IEC TS 62282-9-101:2020

Fuel cell technologies - Part 9-101: Evaluation methodology for the environmental performance of fuel cell power systems based on life cycle thinking - Streamlined life-cycle considered environmental performance characterization of stationary fuel cell combined heat and power systems for residential applications

IEC TS 62282-9-101:2020 provides a streamlined methodology to assess major environmental impacts of stationary fuel cell power systems for residential applications. The fuel cell power systems can be complemented with a supplementary heat generator and/or a thermal storage system such as a hot water tank. The analysis can include the import of electricity from the grid or the export to the grid. The analysed systems are intended to meet the electricity and heat demand of a given household.
This document provides a set of specific rules, requirements and guidelines based on life cycle thinking for the description of relevant environmental impacts of fuel cell power systems that can be complemented with a supplementary heat generator or a thermal storage system. This document also provides guidance on how to communicate these environmental impacts to consumers.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 26-Oct-2020
• ICS: 27.070 - Fuel cells
• Technical Committee: TC 105 - Fuel cell technologies
• Drafting Committee: MT 209 - TC 105/MT 209
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 10-Nov-2020
• Completion Date: 27-Oct-2020

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IEC TS 62282-9-101 ®
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Fuel cell technologies –
Part 9-101: Evaluation methodology for the environmental performance of fuel
cell power systems based on life cycle thinking – Streamlined life-cycle
considered environmental performance characterization of stationary fuel cell
combined heat and power systems for residential applications

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IEC TS 62282-9-101 ®
Edition 1.0 2020-10
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION
colour
inside
Fuel cell technologies –
Part 9-101: Evaluation methodology for the environmental performance of fuel

cell power systems based on life cycle thinking – Streamlined life-cycle

considered environmental performance characterization of stationary fuel cell

combined heat and power systems for residential applications

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ICS 27.070 ISBN 978-2-8322-8927-3

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Framework for evaluation process . 9
4.1 General . 9
4.2 Life cycle stages . 9
4.3 Functional unit . 9
4.4 Product system . 10
4.5 Inputs, outputs and related environmental impact categories . 10
4.6 Types and quality of data, and information sources . 11
5 Estimation methods . 11
5.1 General remarks on life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) . 11
5.2 Global warming in the use stage . 12
5.2.1 Required data . 12
5.2.2 Input data . 12
5.2.3 Determination of necessary parameter values . 13
5.2.4 Calculation . 14
5.3 Abiotic resource depletion potential (ADP) . 15
5.3.1 General . 15
5.3.2 Calculation of the total ADP . 16
6 Communication and verification . 16
6.1 General . 16
6.2 Communication . 16
6.2.1 General . 16
6.2.2 Communication relating to a fuel cell power system alone . 17
6.2.3 Communication relating to a fuel cell power system with a
supplementary heat generator and thermal storage . 18
6.2.4 Verification . 19
Annex A (informative) Reference demands by region for electric power and heat . 20
Bibliography . 21

Figure 1 – Life cycle stages (prioritized stages in solid-lined boxes) . 9
Figure 2 – Configuration of a fuel cell power system that can be complemented with a
supplementary heat generator or thermal storage system covered by this document . 10
Figure 3 – System boundaries, elementary flows and environmental impact categories
assessed in this document . 11
Figure 4 – Communication relating to a fuel cell power system . 18
Figure 5 – Communication relating to a fuel cell power system with a supplementary
heat generator and thermal storage system . 19
Figure A.1 – Example of electricity demand and heat (hot water) demand,
distinguishing between electricity import from the grid and electricity export to the grid . 20

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FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES –
Part 9-101: Evaluation methodology for the environmental performance of
fuel cell power systems based on life cycle thinking –
Streamlined life-cycle considered environmental performance
characterization of stationary fuel cell combined heat and power systems
for residential applications
FOREWORD
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The text of this Technical Specification is based on the following documents:
Draft TS Report on voting
105/787/DTS 105/799A/RVDTS
Full information on the voting for the approval of this Technical Specification can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
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INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 62282 introduces a simplified evaluation method for assessing the life-cycle
considered environmental performance of stationary fuel cell power systems for residential
applications that can be complemented with a supplementary heat generator or a thermal
storage system.
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