Modelado, simulación y optimización de la producción de hidrógeno en un electrolizador a partir de vapor sobrecalentado de agua mediante la herramienta Labview de National Instruments

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to obtain a system to simulate and optimize variables and parameters involved in the production of hydrogen in an electrolyzer through overheated water steam. The study is based on impedance spectroscopy. It allows to understand the physical phenomena because of the electrolysis process by using mathematical models. The hydrogen production process is represented by an electrical circuit for optimization. This circuit establishes a direct relationship between the current generated in the circuit and the hydrogen flow rate using Faraday's law. The mathematical model is obtained from the equivalent circuit, and it allows a connection of the variables that affect the process, such as temperature, area, voltage, frequency, etc. The simulation was performed to design electrolysis equipment to ensure an efficient and economical production of hydrogen, getting and storing relevant information for further analysis by the National Instruments LabVIEW.