Energy storage fire extinguishing system detection

Can a lithium-ion battery energy storage system detect a fire?

Since December 2019, Siemens has been offering a VdS-certified fire detection concept for stationary lithium-ion battery energy storage systems.* Through Siemens research with multiple lithium-ion battery manufacturers, the FDA unit has proven to detect a pending battery fire event up to 5 times faster than competitive detection technologies.

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

What is a fire extinguishing system?

The fire extinguishing system is a significant part to extinguish fires in progress and prevent the spread of fires . The fire extinguishing system is usually in standby mode and is controlled by the signal processing system. When a fire occurs, the built-in fire extinguishing agents are released for extinguishing.

Does Siemens offer a fire detection & suppression solution?

Introduced in December 2019, Siemens began offering a VdS-certified fire detection and suppression solution to protect stationary lithium-ion battery applications.* Critical to the BESS application is early detection and suppression of a pending event.

Can a smoke extinguishing agent damage sensitive technical equipment?

The extinguishing agent used shall not damage the sensitive technical equipment Early detection can be provided by an Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD system), which is able to detect the electrolyte gases generated by the excessive overheating of individual battery cells.

Are Lib fire extinguishing agents effective?

To address the complex LIB fires, many researchers and institutions have made efforts to find effective LIB fire extinguishing agents. In this section, the existing research is summarized to provide a theoretical basis and technical support for the fire protection design of LIB systems.