PyroPhobic Systems, Ltd. of Barrie, Ontario, recently achieved a major product validation milestone using its proprietary Intuplas fire-resistant intumescent composite as part of a battery energy storage system (BESS) design to contain a runaway lithium-ion battery fire event in the BESS during UL 9540A full installation testing. The test was developed and performed by Energy […]
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PyroPhobic Systems Ltd. recently completed a fire resistance testing program at Intertek Testing Services, in accordance with ASTM E119-18CE1. PyroPhobic was issued a 1 and 2 hour rating for a unique, new recessed fire resistant luminaire product, marketed as IntuLight. IntuLight consists of PyroPhobic Systems’ intumescent composite injection moulded component applied to a generic steel […]
Following a number of energy storage system (ESS) fires in the nation of South Korea, as well as an ESS explosion in Arizona Public Service territory in the United States, the energy storage industry has begun to question the state of safety as it currently exists. Though many on the safety side of the industry […]
Zarges Cases collaborated with PyroPhobic Systems to develop a lithium battery transportation case for the US Navy. The Zarges LiPrevent system replaced an engineered plastic pelican case being used to transport lithium batteries to ships at sea. Although the pelican case has good mechanical strength, there was real concern that a runaway event could not be contained, […]
It is clear that UL 514a is strictly an electrical standard and has nothing to do with fire resistance ratings. The QCI Category was developed in the 1950s to cover a wide range of standard construction from that era. There have been many changes to materials used in construction assemblies and reference to UL 514a […]
PyroPhobic Systems Limited is a fire barrier product manufacturer located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada who specializes in the development of passive fire containment products. The company was founded in 1994 and has been working on perfecting their products ever since. Given the revised International Building Code requirements in New York State to provide methods to […]
DNV-GL , the maritime, oil and gas, and energy industries’ premier classification and technical assurance organization with a purpose to advance safety of life at sea, posted the January 2018 revision of the DNV-GL Battery Power rules, which supersedes the July 2017 edition of DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.2. The modified rules cover propulsion, power generation, and […]
As renewable energy becomes more common, it is apparent that lithium battery powered energy storage systems present a significant fire threat. In response, the 2018 International Building Code requires an energy storage system to be able to contain a runaway lithium battery cascading event. Several energy storage companies are UL tested and certified in accordance […]
The Penn State draft report: Safety of Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide Battery Packs In transit Bus Applications (February 2016), concluded: “This test resulted in confirming this material as a viable candidate for use with NCA cells, see figure 52. It is able to maintain structural integrity and not melt or burn during or following […]
As the use of lithium batteries continues to proliferate, the need to contain a possible runaway fire event becomes a serious consideration for people who use electric vehicles, energy storage systems, aircraft systems, or micro electronics, which is just about everybody. What is beyond the “ordinary use of lithium batteries” is the application of high […]
As described by Transport Canada, Lithium batteries fall into the same category as gasoline, propane and sulphuric acid and, as such, are considered to be 'dangerous goods'. Here are the hazards associated with transporting lithium batteries :
When developing or upgrading to a fire resistant Pack Design Specification, consider the following 10 requirements: 1. Prevent Thermal Runaway Battery Propagation Provide significant separation between cells to segregate runaway events and provide a radiant barrier between cells. 2. Vent Flammable electrolyte outside of the pack. Venting electrolyte and stopping the propagation of heated electrolyte […]
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