Can a lithium ion battery fire be prevented?

Lithium-ion battery fires are typically caused by thermal runaway, where internal temperatures rise uncontrollably. Lithium-ion battery fires can be prevented through careful handling, proper storage and regular monitoring. Fire extinguishers explicitly designed for lithium-ion battery fires are the best to use.

Why do lithium-ion batteries need a fire suppression system?

Lithium-ion battery storage containers and manufacturing spaces require special hazard fire suppression systems to protect against the dangerous possibility of thermal runway. What is Thermal Runway? Lithium-ion batteries are charged and discharged to meet demands for power from the grid. This energy flow in and out of the batteries creates heat.

Does 3s install fire protection systems for lithium-ion batteries?

3S Incorporated designs and installs fire protection systems for lithium-ion battery storage and manufacturing. We understand the unique risks posed by lithium-ion batteries and how to protect against dangerous fires in storage or manufacturing areas.

Does NFPA 13 cover fire protection for lithium-ion batteries?

Since NFPA 13 does not cover fire protection for lithium-ion batteries, the available criteria for fire protection design are limited. At its meeting in December of 2023, the task group discussed the following considerations for fire protection:

What are the NFPA 855 fire-fighting considerations for lithium-ion batteries?

For example, an extract of Annex C Fire-Fighting Considerations (Operations) in NFPA 855 states the following in C.5.1 Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Batteries: Water is considered the preferred agent for suppressing lithium-ion battery fires.

Are lithium-ion batteries a fire risk?

Headlines abound surrounding the fire risk of lithium-ion batteries. The first notable instance were Samsung phones that would overheat and burst into flames. One inopportune combustion occurred on a plane midflight, resulting in an emergency runway landing and sending the media into a frenzy. Samsung phones were merely the starting point.