Fuel cell powered railway vehicle and experimental test results

T. Yoneyama*, T. Yamamoto, K. Kondo, T. Furuya, K. Ogawa

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Abstract

We present technical specifications and experimental results of test running of a railway vehicle powered by fuel cells in this paper. We are currently under development of railway vehicle equipped with fuel cells. We made a trial product of a railway vehicle equipped with 100-kW class fuel cells, and carried out experimental running tests. This paper has focused on the following features: • Specifications for the test railway vehicle equipped with fuel cells: Fuel cells, hydrogen storage cylinders, motors, and inverter • Outline of the test railway vehicle, equipment layout and configuration of traction circuit • Experimental test results on a test track Motor characteristic of the test railway vehicle, train performance curve and test results • Experimental test results at a rolling stock test facility Motor characteristic of the test vehicle and test results • Evaluation of electrical output characteristics of fuel cells Through our research as described in the paper, we anticipate to promote an-environment-friendly railway system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event2007 European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE - Aalborg, Denmark
Duration: 2007 Sept 22007 Sept 5

Publication series

Name2007 European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE

Conference

Conference2007 European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityAalborg
Period07/9/207/9/5

Keywords

  • Evaluation of fuel cell
  • Fuel cell
  • Hydrogen
  • Motor characteristic
  • Railway vehicle

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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