Fire protection design of lithium battery energy storage system

Can a lithium-ion battery energy storage system detect a fire?

Since December 2019, Siemens has been offering a VdS-certified fire detection concept for stationary lithium-ion battery energy storage systems.* Through Siemens research with multiple lithium-ion battery manufacturers, the FDA unit has proven to detect a pending battery fire event up to 5 times faster than competitive detection technologies.

How do lithium-ion batteries protect against fire?

Evidence has shown that the key to successful fire protection of lithium-ion batteries is suppressing/extinguishing the fire, reducing of heat-transfer from cell to cell and then cooling the adjacent cells that make up the battery pack/module.

Why are lithium-ion battery energy storage systems so popular?

Because of the high energy stored, Lithium-Ion battery energy storage systems are an application with a clear need for comprehensive fire protection. Active control of the energy being stored and extracted from Lithium-Ion batteries has been the foundation of their increasing popularity.

Does lithium-ion battery warehouse have a fire propagation behavior?

The fire propagation behavior of lithium-ion battery warehouse was studied. The SOC value of stored lithium-ion batteries should be as small as possible. When storing 70%–100% SOC batteries, a quick-response sprinkler shall be set. To prevent the spread of fire, a critical value of shelf spacing is defined.

What are the NFPA 855 fire-fighting considerations for lithium-ion batteries?

For example, an extract of Annex C Fire-Fighting Considerations (Operations) in NFPA 855 states the following in C.5.1 Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Batteries: Water is considered the preferred agent for suppressing lithium-ion battery fires.

How does Fike protect lithium ion batteries and energy storage systems?

Learn how Fike protects lithium ion batteries and energy storage systems from devestating fires through the use of gas detection, water mist and chemical agents.