ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Energy Res.
Sec. Fuel Cells, Electrolyzers and Membrane Reactors
Volume 13 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2025.1457052
This article is part of the Research TopicFrom Fundamental Science to Economic Success – Selected Papers Presented at the World Fuel Cell Conference 2023View all 5 articles
ADVANCED ONLINE FUEL CELL STACK WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR FUEL CELL STACK IN VEHICLE POWERTRAIN CONTROL
Provisionally accepted
- 1Changan UK R and D Centre Ltd, Biringham, United Kingdom
- 2Other, Chongqing, China
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Effective water management is crucial for the optimal performance and durability of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) in automotive applications. Conventional techniques like Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) face challenges in accurately measuring High-Frequency Resistance (HFR) impedance during dynamic vehicle operations. This study proposes a novel stack water management stability control and vehicle energy control method to address these limitations. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate improved system and powertrain efficiency, extended stack lifespan, and optimized hydrogen consumption. These findings contribute to advancing robust water management strategies, supporting the transition toward sustainable, zero-emission fuel cell vehicles.
Keywords: PEMFC, Water Management, impedance, temperature, Fuel-cell stack, powertrain, EIS, DC/DC
Received: 30 Jun 2024; Accepted: 23 Jul 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Duan, Li, To, Zhang, Chen, Ran and Fan. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence: Yu Duan, Changan UK R and D Centre Ltd, Biringham, B37 7YG, United Kingdom
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