Application of gas fire extinguishing in energy storage industry

How do ESS fire protection systems work?

While these layers of protection help prevent damage to the system, they can also block water from accessing the seat of the fire. So, large amounts of water are needed to effectively combat the heat generated from ESS fires, and cooling the hottest part of the fire is often difficult.

What is fire safety in ESS?

One of the most important aspects of fire safety in ESS is mitigating risk of thermal runaway. So, the earlier in the failure of ESS you can intervene, the more likely you are to limit or remove thermal runaway. IFP has a unique and proprietary solution for ESS.

What are energy storage systems (ESS)?

There has been an incredible rise in the number of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) utilizing lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in recent years. They are the primary system for wind turbine farms, solar farms and peak shaving facilities where the electrical grid is overburdened and energy supplementation is needed to support peak demands.

Why do ESS fires need a lot of water?

So, large amounts of water are needed to effectively combat the heat generated from ESS fires, and cooling the hottest part of the fire is often difficult. One of the top risks to ESS include accidental fire suppression system discharges.

How does IFP ESS work?

IFP has a unique and proprietary solution for ESS. Direct injection is a highly effective thermal management system to combat thermal runaway in lithium batteries. This method works by spraying clean agent or water directly into the offending cell in the battery case, thereby preventing the fire from spreading to other cells.

Did a lithium ion Bess container cause a fire?

After smoke was reported coming from a lithium-ion BESS container, the fire department was called. Three hours later, when fire crews opened the doors to the still-smoking container, an explosion occurred when fresh air mixed with the flammable vapors inside the container. Four firefighters were injured.