Research Article

Design and Implementation of 8051 Single-Chip Microcontroller for Stationary 1.0 kW PEM Fuel Cell System

Table 1

Nominal data of prototype 1.0 kW PEMFC stack.

Specification

Number of cells60
Nominal power (at 0.7 V/cell)0.8 kW
Nominal voltage37 V
Nominal current27 A
Peak power (at 0.6 V/cell)1.0 kW
Active area (cm2)100 cm2

Operational conditions
Anode (pure H2)
 Pressure150 kPa
 Temperature25°C
 Relatively humidity100%
Cathode (air)
 PressureAmbient pressure
 Temperature25°C
 Relatively humidity100%
 Stoichiometric ratio2.5