Design of an Experimental Measurement and Control System for a Custom Hydrogen Fuel Cell

This paper presents a design of an experimental electric measurement and control system for a custom hydrogen PEM (Proton-Exchange Membrane) fuel cell stack. The article briefly describes the operating principle of closed cathode PEM hydrogen fuel cells. Then a simple balance of plant for controlling a unique fuel cell stack developed by our project partner, the HUN-REN Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Renewable Energy Research Group, with special membranes will be introduced. The paper briefly presents the sensors and actuators selected for this setup, as well as the hardware and software of the control electronics. The article concludes by presenting the results of measurements taken in the test environment. After presenting these results, we discuss those parts of the project that build on the results of these experimental measurements and have promising research potential.