Modelling and Simulation of Hybrid Boosting Converter for Fuel Cell Applications

Abstract

It is appropriate to focus on sustainable energy vehicles, with an intention to meet the 2050 target of an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Fuel cells (FCs) are the only acceptable source of efficiency available in vehicles from renewable sources. Moreover, the voltage of the FC is very low to match the DC bus, which is, used to drive the motor inverter. Hence to enhance the response of the FC and to afford the desired voltage of the motor inverter, a hybrid boost converter (HBC) is suggested to give the required voltage response, as well as reduce the component stress and achieve a low output ripple. The novel topology is modeled and evaluated by using MATLAB/Simulink Software.