1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for the material, design, manufacture, marking
and testing of serially produced, refillable containers intended only for the storage
of compressed hydrogen gas for land vehicle operation. These containers:
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a) are permanently attached to the vehicle;
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b) have a capacity of up to 1 000 l water capacity;
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c) have a nominal working pressure that does not exceed 70 MPa.
This document is applicable only to fuel containers containing gaseous hydrogen according
to ISO 14687 for fuel cell and internal combustion engine land vehicles. This document specifies
requirements for hydrogen fuel containers acceptable for use on-board the following
types of land vehicles: light-duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles and industrial powered
trucks, such as forklifts and other material handling vehicles. Requirements for other
types of land vehicles such as rail, off-road, etc., can be derived with due consideration
of appropriate service conditions.