| Definition: | assembly incorporating one or more fuel cell stacks and, if applicable, additional components, that is intended to be integrated into a power system or a vehicle Note 1 to entry: A fuel cell module comprises the following main components: one or more fuel cell stack(s), a piping system for conveying fuels, oxidants and exhausts, electric connections for the power delivered by the stack(s), and means for monitoring, control or both. Additionally, a fuel cell module can comprise: means for conveying additional fluids (e.g. cooling media, inert gas), means for detecting normal and abnormal operating conditions, enclosures or pressure vessels and module ventilation systems, and the required electronic components for module operation and power conditioning.
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