conditions. Subsequently, a stability criterion based on mixed potential functions for the system under large disturbances is constructed. Finally, simulation verification of the stability boundary conditions for SOFC systems operating either independently or in conjunction with lithium battery systems based on this criterion is performed. Experimental results validate the effectiveness of the proposed stability criterion and control strategies.