prEN IEC 62282-2-400:2026

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2026
Tehnologije gorivnih celic - 2-400. del: Moduli gorivnih celic - Izračun nazivne moči
in gostote moči sklopa PEM in modula PEM
Fuel cell technologies - Part 2-400: Fuel cell modules - Calculation of rated power and
power density of a PEM stack and PEM module
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 62282-2-400:2026
ICS:
27.070 Gorilne celice Fuel cells
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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IEC TC 105 : FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES
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TITLE:
Fuel cell technologies - Part 2-400: Fuel cell modules - Calculation of rated power and power density of
a PEM stack and PEM module
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3 CONTENTS
5 FOREWORD . 4
6 INTRODUCTION . 6
7 1 Scope . 7
8 2 Normative references . 7
9 3 Terms and definitions . 8
10 4 Symbols . 10
11 5 Test preparation. 12
12 5.1 General . 12
13 5.2 Minimum required measurement systematic uncertainty . 13
14 5.3 Test conditions . 13
15 5.3.1 Laboratory conditions . 13
16 5.3.2 Installation and operating conditions of the system . 13
17 5.3.3 Operating conditions of air,hydrogen and coolant . 13
18 6 Stabilized operation test . 13
19 6.1 General . 13
20 6.2 Test method . 14
21 6.3 Criteria . 14
22 7 Calculation of mass and volume . 14
23 7.1 General . 14
24 7.2 Mass . 14
25 7.2.1 Compressed cell row assembly . 14
26 7.2.2 Fuel cell stack and fuel cell module . 15
27 7.3 Volume . 15
28 7.3.1 Compressed cell row assembly(option) . 16
29 8 Power density . 16
30 8.1 Mass power density at rated power. 16
31 8.2 Mass power density at maximum power . 17
32 8.3 Volume power density at rated power . 17
33 8.4 Volume power density at maximum power . 18
34 Annex A (normative) Stabilized operation test methods . 19
35 A.1 General . 19
36 A.2 Test bench . 19
37 A.3 Test method . 19
38 A.3.1 Stabilized operation at rated power . 19
39 A.3.2 Stabilized operation at maximum power . 20
40 A.4 Data processing . 20
41 A.4.1 Mean output power . 20
42 A.4.2 Efficiency . 21
43 A.4.3 Output voltage fluctuation . 22
44 Bibliography . 24
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46 Figure 1 – Fuel cell power system components . 7
47 Figure 2 – Examples of a start-up and go operational test . 15
48 Figure 3 – Exploded view of cell area . 15
49 Figure A.1 – Example of a test station setup for fuel cell stack or fuel cell module . 19
51 Table 1 – Symbols and their meanings. 10
52 Table A.1 – High dynamic standard load profile . 20
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54 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
55 ____________
57 FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES – Part 2-400: Fuel cell modules –
58 Calculation of Rated Power and Power Density of a PEM stack and PEM
59 module
61 FOREWORD
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99 It is an International Standard.
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105 This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
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110 TECHNOLOGIES can be found on the IEC website.
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116 • revised.
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118 INTRODUCTION
119 It is essential to define the rated power of fuel cell stacks and modules, as well as to calculate
120 their volume and mass. This ensures complete and rigorous definition of system boundaries,
121 thereby avoiding unreasonable calculation practices such as adopting maximum power output
122 values paired with minimum stack volume parameters.
123 For this reason, harmonised definitions of rated power and volume/mass power density are
124 highly market-relevant. Such harmonisation facilitates a better understanding of stack and
125 module performance and enables fair, valid comparative evaluation, which is particularly
126 beneficial for system integrators.
127 The purpose of this document is to harmonise the calculation methods for the rated power and
128 power density of PEM fuel cell stacks and modules. It applies exclusively to proton exchange
129 membrane (PEM) fuel cell stacks and modules.
130 Although this document excludes fuel cell road vehicle applications, this standard may be
131 applicable to all other fuel cell applications, as it solely addresses stack and module
132 performance irrespective of the intended use case.
