BS EN 62282-2:2012

What is BS EN 62282-2 - Fuel cell modules about?

The EN 62282 series is a European standard that discusses fuel cell technologies. The main objective of EN 62282 is to provide requirements for various types of fuel cell technologies applications.

BS EN 62282-2 is the second part of the EN 62282 series that specifies provides the minimum requirements for safety and performance of fuel cell modules and applies to fuel cell modules with the following electrolyte chemistry:

• Alkaline
• Polymer electrolyte (including direct methanol fuel cells)
• Phosphoric acid
• Molten carbonate
• Solid oxide
• Aqueous solution of salts

Fuel cell modules can be provided with or without an enclosure and can be operated at significant pressurization levels or close to ambient pressure.

These requirements may be superseded by other standards for equipment containing fuel cell modules as required for particular applications.

BS EN 62282-2 is not intended to limit or inhibit technological advancement. An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed in the requirements of BS EN 62282-2 may be examined and tested according to the purpose of these requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply with BS EN 62282-2.

The fuel cell modules are components of the final products. These products require evaluation to appropriate end-product safety requirements.

BS EN 62282-2 does not cover road vehicle applications

Who is BS EN 62282-2 - Fuel cell modules for?

BS EN 62282-2 on fuel cell technologies is useful for:

• Companies dealing with fuel cell technologies
• Manufacturers of electrochemical devices
• Manufacturers of fuel cells
• Electric power stations
• Entities involved in the design, maintenance, installation of fuel cell power systems

Why should you use BS EN 62282-2 - Fuel cell modules?

Fuel cell modules are electrochemical devices that convert continuously supplied fuel, such

as hydrogen or hydrogen-rich gases, alcohols, hydrocarbons, and oxidants to D.C. power, heat,

water, and other by-products.

Fuel cell modules are sub-assemblies that are integrated into end-use products incorporating one or more fuel cell stacks and, if applicable, additional components.

BS EN 62282-2 can help you deal with conditions that can yield hazards to persons and cause damage outside the fuel cell modules and also provide protection against damage outside the fuel cell modules.

Compliance with the best industry safety and performance of fuel cell modules in BS EN 62282-2 provides you the safety of operation and high and optimized performance of fuel cell modules and their components.