Electrochemical devices that transforms the chemical energy of externally supplied fuel and oxidants directly into electrical energy (direct current) and generates heat and reaction products.

2.3.3

regenerative fuel cell

Electrical energy and products can be generated by the use of fuel and oxidant, and also by the

electrolysis of the aforementioned products by using external electric energy

The fuel and the electrochemical apparatus of the oxidant.

2.3.4

Direct alcohol fuel cell

Fuel cells that directly oxidize alcohols at the reactor anode.

2.3.5

Direct methanol fuel cell

Fuel cells that directly oxidize methanol at the stack anode.

2.3.6

Proton exchange membrane fuel cell PEMFC

Fuel cell with proton exchange membrane as electrolyte.

2.3.7

fuel cell stack

A combination of two or more single cells and other necessary structures with a uniform electrical output.

Note: Necessary structures include: pole plate, collector plate, end plate, seal parts, etc.

2.3.8

short stack

With the structural characteristics of the rated power stack but the number of cells is significantly less than the number of cells in the stack designed by the rated power.

2.3.9

Fuel cell module

An integration consisting of one or more fuel cell stacks and other major and appropriate additional components.

Note: A fuel cell module can be composed of the following major components: one or more fuel cell stacks, pipeline systems for conveying fuel, oxidants and exhaust gas, circuit connections, monitoring and / or control means for battery stack transmission. In addition, the fuel cell module may include delivery components for additional fluids (e. g. cooling medium, inert gas), components that detect normal or abnormal operating conditions, housing or pressure vessels, and a ventilation system for the module.

2.3.10

Fuel cell power system

A complete and stable operating power generation system composed of fuel cell module and necessary auxiliary components, usually referred to as fuel cell system.

2.3.11

Portable fuel cell power system

Fuel cell power generation system that is not permanently fastening or other form fixed in a particular location.

2.3.12

Vehicle-carried fuel cell power system

A fuel cell power generation system that is fixed to a mobile vehicle but is not used as a power source.

2.3.13

Micro fuel cell power system

A portable fuel cell power generation system with fuel containers.

Note: The DC output voltage of the micro-fuel cell power generation system shall not exceed 60V, and the output power shall not exceed 240 W.

2.3.14

Stationary fuel cell power system