This part of IEC 62282 applies to stationary packaged, self-contained fuel cell power systems
or fuel cell power systems comprised of factory matched packages of integrated systems
which generate electricity through electrochemical reactions.
This standard applies to systems
– intended for electrical connection to mains direct, or with a transfer switch, or to a standalone
power distribution system;
– intended to provide AC or DC power;
– with or without the ability to recover useful heat;
– intended for operation on the following input fuels
a) natural gas and other methane rich gases derived from renewable (biomass) or fossil
fuel sources, for example, landfill gas, digester gas, coal mine gas;
b) fuels derived from oil refining, for example, diesel, gasoline, kerosene, liquefied
petroleum gases such as propane and butane;
c) alcohols, esters, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, Fischer-Tropsch liquids and other
suitable hydrogen-rich organic compounds derived from renewable (biomass) or fossil
fuel sources, for example, methanol, ethanol, di-methyl ether, biodiesel;
d) hydrogen, gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen gas, for example, synthesis gas,
town gas.
This standard does not cover:
– micro fuel cell power systems;
– portable fuel cell power systems;
– propulsion fuel cell power systems.
This standard is applicable to stationary fuel cell power systems intended for indoor and
outdoor commercial, industrial and residential use in non-hazardous (unclassified) areas.
This standard contemplates all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, with the
exception of those associated with environmental compatibility (installation conditions),
relevant to fuel cell power systems, when they are used as intended and under the conditions
foreseen by the manufacturer.
This standard deals with conditions that can yield hazards on the one hand to persons, and on
the other to damage outside the fuel cell system only. Protection against damage to the fuel
cell system internals is not addressed in this standard, provided it does not lead to hazards
outside the fuel cell system.
The requirements of this standard are not intended to constrain innovation. When considering
fuels, materials, designs or constructions not specifically dealt with in this standard, these
alternatives shall be evaluated as to their ability to yield levels of safety and performance
equivalent to those prescribed by this standard.