133 This document is not intended to restrict technological development. Any appliance using
134 materials or construction methods different from those specified herein may be assessed and
135 tested against the intent of these requirements. Where substantial equivalence is demonstrated,
136 the appliance shall be deemed compliant with this document.
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137 FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES – Part 2-400: Fuel cell modules –
138 Calculation of Rated Power and Power Density of a PEM stack and PEM
139 module
141 1 Scope
142 This document specifies methods for calculating the rated power and power density of PEM fuel cell
143 stacks and modules.
144 To supply power to an application, the stack or module shall be integrated within a fuel cell
145 power system, as illustrated in Figure 1 in accordance with IEC 62282-2-100:2020.
146 This document applies to all PEM fuel cells, irrespective of their application and PEM technology
147 type, including high-temperature PEM fuel cells.
149 Figure 1 – Fuel cell power system components
150 Fuel cell modules may be fitted with or without enclosures, and can operate at substantial
151 pressurisation levels or near ambient pressure.
152 Since peripheral devices affect the net power output of the fuel cell power system, this standard
153 focuses on the stack and module in their standalone state prior to such peripheral influences,
154 as illustrated in Figure 1.
155 This document excludes the storage and delivery of fuel and oxidant to the fuel cell module.
156 2 Normative references
157 The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
158 constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
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159 For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
160 amendments) applies.
161 ISO1183-1，Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics 一 Plastics —
162 Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics
163 ISO 10303-42,Industrial automation systems and integration — Product data representation and
164 exchange - Part 42: Integrated generic resource: Geometric and topological representation
165 ISO 10360 (all part),Geometrical product specifications(GPS) - Acceptance and reverification tests for
166 coordinate measuring machines(CMM)
167 ISO 14687:2025 ，Hydrogen fuel quality - Product specification
168 3 Terms and definitions
169 For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
170 ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
171 addresses:
172 • IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
173 • ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
174 3.1
175 Compressed cell row assembly
176 assembly of all successive MEAs and bipolar plates(include gas seal) compressed in the fuel cell
177 stack
178 Note 1 to entry: The compressed cell row assembly includes all dummy cell in the fuel cell stack.
179 Note 2 to entry: See figure 2.
180 3.2
181 fuel cell stack
182 assembly of cells, separators, cooling plates, manifolds and a supporting structure that
183 electrochemically converts, typically, hydrogen-rich gas and air reactants to DC power, heat
184 and other reaction products
185 [SOURCE: IEC 60050-485:2020, 485-06-01]
186 3.3
187 fuel cell module
188 assembly incorporating one or more fuel cell stacks and, if applicable, additional components,
189 that is intended to be integrated into a power system or a vehicle
190 Note 1 to entry: A fuel cell module comprises the following main components: one or more fuel cell stack(s), a
191 piping system for conveying fuels, oxidants and exhausts, electric connections for the power delivered by the
192 stack(s), and means for monitoring, control or both. Additionally, a fuel cell module can comprise: means for
193 conveying additional fluids (e.g. cooling media, inert gas), means for detecting normal and abnormal operating
194 conditions, enclosures or pressure vessels and module ventilation systems, and the required electronic
195 components for module operation and power conditioning.
196 [SOURCE: IEC 60050-485:2020, 485-09-03]
197 3.4
198 Rated power
199 maximum continuous electric power output that a fuel cell stack or a fuel cell module is designed
200 to achieve under normal operating conditions specified by the manufacturer
201 Note 1 to entry: The rated power is expressed in W.
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202 [SOURCE: IEC 60050-485:2020, 485-09-01, modified – “a fuel cell power system”has been
203 replaced with“a fuel cell stack or a fuel cell module]
204 3.5
205 Rated current
206 maximum continuous electric current as specified by the manufacturer, at which the fuel cell
207 stack or the fuel cell module has been designed to operate
208 Note 1 to entry: the rated current is expressed in A.
209 [SOURCE: IEC 60050-485:2020, 485-12-02, modified –“a fuel cell power system”has been
210 replaced with“a fuel cell stack or a fuel cell module]
211 3.6
212 Maximum power
213 maximum electric power output that a fuel cell stack or a fuel cell module can be operated
214 specified by the manufacturer
215 Note 1 to entry: Maximum power can be higher than rated power.
216 [SOURCE: IEC 63341-3:2025, 3.1.7, modified –“a fuel cell power system”has been replaced
217 with“a fuel cell stack or a fuel cell module;” specified by the manufacturer”has been added.]
