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With global safety standards tightening, new expectations are being set for fire resilience in battery systems. This article breaks down what each regulation means, what’s
In an era where safety standards are more stringent than ever, engineers in building construction, energy storage (ESS), and electric vehicle (EV) markets face mounting
The rapid expansion of lithium-ion battery use in electric vehicles (EVs) and grid-scale energy storage systems (ESS) is reshaping our energy infrastructure. The IEA’s ‘Batteries
Introduction The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). As the reliance on lithium-ion batteries grows, so does the imperative for
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) require top-tier safety, particularly due to the inherent risks of lithium-ion battery technology. Thermal runaway, a cell-level thermal event that triggers
In recent years, lithium-ion batteries have become ubiquitous in our daily lives, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage
What are intumescent thermoplastics, and how are they used in EVs? Both “polymer” and “thermoplastic” are terms frequently used in materials science and engineering, especially
What are intumescent polymers? An intumescent is a substance that swells when exposed to heat, resulting in an increase in volume and a decrease in
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
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
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
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
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