An efficient approach for mathematical modeling and parameter estimation of PEM fuel based on Young’s double-slit experiment algorithm

Abstract This paper introduces a novel optimization algorithm, Young’s double-slit experiment algorithm (YSDE), for accurately estimating the unknown parameters of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) models. The proposed method integrates the YDSE algorithm with five other metaheuristic techn...

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Main Authors: Basma S. Alqadi, Deema Mohammed Alsekait, Mohamed F. Issa, Essam H. Houssein, Fatma H. Ismail, Mokhtar Said, Nour Mostafa, Fahmi Elsayed
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-10394-3
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description Abstract This paper introduces a novel optimization algorithm, Young’s double-slit experiment algorithm (YSDE), for accurately estimating the unknown parameters of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) models. The proposed method integrates the YDSE algorithm with five other metaheuristic techniques: the sine cosine Algorithm (SCA), moth flame optimization (MFO), Harris Hawk optimization (HHO), gray wolf optimization (GWO) and chimp optimization Algorithm (ChOA) to estimate six critical parameters of PEMFC. Comparative analysis demonstrates that the YDSE algorithm outperforms competing methods by achieving the lowest Sum of Square Error (SSE) with a minimum value of approximately 1.9454, compared to higher values in other algorithms. Statistical evaluation over 30 independent runs reveals that YDSE attains a mean SSE of 1.9454 with an exceptionally low standard deviation of 2.21 $$\times$$ 10 $${-6}$$ , indicating remarkable consistency and robustness. Furthermore, the YDSE algorithm exhibits faster convergence, reaching optimal solutions in fewer iterations than other methods, thereby enhancing computational efficiency. The proposed YSDE is validated in three different PEMFC stack configurations, using standard performance indicators such as the sum of squared errors (SSE), standard deviation (SD), and Friedman rank (FRK). Experimental results demonstrate that YSDE consistently achieves superior accuracy and robustness. It reduces average SSE values by up to 97.8% compared to GWO and 97.6% compared to SCA. The worst-case SSE is improved by up to 70.6% over IChOA, and the standard deviation is reduced by 91.3% relative to MFO. In more complex configurations, YSDE maintains a 1000-times lower SD, while enhancing average accuracy by 2.6% over IChOA and 8.5% over MFO. Overall, YSDE achieves up to 87% improvement in ranking scores based on Friedman analysis, indicating its consistent superiority across different test cases. The statistical significance of YSDE’s performance is confirmed through the Wilcoxon rank-sum and multiple comparison tests. These results highlight YSDE as a highly effective and stable solution for PEMFC system identification which has significant potential to develop digital twins and control systems in automotive applications and advance renewable energy technologies.
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spelling doaj-art-8569ed5e7cfe49eb9b46dcab0ba0800e2025-08-20T03:45:59ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-08-0115112310.1038/s41598-025-10394-3An efficient approach for mathematical modeling and parameter estimation of PEM fuel based on Young’s double-slit experiment algorithmBasma S. Alqadi0Deema Mohammed Alsekait1Mohamed F. Issa2Essam H. Houssein3Fatma H. Ismail4Mokhtar Said5Nour Mostafa6Fahmi Elsayed7Computer Science Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic UniversityDepartment of Information Technology, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman UniversityBCBL, Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and LanguageFaculty of Computers and Information, Minia UniversityFaculty of Computer Science, Misr International UniversityElectrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Fayoum UniversityCollege of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle EastCollege of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle EastAbstract This paper introduces a novel optimization algorithm, Young’s double-slit experiment algorithm (YSDE), for accurately estimating the unknown parameters of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) models. The proposed method integrates the YDSE algorithm with five other metaheuristic techniques: the sine cosine Algorithm (SCA), moth flame optimization (MFO), Harris Hawk optimization (HHO), gray wolf optimization (GWO) and chimp optimization Algorithm (ChOA) to estimate six critical parameters of PEMFC. Comparative analysis demonstrates that the YDSE algorithm outperforms competing methods by achieving the lowest Sum of Square Error (SSE) with a minimum value of approximately 1.9454, compared to higher values in other algorithms. Statistical evaluation over 30 independent runs reveals that YDSE attains a mean SSE of 1.9454 with an exceptionally low standard deviation of 2.21 $$\times$$ 10 $${-6}$$ , indicating remarkable consistency and robustness. Furthermore, the YDSE algorithm exhibits faster convergence, reaching optimal solutions in fewer iterations than other methods, thereby enhancing computational efficiency. The proposed YSDE is validated in three different PEMFC stack configurations, using standard performance indicators such as the sum of squared errors (SSE), standard deviation (SD), and Friedman rank (FRK). Experimental results demonstrate that YSDE consistently achieves superior accuracy and robustness. It reduces average SSE values by up to 97.8% compared to GWO and 97.6% compared to SCA. The worst-case SSE is improved by up to 70.6% over IChOA, and the standard deviation is reduced by 91.3% relative to MFO. In more complex configurations, YSDE maintains a 1000-times lower SD, while enhancing average accuracy by 2.6% over IChOA and 8.5% over MFO. Overall, YSDE achieves up to 87% improvement in ranking scores based on Friedman analysis, indicating its consistent superiority across different test cases. The statistical significance of YSDE’s performance is confirmed through the Wilcoxon rank-sum and multiple comparison tests. These results highlight YSDE as a highly effective and stable solution for PEMFC system identification which has significant potential to develop digital twins and control systems in automotive applications and advance renewable energy technologies.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-10394-3Youngs double-slit experiment (YDSE) algorithmParameter estimationProton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC)MetaheuristicsOptimization
spellingShingle Basma S. Alqadi
Deema Mohammed Alsekait
Mohamed F. Issa
Essam H. Houssein
Fatma H. Ismail
Mokhtar Said
Nour Mostafa
Fahmi Elsayed
An efficient approach for mathematical modeling and parameter estimation of PEM fuel based on Young’s double-slit experiment algorithm
Scientific Reports
Youngs double-slit experiment (YDSE) algorithm
Parameter estimation
Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC)
Metaheuristics
Optimization
title An efficient approach for mathematical modeling and parameter estimation of PEM fuel based on Young’s double-slit experiment algorithm
title_full An efficient approach for mathematical modeling and parameter estimation of PEM fuel based on Young’s double-slit experiment algorithm
title_fullStr An efficient approach for mathematical modeling and parameter estimation of PEM fuel based on Young’s double-slit experiment algorithm
title_full_unstemmed An efficient approach for mathematical modeling and parameter estimation of PEM fuel based on Young’s double-slit experiment algorithm
title_short An efficient approach for mathematical modeling and parameter estimation of PEM fuel based on Young’s double-slit experiment algorithm
title_sort efficient approach for mathematical modeling and parameter estimation of pem fuel based on young s double slit experiment algorithm
topic Youngs double-slit experiment (YDSE) algorithm
Parameter estimation
Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC)
Metaheuristics
Optimization
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-10394-3
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