Lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems – A Manageable Fire Risk

Siemens Lithium-Ion battery Energy Storage Systems

Sept 20, 2021

Lithium-ion storage facilities contain high-energy batteries combined with highly flammable electrolytes. In addition, they are prone to quick ignition and explosion in a worst-case scenario. Such fires can have a significant financial impact on organizations. Rapid detection of electrolyte gas particles and extinguishing are the key to a successful fire protection concept. Siemens offers a VdS-certified fire protection concept for stationary Li-ion battery storage systems.

The Siemens Solution: Invisibly efficient

Aspirating smoke detectors continuously draw air samples from the areas requiring protection and evaluate them for the presence of particles of combustion (e.g., smoke, etc.). They ensure reliable fire detection in demanding application areas, where earliest possible fire detection is essential and business continuity is paramount, like in lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Earliest possible detection with the FDA241 aspirating smoke detector

The FDA241 smoke detector detects electrolyte vapor early and reliably thanks to its patented dual-wavelength optical detection technology. The FDA241 is the ideal solution for early detection of electrical fires. In addition to controlling the automated extinguishing system, the fire protection system triggers all other necessary control functions.

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