A methodology for sizing backup fuel-cell/battery hybrid power systems

Hybridization of fuel cells and batteries combines the advantages of both power sources. This paper proposes the use of fuel-cell/battery hybrid power systems as backup power systems and develops a methodology for sizing both fuel cell and battery bank, according to a minimum lifecycle cost criterio...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Vasallo, Manuel Jesús, Andújar, José Manuel, García, Covadonga, Brey Sánchez, José Javier
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2010
País:España
Institución:Universidad Loyola Andalucía
Repositorio:Brújula
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.uloyola.es:20.500.12412/4720
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12412/4720
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Cost saving
Decision capabilities
Fuel cell
Hybrid system
Simulation tool
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Sumario:Hybridization of fuel cells and batteries combines the advantages of both power sources. This paper proposes the use of fuel-cell/battery hybrid power systems as backup power systems and develops a methodology for sizing both fuel cell and battery bank, according to a minimum lifecycle cost criterion, from any defined hourly load profile and any defined backup time. For this purpose, an existing power-system-sizing computer tool has been used, but its initial capabilities have been extended. The developed methodology allows decisions to be taken before any investment is made. As a practical application, the methodology is used for the sizing of a backup power system for a telecommunication system.