K21045-SCP05 Fire Protection of Lithium-Ion Battery Storage
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A fire involving lithium-ion batteries is extremely difficult to extinguish. Lithium-ion cells have the property of storing large amounts of energy and producing intense fire behavior when a thermal runaway occurs. Because the fire development of a lithium-ion battery is not comparable to that of fires involving solid materials, liquids, or gases, fire protection in lithium-ion battery storage facilities requires special attention.
Fire protection in lithium-ion battery storage has an inherent vulnerability due to the stored electrical energy within the batteries. This energy can reignite the electrochemical process if the fire protection system does not have sufficient capacity to suppress the fire effectively.
Why K21045 SCP05 Fire Protection of Lithium-Ion Battery Storage?
Kiwa developed the initial type test protocol K21045-SCP05 to demonstrate the effectiveness of fire protection systems in scenarios involving lithium-ion battery storage. This is done within a defined configuration in which fire detection, as well as storage and operational conditions, play a key role.
K21045-SCP05 is a specific certification programme in which a test protocol has been defined. This protocol specifies all starting points and boundary conditions for the storage and/or operational use of lithium-ion cells within a predefined protection concept.
The following aspects are assessed at a minimum:
- The storage compartment;
- The configuration of the fire detection system;
- The configuration of the fire protection system;
- The limitations and/or scope (demarcation) of the solution;
- The required follow-up measures after activation of the fire protection system.
The protection concept and/or configuration is tested to verify that it performs under the specified conditions. If the tests are successful, this protection concept may be applied under certification, provided that the defined principles and boundary conditions are observed.
Within this scope, no fire class has yet been defined for fires involving lithium-ion cells, as the behaviour of these cells can still vary significantly.
For Whom?
With this certification, a fire protection company demonstrates its ability to deliver effective and reliable fire safety solutions for lithium-ion batteries and products in which they are used, such as electric bicycles.
K21045 Fire Protection Systems
The “SCP05 Fire Protection of Lithium-Ion Battery Storage” programme is implemented based on the K21045 Fire Protection Systems Testing, Inspection, and Certification Scheme.
This scheme is internationally applicable for the testing, inspection, and certification of fire protection systems. Through this scheme, Kiwa provides a high level of quality assurance for all common active fire protection systems at every stage of their lifecycle (manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and end-user operation).
It offers a cross-border, universal methodology applicable to all stakeholders involved.
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