FPGA-in-the-Loop Implementation of a Boost Converter for Hydrogen Electrolyzer Systems
Mohamed LAMANE, Mohamed TABAA
Abstract. The design and FPGA-in-the-loop (FIL) implementation of a DC–DC boost converter for powering a hydrogen electrolyzer–fuel cell system are introduced in this paper. The converter increases the output DC voltage from renewable sources, like photovoltaic panels, up to a level that it is considered optimal for hydrogen production. The control algorithm implemented in MATLAB/Simulink is performed on an FPGA based, which can help us to achieve high-speed and real-time voltage regulation as well as system stability. The FIL framework makes it possible to validate the control logic against real hardware behavior prior to full release, minimizing design risks and development time. The simulation and experimental results show a higher dynamic response, lower voltage ripple, and better efficiency for hydrogen generation systems.
Keywords
Boost Converter, FPGA-In-The-Loop, Hydrogen Electrolyzer, Fuel Cell, Renewable Energy, Real-Time Control, MATLAB/Simulink, DC–DC Converter
Published online 4/25/2026, 8 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Mohamed LAMANE, Mohamed TABAA, FPGA-in-the-Loop Implementation of a Boost Converter for Hydrogen Electrolyzer Systems, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 64, pp 762-769, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904091-95
The article was published as article 95 of the book Energy Futures
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