Review and Analysis of Topologies of Converters of Power Supply Systems on Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles of Kilowatt Power Class

Authors

  • I.V. Vasyukov Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI)
  • A.V. Pavlenko Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI)
  • D.V. Batishchev Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17213/0136-3360-2022-2-19-26

Keywords:

power converter, hydrogen fuel cell, unmanned aerial vehicle, kilowatt power class power supply system

Abstract

The topologies of power converters of power supply systems for power plants of unmanned aerial vehicles on hydrogen fuel cells are considered. It is shown that the most effective is the choice of the optimal mode of operation of the power plant by using a controlled converter with a voltage stabilizer and a buffer energy storage. Based on the review, it has been established that of all the considered topologies of power converters for the electrical complex of an unmanned aerial vehicle, the topology of a buck-converter with a minimum number of components is the most effective.

Author Biographies

I.V. Vasyukov, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI)

Candidate of Technical Sciences, Junior Researcher, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI)

A.V. Pavlenko, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI)

Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Chief Researcher, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI)

D.V. Batishchev, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI)

Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Senior Researcher, Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI)

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Published

2022-04-15

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Vasyukov, I.; Pavlenko, A.; Batishchev, D. Review and Analysis of Topologies of Converters of Power Supply Systems on Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles of Kilowatt Power Class. electromeh 2022, 65, 19-26.

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