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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.
In 2019, EPRI began the Battery Energy Storage Fire Prevention and Mitigation – Phase I research project, convened a group of experts, and conducted a series of energy storage site surveys and industry workshops to identify critical research and development (R&D) needs regarding battery safety.
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.
Provision of suitable compartmentation around the battery packs to limit the spread of any fire, this is probably much simpler in marine applications. Suitable Battery Management Systems linked to fire and gas detection systems to enable fast detection to allow for activation of fire protection systems and evacuation of passengers where applicable.
These risks alone require both reliable detection and automatic extinguishing systems for safe operation. Electrical fires can be detected at an early stage and extinguished safely with automatic gaseous extinguishing systems. The filigree design, the ever increasing energy density and aging of the battery are the causes of the danger.