Reports about explosive batteries typically refer to incidents or cases where batteries, often lithium-ion batteries, have exploded or caught fire. Such incidents can have various causes and consequences, and they are a concern due to the potential dangers associated with battery explosions.
Unfortunately, a small but significant fraction of these systems has experienced field failures resulting in both fires and explosions. A comprehensive review of these issues has been published in the EPRI Battery Storage Fire Safety Roadmap (report 3002022540 ), highlighting the need for specific eforts around explosion hazard mitigation.
This phenomenon occurs when a battery’s internal temperature escalates uncontrollably, potentially triggering a chain reaction that can lead to fire or explosion. Lead-acid batteries, though less energy-dense, heavier, and shorter-lived than lithium-ion batteries, are known for their proven reliability and cost-effectiveness.
The magnitude of explosion hazards for lithium ion batteries is a function of the composition and quantity of flammable gases released during thermal runaway. Gas composition determines key properties such as LFL, burning velocity, and maximum explosion pressure directly related to the severity of an explosion event.
This can lead to the battery overheating and, in extreme cases, catching fire or even exploding. Lithium-ion batteries are particularly susceptible to this issue. Batteries can generate high voltage and electrical current.
The Science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-Ion Batteries sheds light on lithium-ion battery construction, the basics of thermal runaway, and potential fire and explosion hazards.
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