Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell–Battery Hybrid Multicopter System Thermal Management and Power Management System Based on AMESim
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is gaining attention as a solution to urban population growth and air pollution. Hydrogen fuel cells are applied to overcome the limitations of battery-based UAM, utilizing a PEMFC (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell) with batteries in a hybrid system to enhance responsi...
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| description | Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is gaining attention as a solution to urban population growth and air pollution. Hydrogen fuel cells are applied to overcome the limitations of battery-based UAM, utilizing a PEMFC (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell) with batteries in a hybrid system to enhance responsiveness. Power management improves efficiency through effective power distribution under varying loads, while thermal management maintains optimal stack temperatures to prevent degradation. This study developed a hydrogen fuel cell–battery hybrid multicopter system using AMESim, consisting of a 138 kW fuel cell stack, 60 kW battery, DC–DC converters, and thrust motors. A rule-based power management system was implemented to define power distribution strategies based on SOC and load demand. The system’s operating range was designed to allocate power according to battery SOC and load variations. For an initial SOC of 45%, the power management system distributed power for flight, and the results showed that the state machine control system reduced hydrogen consumption by 5.85% and parasitic energy by 1.63% compared to the rule-based system. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f6b53d18320b43019d0d091da37f449f2025-01-24T13:31:31ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-01-0118244710.3390/en18020447Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell–Battery Hybrid Multicopter System Thermal Management and Power Management System Based on AMESimJiHyun Choi0Hyun-Jong Park1Jaeyoung Han2Department of Future Automotive Engineering, Kongju National University, 1223-24 Cheonan-daero, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si 31080, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Future Automotive Engineering, Kongju National University, 1223-24 Cheonan-daero, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si 31080, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Future Automotive Engineering, Kongju National University, 1223-24 Cheonan-daero, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si 31080, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of KoreaUrban Air Mobility (UAM) is gaining attention as a solution to urban population growth and air pollution. Hydrogen fuel cells are applied to overcome the limitations of battery-based UAM, utilizing a PEMFC (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell) with batteries in a hybrid system to enhance responsiveness. Power management improves efficiency through effective power distribution under varying loads, while thermal management maintains optimal stack temperatures to prevent degradation. This study developed a hydrogen fuel cell–battery hybrid multicopter system using AMESim, consisting of a 138 kW fuel cell stack, 60 kW battery, DC–DC converters, and thrust motors. A rule-based power management system was implemented to define power distribution strategies based on SOC and load demand. The system’s operating range was designed to allocate power according to battery SOC and load variations. For an initial SOC of 45%, the power management system distributed power for flight, and the results showed that the state machine control system reduced hydrogen consumption by 5.85% and parasitic energy by 1.63% compared to the rule-based system.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/2/447Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel CellUAMUrban Air MobilityPMSpower management systemTMS |
| spellingShingle | JiHyun Choi Hyun-Jong Park Jaeyoung Han Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell–Battery Hybrid Multicopter System Thermal Management and Power Management System Based on AMESim Energies Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell UAM Urban Air Mobility PMS power management system TMS |
| title | Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell–Battery Hybrid Multicopter System Thermal Management and Power Management System Based on AMESim |
| title_full | Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell–Battery Hybrid Multicopter System Thermal Management and Power Management System Based on AMESim |
| title_fullStr | Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell–Battery Hybrid Multicopter System Thermal Management and Power Management System Based on AMESim |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell–Battery Hybrid Multicopter System Thermal Management and Power Management System Based on AMESim |
| title_short | Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell–Battery Hybrid Multicopter System Thermal Management and Power Management System Based on AMESim |
| title_sort | development of hydrogen fuel cell battery hybrid multicopter system thermal management and power management system based on amesim |
| topic | Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell UAM Urban Air Mobility PMS power management system TMS |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/2/447 |
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