Stationary fuel cell applications (or stationary fuel cell power systems) are stationary (Not moving) fuel cell applicationsdisambiguation needed that are either connected to the electric grid (distributed generation) to provide supplemental power and as emergency power system for critical areas, or installed as a grid-independent generator for on-site service.
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Codes and standards
Stationary fuel cell applications is a classification in FC Hydrogen codes and standards and fuel cell codes and standards. The other main standards are Portable fuel cell applications and Fuel cell vehicle.
- Fuel cell gas appliances up to 70 kW
- Installation permitting guidance for hydrogen and fuel cells stationary applications
- Standard for the installation of stationary fuel cell power systems
Applications
More than 2500 fuel cell systems have been installed all over the world — in hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, office buildings, schools, utility power plants
Emergency
Emergency power systems
Emergency power systems are a type fuel cell system, which may include lighting, generators and other apparatus, to provide backup resources in a crisis or when regular systems fail. They find uses in a wide variety of settings from residential homes to hospitals, scientific laboratories, data centers1, telecommunication2 equipment and modern naval ships.
Uninterrupted power supply
An uninterrupted power supply (UPS) provides emergency power and, depending on the topology, provide line regulation as well to connected equipment by supplying power from a separate source when utility power is not available. It differs from an auxiliary power supply or standby generator, which does not provide instant protection from a momentary power interruption.
Cogeneration
Cogeneration can be used when the fuel cell is sited near the point of use, its waste heat can be captured for beneficial purposes. Micro combined heat and power (MicroCHP) is usually less than 5 kWe for a home fuel cell or small business3.
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