Hybrid Energy Lab System

A Fuel Cell – Battery Hybrid System that enables users to understand & research individual components and system behavior under various hybrid set-ups. Designed as a lab to support engineering courses focussed on the application of fuel cells, battery technology, hybrid systems, energy management and energy storage. Critical to today’s engineering students is a deep understanding of the application of electrical chemical energy conversion & storage. Especially as it relates to fast growing markets of stationary, portable and mobile hybrid power systems.
Battery Technology (Modeling)
Battery Systems & Control
Applied Fuel Cell Technology
Battery- Fuel Cell Hybrids
Electrochemical Energy Storage & Conversion
Renewable Energy Storage
Electrical & Hybrid Vehicles (HEV/FCEV)
Backup Power Systems
Micro-Grids & Smart Grids
 
FEATURES
The system provides an experimental platform for advanced training to applied research:
Fuel Cell – Battery Hybrids
Battery Charging/Discharging
Battery & Fuel Cell Model Analysis & Comparison
Calculation & Evaluation of Electrical Characteristics
Energy Management
User Developed Control Algorithms
Validation of Models Against a Real System
Hybrid Power System Set-ups: UPS, Autonomous Power Supply, Back-up Power System, HEV/FCEV