LAPSE:2023.9033
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Modelling and Performance Analysis of an Autonomous Marine Vehicle Powered by a Fuel Cell Hybrid Powertrain
February 27, 2023
This paper describes the implementation of a hydrogen-based system for an autonomous surface vehicle in an effort to reduce environmental impact and increase driving range. In a suitable computational environment, the dynamic electrical model of the entire hybrid powertrain, consisting of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell, a hydrogen metal hydride storage system, a lithium battery, two brushless DC motors, and two control subsystems, is implemented. The developed calculation tool is used to perform the dynamic analysis of the hybrid propulsion system during four different operating journeys, investigating the performance achieved to examine the obtained performance, determine the feasibility of the work runs and highlight the critical points. During the trips, the engine shows fluctuating performance trends while the energy consumption reaches 1087 Wh for the fuel cell (corresponding to 71 g of hydrogen) and 370 Wh for the battery, consuming almost all the energy stored on board.
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autonomous marine vehicle, control system, dynamic analysis, hybrid electric propulsion system, li-ion battery, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
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De Lorenzo G, Piraino F, Longo F, Tinè G, Boscaino V, Panzavecchia N, Caccia M, Fragiacomo P. Modelling and Performance Analysis of an Autonomous Marine Vehicle Powered by a Fuel Cell Hybrid Powertrain. (2023). LAPSE:2023.9033
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De Lorenzo G: Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy [ORCID]
Piraino F: Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy [ORCID]
Longo F: Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
Tinè G: Institute of Marine Engineering, National Research Council of Italy, Via Ugo La Malfa, 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy [ORCID]
Boscaino V: Institute of Marine Engineering, National Research Council of Italy, Via Ugo La Malfa, 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy
Panzavecchia N: Institute of Marine Engineering, National Research Council of Italy, Via Ugo La Malfa, 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy [ORCID]
Caccia M: Institute of Marine Engineering, National Research Council, Via De Marini 6, 16149 Genoa, Italy
Fragiacomo P: Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy [ORCID]
Piraino F: Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy [ORCID]
Longo F: Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
Tinè G: Institute of Marine Engineering, National Research Council of Italy, Via Ugo La Malfa, 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy [ORCID]
Boscaino V: Institute of Marine Engineering, National Research Council of Italy, Via Ugo La Malfa, 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy
Panzavecchia N: Institute of Marine Engineering, National Research Council of Italy, Via Ugo La Malfa, 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy [ORCID]
Caccia M: Institute of Marine Engineering, National Research Council, Via De Marini 6, 16149 Genoa, Italy
Fragiacomo P: Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy [ORCID]
Journal Name
Energies
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15
Issue
19
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6926
Year
2022
Publication Date
2022-09-21
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1996-1073
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