218 3.7
219 Maximum current
220 maximum electric current output that a fuel cell stack or a fuel cell module can be operated
221 specified by the manufacturer
222 Note 1 to entry: Maximum current can be higher than rated current.
223 3.8
224 Output power
225 power generated by the fuel cell stack or the fuel cell module and available for external use
226 [SOURCE: IEC 63341-3:2025, 3.1.9, modified –“the fuel cell power system”has been replaced
227 with“the fuel cell stack or the fuel cell module;The note 1 to entry has been deleted;The note 2
228 to entry has been deleted.]
229 3.9
230 Efficiency
231 ratio of the mean single cell output voltage of a fuel cell stack or a fuel cell module to 1.254.
232 3.10
233 Mass power density
234 ratio of the rated power or maximum power to the dry mass of a compressed cell row assembly,
235 fuel cell stack or fuel cell module
236 3.11
237 Volume power density
238 ratio of the rated power or maximum power to the volume of a compressed cell row assembly,
239 a fuel cell stack or a fuel cell module
240 3.12
241 Steady state
242 state of a physical system in which the relevant characteristics remain constant with time
243 [SOURCE: IEC 60050-485:2020, 485-21-05]
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244 3.13
245 Cell area
246 outer contour projected area of a single cell perpendicular to the direction of current flow
247 Note 1 to entry: See Figure 3.
248 [SOURCE: IEC 60050-485:2020, 485-05-04, modified –”outer contour” has been add before
249 “Geometric”;The note 1 to entry has been deleted]
250 3.14
251 conditioning
252 preliminary step that is required to properly operate a fuel cell to achieve a desired performance
253 following a protocol specified by the manufacturer
254 Note 1 to entry: The conditioning can include reversible processes, or irreversible processes, or both depending on
255 the cell technology.
256 [SOURCE: IEC 60050-485:2020, 485-11-08]
257 4 Symbols
258 Table 1 lists the symbols and their meanings used in this document to represent the electrical
259 performance in the appropriate units.
260 Table 1 – Symbols and their meanings
Symbols Definition Unit
mass of compressed cell row assembly
M kg
RCA
quantity of bipolar plate included in compressed cell row assembly
n
mass of a bipolar plat
M kg
BP
quantity of MEA included dummy cell in compressed cell row assembly
m
mass of a MEA
M kg
GS
volume of compressed cell row assembly
V L
RCA
cell area 2
S dm
CA
distance between the two end plates of fuel cell stack
dm
L
EP
mass power density of compressed cell row assembly at rated power
PD W/kg
m,Rated,RCA
mass power density of fuel cell stack at rated power

PD W/kg
m,Rated,FCS
mass power density of fuel cell module at rated power

PD W/kg
m,Rated,FCM
rated power of fuel cell stack
P W
rated,FCS
rated power of fuel cell module
P W
rated,FCM
mass of fuel cell stack
M kg
FCS
mass of fuel cell module
M kg
FCM
mass power density of compressed cell row assembly at maximum power

PD W/kg
m,max,RCA
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Symbols Definition Unit
mass power density of fuel cell stack at maximum power
PD
W/kg
m,max,FCS
mass power density of fuel cell module at maximum power
PD
W/kg
m,max,FCM
maximum power of fuel cell stack
P
W
max,FCS
maximum power of fuel cell module
P
W
max,FCM
volume power density of compressed cell row assembly at rated power
PD
W/L
v,Rated,RCA
volume power de
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