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Self-Adaptive PI-FLC for BLDC Motor Speed Supplied by PEM Fuel Cell Stack Optimized by MPPT

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In this study, the most promising technology available, a fuel cell stack called a “Polymer-Electrolyte Membrane (PEMFC),” is used to power a brushless DC motor. To enhance the PEMFC’s functionality, a robust “maximum power point tracking” (MPPT) algorithm was used in the DC/DC boost circuit. The “perturbation and observation” (P&O) method was developed for this purpose. In this paper, we present a self-tuning PI-fuzzy logic controller (FLC) for the speed of brushless DC (BLDC) motors. The effectiveness of the proposed controller was evaluated using simulated load disturbances and reference speed fluctuations. Hence, the rise time (R.T), settling time (S.T), steady-state error (S.S.E), overshoot (OVER), undershoot (UNDER), peak time (P.T), and peak value (P.V) are computed and examined as part of the required control performance characteristics. PEMFC source optimization with load variation and BLDC speed regulation is the key contribution of this study. The findings of this study have the potential to lead to the development of more efficient, sustainable energy systems that would be good for the planet and cheaper to operate. The results further demonstrate that the controller performs admirably across a wide range of speeds and loads since the PEMFC battery reliably supplies the power required for the BLDC motor.

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  1. Y. Jouili, R. Garraoui, M. Ben Hamed have equally contributed to this work.

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  1. Department Electric-Automatic, University of Gabes, omar ibn elkatab Road, 100190, Gabes, Tunisia

    Yamina Jouili, Radhia Garraoui, Mouna Ben Hamed & Lassaad Sbita

  2. PEESE (Processes, Energetics, Environments & Electrical Systems) research laboratory LR18ES34, University of Gabes, 10587, Gabes, Tunisia

    Yamina Jouili, Radhia Garraoui, Mouna Ben Hamed & Lassaad Sbita

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Appendix A

Appendix A

Table 6 PEM Membrane Fuel Cell Parameters
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Table 7 Parameters of BLDC Motor Drive
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Table 8 Decoder
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Table 9 States of Operation at Different Partial Pressures of Gas
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Jouili, Y., Garraoui, R., Ben Hamed, M. et al. Self-Adaptive PI-FLC for BLDC Motor Speed Supplied by PEM Fuel Cell Stack Optimized by MPPT. Arab J Sci Eng 49, 6487–6503 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-08265-y

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