Characterization and experimental comparison of commercial PEMFC stacks for marine applications

PEM Fuel Cells are considered among the most promising technologies for hydrogen utilization in both stationary and automotive applications. The number of FC installations on board ships – alone or hybrid configuration with batteries is increasing significantly, although international regulations that drive their installation still missing. In this scenario, project TecBia aims to identify a dedicated test protocol best commercial PEMFC technology marine applications, assessing integration 140 kW system Zero Emission Ultimate Ship (ZEUS) vessel. design provider has been chosen after technical comparison based experimental campaign. campaign had two goals: (i) analyse performance different systems define characteristics maritime applications; (ii) verify compliance naval requirements reference current future standards. present study shows resulting Systems (FCS) defined starting from existing FCS environment requirements; results its application ZEUS reported.