Hi All,
I'm considering installing an electric bicycle kit that uses 3 12V batteries to power a 600W motor. At the same time, I'm designing a hydrogen fuel cell (Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell) to add to the system. I can't afford to make a large enough fuel cell to power the bike alone (without batteries), so here are the questions I'm having trouble with:
If the small fuel cell is to act as a power supply to simply charge the batteries and extend the riding time, is it possible to charge and use the batteries simultaneously? Could I use something like an automotive voltage regulator?
If the 12v batteries are wired in series to provide 36v, should my "fuel cell charger" put out 12v or 36v?
Thanks in advance to all the senior and junior professors of the University of the Internet, "AAC" Campus!
Rich
I'm considering installing an electric bicycle kit that uses 3 12V batteries to power a 600W motor. At the same time, I'm designing a hydrogen fuel cell (Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell) to add to the system. I can't afford to make a large enough fuel cell to power the bike alone (without batteries), so here are the questions I'm having trouble with:
If the small fuel cell is to act as a power supply to simply charge the batteries and extend the riding time, is it possible to charge and use the batteries simultaneously? Could I use something like an automotive voltage regulator?
If the 12v batteries are wired in series to provide 36v, should my "fuel cell charger" put out 12v or 36v?
Thanks in advance to all the senior and junior professors of the University of the Internet, "AAC" Campus!
Rich