Can a Stat-X condensed aerosol fire suppression system be installed on a battery?

Install & Protect This fire test demonstrates a Stat-X condensed aerosol fire suppression system on a li-ion battery module in a battery energy storage system (BESS) application. This video is an overview of our recent energy storage systems test.

Are battery energy storage systems safe?

Owners of energy storage need to be sure that they can deploy systems safely. Over a recent 18-month period ending in early 2020, over two dozen large-scale battery energy storage sites around the world had experienced failures that resulted in destructive fires. In total, more than 180 MWh were involved in the fires.

What is a battery energy storage system?

A battery energy storage system (BESS) is well defined by its name. It is a means for storing electricity in a system of batteries for later use. As a system, BESSs are typically a collection of battery modules and load management equipment.

Are energy storage systems flammable?

These systems combine high energy materials with highly flammable electrolytes. Consequently, one of the main threats for this type of energy storage facility is fire, which can have a significant impact on the viability of the installation.

Why is a battery storage system important?

The combination of high energy densities and flammable electrolytes puts high demands on associated fire protection systems. ◼ Statistics1 show that electrical fires account for over 25% of major fire losses in industrial companies. ◼ The importance of Li-ion battery storage systems has increased dramatically in recent years.

What is battery energy storage fire prevention & mitigation?

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.