Introduction to the Electric Energy Storage Fire Extinguishing System

Can foam extinguishing agent be used in energy storage station fire?

DNV GL did not recommend the use of foam extinguishing agent in the fire of energy storage stations because the battery module fire required rapid cooling to dissipate heat. Compared with water, foam had more difficulty penetrating the gap of battery packs and cooling the insides of batteries. 4.3.4. Liquid Nitrogen

Can a battery energy storage system control electrical fires?

However, these systems may be used in the computer or control rooms of an ESS to control any electrical fires. Thermal runaway in lithium batteries results in an uncontrollable rise in temperature and propagation of extreme fire hazards within a battery energy storage system (BESS).

Are battery fire extinguishing agents effective?

Screening tests for battery fire extinguishing agents were also performed. The effectiveness of an agent was evaluated through experiments on the cooling effect of fire extinguishing agents. Among the various agents, water and foam were found to be the most effective. 1. Introduction

What is an automatic fire extinguishing system?

Automatic extinguishing systems either extinguish or prevent incipient fires in order to protect objects, rooms or entire buildings from fires and their consequences. The extinguishing agents used for this purpose are liquid (water), two-phase (foam), solid (powder), gaseous (gases) or aerosols.

How to extinguish a lithium ion cell fire?

In fire extinguishing tests the single cell was heated up to a temperature of about 650°C and then the extinguishing agent was applied. Carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder, pure water, and water mist were used to extinguish the Li-ion cell fires. For the battery pack fire, water was used as extinguisher.

Why do industrial companies need a fire extinguisher?

Statistics (GDV) show that in around 25% of all cases, electrical fires are the cause of major losses and the main cause of fires in industrial companies. These risks alone require both reliable detection and automatic extinguishing systems for safe operation.