An MCFC operation optimization strategy based on PID auto-tuning control

- The operation of molten carbonate fuel cells is challenging because of nonlinearity and complex dynamics.
- The power output of MCFCs should be adjusted to meet the varying demand.
- A PID auto-tuning controller design is proposed to optimize the operation of MCFC systems.
- A mathematical model of the MCFC is developed and validated with commercial data.

Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) has been emerging as a promising renewable power system. It is still challenging to operate the MCFC to meet its varying demands because of its nonlinearity and complex dynamics. This paper proposes a novel MCFC operation framework based on PID auto-tuning control. A case study is presented to illustrate the applicability of the strategy with some comments.