How do ESS fire protection systems work?

While these layers of protection help prevent damage to the system, they can also block water from accessing the seat of the fire. So, large amounts of water are needed to effectively combat the heat generated from ESS fires, and cooling the hottest part of the fire is often difficult.

What is a battery energy storage system?

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), simply put, are batteries that are big enough to power your business. Examples include power from renewables, like solar and wind, which are stored in a BESS for later use. There has been an incredible rise in the number of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) utilizing lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in recent years.

What are energy storage systems (ESS)?

There has been an incredible rise in the number of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) utilizing lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in recent years. They are the primary system for wind turbine farms, solar farms and peak shaving facilities where the electrical grid is overburdened and energy supplementation is needed to support peak demands.

What are the standards for ESS fire suppression systems?

Two commonly referenced standards for ESS fire suppression systems are FM Global Data Sheet (FM DS) 5-33 and NFPA 855. In the event of thermal runaway, it is essential to rapidly cool the affected module and its surroundings to prevent a chain reaction of battery fires.

Why do ESS fires need a lot of water?

So, large amounts of water are needed to effectively combat the heat generated from ESS fires, and cooling the hottest part of the fire is often difficult. One of the top risks to ESS include accidental fire suppression system discharges.

What is fire safety in ESS?

One of the most important aspects of fire safety in ESS is mitigating risk of thermal runaway. So, the earlier in the failure of ESS you can intervene, the more likely you are to limit or remove thermal runaway. IFP has a unique and proprietary solution for ESS.