Optimal start‐up of microfabricated power generation processes employing fuel cells

Abstract Microfabricated fuel cell systems have the potential to outperform batteries for man‐portable power generation. Because many electronic devices operate at various loads, with frequent start‐ups and shut‐downs, transient aspects are highly important and must be considered thoroughly. In this paper, the focus is on the optimal start‐up of microfabricated fuel cell systems using numerical open‐loop optimal control. For start‐up purposes, …