BS EN IEC 62282-5-100:2018

What is BS EN IEC 62282-5-100- Portable fuel cell power systems about? 

IEC 62282 series covers fuel cell technologies. The main objective of the IEC 62282 series is to ensure optimal performance, functionality and safety of fuel cell power systems. 

BS EN IEC 62282-5-100 is one of the parts of the series that specifies construction, marking, and test requirements for portable fuel cell power systems. These fuel cell systems are movable and not fastened or otherwise secured to a specific location. The purpose of the portable fuel cell power system is to produce electrical power. 

BS EN IEC 62282-5-100 applies to portable fuel cell power systems of the AC and DC types, with rated output voltages not exceeding 600 V AC or 850 V DC for indoor and outdoor use. These portable fuel cell power systems cannot be used in hazardous locations as defined in IEC 60050-426:2008, 426-03-01 unless there are additional protective measures in accordance with IEC 60079-0. 

Note: BS EN IEC 62282-5-100 does not apply to portable fuel cell power systems that are: 

• Permanently connected (hard wired) to the electrical distribution system, 
• Permanently connected to a utility fuel distribution system, 
• Exporting power to the grid, 
• For propulsion of road vehicles 
• Intended to be used on board passenger aircraft 

Who is BS EN IEC 62282-5-100- Portable fuel cell power systems for? 

BS EN IEC 62282-5-100 on fuel cell technologies is relevant to: 

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

Why should you use BS EN IEC 62282-5-100- Portable fuel cell power systems? 

Portable fuel cell power systems are lightweight, long-lasting, portable power sources that extend the amount of time a device can be used without being recharged. 

Guidance on portable fuel cell power systems by BS EN IEC 62282-5-100 can assist you with safe operation, providing power without exposing users to hazardous or unpleasant emissions, high temperatures, or objectionable levels of noise. 

BS EN IEC 62282-5-100 can assist you in designing efficient portable fuel cell power systems. That offer improved efficiency by incorporating the standardized construction and test requirements. 

BS EN IEC 62282-5-100 contributes to the safety and performance of portable fuel cell power systems while producing electrical power. As a result, you can ensure that the portable fuel cell system and its protective systems are capable of performing their intended functions in their expected physical environment and operating conditions. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN IEC 62282-5-100:2018 supersedes BS EN 62282‑5‑1:2012, which is withdrawn. BS EN IEC 62282-5-100:2018 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to BS EN 62282‑5‑1:2012: 

• The requirements and verification method regarding 4.13 and 7.21 for oxygen depletion have been modified 
• The requirements and verification method regarding 4.14 and 7.22 for emission of effluents have been modified 
• Subclauses 4.21 and 7.20.3, for fuel cell power systems with flammable gas generators relying on water reactive technology, new safety requirements and test procedures have been added 
• Subclause 7.11.1 e) has been updated; for an overcurrent test in abnormal operations, a new test procedure in consideration of safety has been added