Protection distance of lithium battery energy storage cabin

Are lithium-ion batteries safe?

Lithium-ion battery energy storage technology is widely adopted across various coutries. However, fires and explosions in energy-storage cabins containing lithium-ion battery packs pose significant safety risks.

Where should a lithium-ion battery energy storage system be located?

This data sheet also describes location recommendations for portable (temporary) lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (LIB-ESS). Energy storage systems can be located in outside enclosures, dedicated buildings or in cutoff rooms within buildings.

What is a lithium-ion battery energy storage system (Lib-ESS)?

Lithium-ion battery (LIB) energy storage systems (LIB-ESS) come in a variety of types, sizes, applications, and locations. The use of the technology is continually expanding, becoming more available for a range of energy storage applications, from small residential support systems to large electrical grid systems.

What is the spacing between lithium-ion batteries?

Given the substantial weight of the lithium-ion batteries, a 2 mm medium-duty shelving layer is chosen. To ensure adequate heat dissipation, a specific distance between battery modules was necessary. In the model, the actual spacing between battery modules is 56 cm.

What is a sprinkler protection guidance for lithium ion based energy storage systems?

The report Development of Sprinkler Protection Guidance for Lithium Ion Based Energy Storage Systems, published in June 2019 on the FM Global Website, is the basis for recommendations on fire protection and separation distances from both noncombustible and combustible materials.

What are the dimensions of the energy-storage cabin?

The dimension selected for the energy-storage cabin is 5.89 × 2.35 × 2.39 m 3. The battery cells are based on the CATL 100AH LiFePO 4 battery, and the final model dimension of the lithium-ion batteries is 280 mm× 280 mm× 160 mm. Given the substantial weight of the lithium-ion batteries, a 2 mm medium-duty shelving layer is chosen.