Liberia new energy storage fire extinguishing device

Are aerosol extinguishing systems suitable for lithium-ion battery fires?

Since aerosol extinguishing systems can differ significantly in their composition, their suitability for extinguishing lithium-ion battery fires should be tested and proven on a case-by-case basis.

Which fire protection solutions do you need for your energy storage system?

The relevant fire protection solutions for this application are the ones that are stand-alone, installed inside the Energy Storage System, are complete with detection and extinguishing, are resilient and have minimum maintenance requirements.

How to prevent a lithium-ion battery fire?

A cohesive strategy incorporating; risk avoidance, early detection, interventional actions, active extinguishing as well as physical separation, must always be taken to limit the likelihood and the consequences of a Lithium-ion battery fire.

Can you use a portable fire extinguisher with a lithium ion battery?

There are several kinds of agents used inside portable fire extinguishers (water-based, CO2, powder, etc.), but water-based agents are the only ones being applicable to Lithium-Ion-battery fires. Do not use portable fire extinguishers for high voltage or for batteries with higher capacities (like in EV, PHEV or ESS).

Can oxygen reduction systems prevent a lithium-ion battery fire?

The design of oxygen reduction systems should be determined through fire testing but, to date specific test data has not been published in relation to Lithium-Ion battery fires. Oxygen Reduction Systems can prevent Flame Stacks but this can lead to excess toxic & flammable fumes leaving the enclosure which then need to be dealt with.

How effective are gaseous fire extinguishing agents?

As gas is 3-dimensional, gaseous extinguishing agents are highly effective in penetrating any void within the hazard. Gaseous fire extinguishing systems are a very effective way to protect critical hazards and high value assets, when it is important to have no collateral damage caused by the extinguishant or residues.