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Modelling and Simulation of Fuel Cells

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Chap. 6 is about the electrochemical and dynamic modelling of fuel cells. The highlights of the chapter are the control-oriented modelling of fuel cells and the application of H2 norm and H ∞ norm, minimizing optimal controllers to the control and tracking of the power output of fuel cells.

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Vepa, R. (2013). Modelling and Simulation of Fuel Cells. In: Dynamic Modeling, Simulation and Control of Energy Generation. Lecture Notes in Energy, vol 20. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5400-6_6

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