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ENmaximum allowable working pressure, MAWP 
maximum pressure at which a fuel cell or fuel cell power system may be operated

Note 1 to entry: The maximum allowable working pressure is expressed in Pa.

Note 2 to entry: The maximum allowable working pressure is the pressure used in determining the setting of pressure limiting and relieving devices installed to protect a component or system from accidental over-pressuring.

Note 3 to entry: For the purpose of this standard, all pressures are to be given and used as gauge pressures unless absolute pressure is indicated.


TC/SC:105Terms     Info     Publications
Published in:IEC 62282-5-1, ed. 2.0 (2012-09) Terms     Info
Reference number:3.16

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