1、Loss Prevention in Energy Storage IndustryThe 8th China International Energy Storage Conference 24 April 2019James BigginsManaging ConsultantTV SD Global Risk ConsultantsGRC Corp.Slide 1Safety Regulations and Standards Existing standards were ineffective Did not address hazard Treated lithium ion ba
2、tteries as flammable liquid hazard Early energy storage system had poor fire experience Kahuku Wind Farm Fire 08/02/2012 Engie Drogenbos -11/11/2017GRC Corp.Slide 2 GRC Corp.Slide 3 ESS Codes and StandardsNew codes and standards are being developed to address the safety concerns Product and componen
3、t certification Building Codes / International Code Council (ICC) NFPA Other Stakeholders Insurance Companies Testing and Certification OrganizationsLoss Prevention Considerations SitingLocationSeparationGRC Corp.Slide 4 Loss Prevention Considerations SitingLocationSeparation VentilationExhaust GRC
4、Corp.Slide 5 Loss Prevention Considerations SitingLocationSeparation VentilationExhaust Fire ProtectionFire detectionFire suppressionFire barriersSmoke removalGRC Corp.Slide 6 Siting Considerations LocationSeparationSpacingDistance from other system containers, buildings or equipmentGRC Corp.Slide 7
5、 Siting Considerations LocationSeparationSpacingDistance from other system containers, buildings or equipmentFire BarriersBetween containers, buildings or equipmentGRC Corp.Slide 8 SeparationGRC Corp.Slide 9 SeparationGRC Corp.Slide 10 Ventilation Considerations Production/venting of flammable gases
6、 from batteries will occur during thermal runaway conditionsGRC Corp.Slide 11 Ventilation Considerations Production/venting of flammable gases from batteries will occur during thermal runaway conditions Gases can reach explosive levels inside container with proper conditions. GRC Corp.Slide 12 Venti
7、lation Considerations Production/venting of flammable gases from batteries will occur during thermal runaway conditions Gases can reach explosive levels inside container with proper conditions. Ignition of concentration can lead to explosionsGRC Corp.Slide 13 Ventilation Considerations Production/ve
8、nting of flammable gases from batteries will occur during thermal runaway conditions Gases can reach explosive levels inside container with proper conditions. Ignition of concentration can lead to explosionsExhaust ventilation is needed to keep gas concentrations below explosive limits GRC Corp.Slid
9、e 14 Fire Protection Considerations Fire detection is required for ESS installations to provide early warning of fire condition in systemGRC Corp.Slide 15 Fire Protection Considerations Fire detection is required for ESS installations to provide early warning of fire condition in system Alarms must
10、go to a constantly attended locationGRC Corp.Slide 16 Fire Protection Considerations Fire protection is being required for ESS installations.GRC Corp.Slide 17 Fire Protection Considerations Fire protection is being required for ESS installations. Large scale fire testing is being done by many groups
11、GRC Corp.Slide 18 Fire Protection Considerations Fire protection is being required for ESS installations. Large scale fire testing is being done by many groups Test includes suppression byGRC Corp.Slide 19 Fire Protection Considerations Fire protection is being required for ESS installations. Large
12、scale fire testing is being done by many groups Test includes suppression bysprinkler systemsGRC Corp.Slide 20 Fire Protection Considerations Fire protection is being required for ESS installations. Large scale fire testing is being done by many groups Test includes suppression bysprinkler systemswa
13、ter mist systemsGRC Corp.Slide 21 Fire Protection Considerations Fire protection is being required for ESS installations. Large scale fire testing is being done by many groups Test includes suppression bysprinkler systemswater mist systemsgas systems (FM200, Novec and others)GRC Corp.Slide 22 Fire P
14、rotection Considerations Fire protection is being required for ESS installations. Large scale fire testing is being done by many groups Test includes suppression bysprinkler systemswater mist systemsgas systems (FM200, Novec and others)aerosolsGRC Corp.Slide 23 Fire Protection Considerations Summary
15、 Fire protection is not effective in stopping thermal runawayGRC Corp.Slide 24 Fire Protection Considerations Summary Fire protection is not effective in stopping thermal runaway Control of burning can be achieved, but flammable gases will continue to be generatedGRC Corp.Slide 25 Fire Protection Co
16、nsiderations Summary Fire protection is not effective in stopping thermal runaway Control of burning can be achieved, but flammable gases will continue to be generated Consider use of multiple systems GRC Corp.Slide 26 Fire Protection Considerations Summary Fire protection is not effective in stoppi
17、ng thermal runaway Control of burning can be achieved, but flammable gases will continue to be generated Consider use of multiple systems Provide separation of batteriesGRC Corp.Slide 27 GRC Corp.Slide 28 Summary Development of energy storage systems is dynamic and touches on a number of critical sa
18、fety issuesGRC Corp.Slide 29 Summary Development of energy storage systems is dynamic and touches on a number of critical safety issues A significant increase in the development and application of ESS can be expected in the near term and beyondGRC Corp.Slide 30 Summary Development of energy storage
19、systems is dynamic and touches on a number of critical safety issues A significant increase in the development and application of ESS can be expected in the near term and beyond Loss Prevention needs to be considered in all installationsGRC Corp.Slide 31 Summary Development of energy storage systems
20、 is dynamic and touches on a number of critical safety issues A significant increase in the development and application of ESS can be expected in the near term and beyond Loss Prevention needs to be considered in all installations Gaps that exist today between what we know and can prescribe in codes
21、 and standards must be filled through testing, failure modes and effects analysis, and hazard mitigation guidanceGRC Corp.Slide 32 Summary Development of energy storage systems is dynamic and touches on a number of critical safety issues A significant increase in the development and application of E
22、SS can be expected in the near term and beyond Loss Prevention needs to be considered in all installations Gaps that exist today between what we know and can prescribe in codes and standards must be filled through testing, failure modes and effects analysis, and hazard mitigation guidance Collaboration by all interested parties is key if we are to address safety issuesThank youGRC Corp.Slide 33
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