Section 7 Testing and trials

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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 5 Main and Auxiliary Machinery - Chapter 26 Fuel Cell Power Installations - Section 7 Testing and trials

Section 7 Testing and trials

7.1 Testing

7.1.1 The fuel cell modules are to be factory tested in accordance with a recognised National or International Standard acceptable to LR.

7.1.2 The fuel cell power system is to be factory tested in accordance with an approved test schedule.

7.2 Trials

7.2.1 Commissioning tests and trials of the fuel cell power system are to be carried out in accordance with a testing programme which is to be agreed by LR, and all tests are to be carried out in the presence of a Surveyor.

7.2.2 Trials are to include the testing of all alarms and safeguards associated with the fuel cell power installation for all modes of operation as defined in the service profile.

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