A fuel cell bus power-thermal collaborative optimization method based on reinforcement learning

By establishing dynamics, energy flow, and temperature rise models for fuel cell buses, and combining them with the reinforcement learning TD3 algorithm to optimize fuel cell output power and thermal management, a deep coupling optimization of power distribution and thermal safety of fuel cell buses is achieved, solving the problem of improving the overall performance of fuel cell buses under dynamic operating conditions.

CN122413894APending Publication Date: 2026-07-17NANJING NAVECO AUTOMOBILE CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202610323920.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-03-17
Publication Date
2026-07-17

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Technical Problem

Existing fuel cell buses have decoupled control between their energy management and thermal management systems, making it difficult to coordinate power distribution and thermal safety under dynamic operating conditions. This leads to accelerated degradation of the lifespan of key components and thermal safety risks, thus limiting the overall performance of the vehicle.

Method used

A dynamics, energy flow, aging, and temperature rise model of a fuel cell bus was established. The reinforcement learning TD3 algorithm was used to optimize the fuel cell output power and thermal management. Through multi-agent collaborative optimization of coolant flow and radiator airflow, precise control of fuel cell temperature was achieved.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the overall energy efficiency of fuel cell buses, extends the lifespan of key components, and ensures the thermal reliability of the system, demonstrating outstanding engineering application value.

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Abstract

本发明公开了一种基于强化学习的燃料电池客车功热协同优化方法。该方法中,能量管理系统采用多目标等效消耗最小化策略,其等效因子通过强化学习算法动态调节,并在其目标函数中引入用于表征动力系统健康状态退化及温度超限的惩罚项。燃料电池热管理系统以燃料电池输出功率作为状态输入之一,驱动另一同构的强化学习智能体,解耦优化冷却液循环流量与散热器风量,确保电堆工作于最优温度范围。本发明通过能量管理与燃料电池热管理系统的多智能体协同机制,实现了整车功率分配与热安全控制的动态优化与深度耦合,显著提升了燃料电池客车的综合能效、关键部件使用寿命及系统热安全可靠性。
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