How effective are gaseous fire extinguishing agents?

As gas is 3-dimensional, gaseous extinguishing agents are highly effective in penetrating any void within the hazard. Gaseous fire extinguishing systems are a very effective way to protect critical hazards and high value assets, when it is important to have no collateral damage caused by the extinguishant or residues.

Why do gaseous extinguishing systems need pressure relief openings?

To prevent structural damage to the room, all gaseous extinguishing systems need pressure relief openings, which reduce the overpressure created by the release of the extinguishing agent. The size can be determined using the calculation software.

Are aerosol extinguishing systems suitable for lithium-ion battery fires?

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.

Which fire protection solutions do you need for your energy storage system?

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.

Are automatic fire extinguishing systems safe?

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.

Can oxygen reduction systems prevent a lithium-ion battery fire?

The design of oxygen reduction systems should be determined through fire testing but, to date specific test data has not been published in relation to Lithium-Ion battery fires. Oxygen Reduction Systems can prevent Flame Stacks but this can lead to excess toxic & flammable fumes leaving the enclosure which then need to be dealt with.