Georgia energy storage station explosion

Can a lithium ion battery cause a gas explosion in energy storage station?

The numerical study on gas explosion of energy storage station are carried out. Lithium-ion battery is widely used in the field of energy storage currently. However, the combustible gases produced by the batteries during thermal runaway process may lead to explosions in energy storage station.

What happens if a combustible gas explodes in a battery module?

Considering that gas explosion may cause thermal runaway of battery module in the actual scene, the existence of high-temperature zone may be longer and the temperature peak may be higher. After the combustible gas got on fire, the gases volume expanded by high-temperature compresses the volume of the surrounding gases.

What impact will ESS have on energy storage technology?

The fire and explosion accident of ESS will not only seriously threaten the safety of life and property, but its bad social impact will also severely limit the large-scale application of energy storage technology and hinder the progress of the energy revolution.

Does gas explosion cause thermal runaway of battery module?

The thermal runaway process of the battery module was involved in this numerical study. Considering that gas explosion may cause thermal runaway of battery module in the actual scene, the existence of high-temperature zone may be longer and the temperature peak may be higher.

How to simulate the explosion process in ESS?

To simulate the real scene of ESS as perfect as possible and to make targeted research on process and impact of the explosion, numerical analysis was used as supplementary of experimental analysis to conduct an in-depth analysis of the explosion process in the ESS. 3.1. Geometric model and parameter setting

Do lithium-ion batteries explode?

It is urgent to conduct in-depth studies on the gas explosion behavior and characteristics of lithium-ion battery ESS. At present, the experimental studies of lithium-ion battery explosion are mostly focused on small-scale batteries. The related thermal runaway behaviors and the gas generation characteristics are analyzed.