Jurnal Polimesin
Vol 22, No 6 (2024): December

Buck boost converter control to accelerate cooling in hydrogen system coolers

Adi, Wasis Waskito (Unknown)
Akhiriyanto, Novan (Unknown)
Alson, Adi (Unknown)
Gunawan, Yohanes (Unknown)
Sahrin, Alfin (Unknown)
Utami, Erna (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2024

Abstract

The electrolysis process involves decomposing water (H₂O) into hydrogen gas (H₂) and oxygen gas (O₂), requiring substantial electrical power. This study utilized an electrolyzer with a maximum capacity of 7V and 40A, demanding 280 watts of power. Therefore, it requires a voltage of less than 7V but a high current of up to 40A, as the critical parameter for the electrolyzer in producing hydrogen is the electric current flowing through it. A buck-boost converter was implemented to adjust the voltage to operate a Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) for temperature regulation. Over time, as the electrolyzer operates and consumes a high current, there is an increase in its temperature. The system successfully maintained the electrolyzer temperature below 35°C by adjusting the output voltage between 10-14V, with an input range of 21.62-21.65V. The cooling system achieved a temperature reduction of 1.06°C, demonstrating its effectiveness in stabilizing the electrolyzer’s performance, thus optimizing hydrogen production efficiency.

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Journal Info

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polimesin

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Subject

Automotive Engineering Control & Systems Engineering Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology Mechanical Engineering

Description

Polimesin mostly publishes studies in the core areas of mechanical engineering, such as energy conversion, machine and mechanism design, and manufacturing technology. As science and technology develop rapidly in combination with other disciplines such as electrical, Polimesin also adapts to new ...