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Flammability of Cartoned Lithium Ion Batteries

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  1. R. Thomas Long Jr.

    1. Exponent, Inc., Bowie, USA

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  2. Jason A. Sutula

    1. Exponent, Inc., Bowie, USA

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  3. Michael J. Kahn

    1. Exponent, Inc., Bowie, USA

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Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Fire (BRIEFSFIRE)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Background

    • R. Thomas Long Jr., Jason A. Sutula, Michael J. Kahn
    Pages 1-3

  3. Commodity Description

    • R. Thomas Long Jr., Jason A. Sutula, Michael J. Kahn
    Pages 5-8

  4. FM Global Reduced-Commodity Testing

    • R. Thomas Long Jr., Jason A. Sutula, Michael J. Kahn
    Pages 9-16

  5. FM Global Large-Scale Fire Sprinkler Testing

    • R. Thomas Long Jr., Jason A. Sutula, Michael J. Kahn
    Pages 17-19

  6. Conclusions

    • R. Thomas Long Jr., Jason A. Sutula, Michael J. Kahn
    Pages 21-22

  7. Possible Future Work

    • R. Thomas Long Jr., Jason A. Sutula, Michael J. Kahn
    Pages 23-31
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This SpringerBrief summarizes a full-scale, reduced commodity fire testing comparison of cartoned Lithium ion batteries and FM Global standard commodities in a rack storage configuration, as reported by FM Global. Tests evaluate the flammability characteristics of the materials and the effectiveness of ceiling level only sprinkler protection. The testing methods, discussed in depth, are scaled down from standard commodity classification testing due to the inordinate costs of Li-ion batteries. Small format Li-ion battery commodities represent both commercially available battery formats and Li-ion battery containing devices. The selected Li-ion battery types are individual 18650 format cylindrical cells, power tool packs comprised of 18650 format cells and polymer cells. The selected comparison commodities are the FM Global standard Class 2 and Cartoned Unexpanded Plastic (CUP). The results offer insight into the combined effects of different storage heights, ceiling height, protection system design, battery density, state of charge and battery type. Flammability of Cartoned Lithium Ion Batteries is intended for practitioners as a tool for analyzing commodity testing methods and providing data about potential hazards. Researchers working in a related field will also find the book valuable.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Exponent, