Development and demonstration of PEM fuel-cell-battery hybrid system for propulsion of tourist boat. (9th February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Choi, Choeng Hoon; Yu, Sungju; Han, In-Su; Kho, Back-Kyun; Kang, Dong-Gug; Lee, Hyun Young; Seo, Myung-Soo; Kong, Jin-Woo; Kim, Gwangyun; Ahn, Jong-Woo; Park, Sang-Kyun; Jang, Dong-Won; Lee, Jung Ho; Kim, Minje
• Is Part Of: International journal of hydrogen energy. Volume 41:Number 5(2016)
• Page Start: 3591
• Page End: 3599
• Publication Date: 2016-02-09
• Subjects: Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell -- Fuel-cell boat -- Hydrogen ship -- Hybrid system -- Fuel-cell propulsion; Hydrogen as fuel -- Periodicals; Hydrogène (Combustible) -- Périodiques; Hydrogen as fuel; Periodicals; 665.81
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.12.186
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-3199

Abstract

Abstract: In this paper, we present the development and demonstration of a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel-cell-battery hybrid system for the propulsion of a 20-m-long tourist boat. The PEM fuel-cell-battery hybrid system was developed by integrating PEM fuel cells with Li-ion batteries to supply electric power to the waterjet propulsion system and auxiliary equipment of the boat, which was operated in coastal waters. The PEM fuel cells and Li-ion batteries generated an electric power of 50 kW and stored an energy of 47 kWh, respectively. All of the system components, including the PEM fuel-cell modules, hydrogen storage tanks, DC–DC converters, Li-ion battery packs, and battery charger were newly developed and pre-tested for installation onboard, and the boat was built using an aluminum alloy to arrange the developed PEM fuel-cell-battery hybrid system inside of it. The first fuel-cell-powered boat in Korea was successfully demonstrated in the coastal waters of Busan, Korea. The demonstration exhibited the reliable operation of the fuel-cell-battery hybrid system and boat speeds of 6.6–7.8 knots at a power output of ∼85 kW. Graphical abstract: Highlights: A PEM fuel-cell-battery hybrid system is developed for a tourist boat. The system, together with Li-ion batteries, generates a power of 90 kW. A 20-m-long boat is built for arranging the system. The fuel-cell-powered boat is demonstrated in coastal waters. Boat speeds of 6.6–7.8 knots are achieved at a power output of ∼85 kW.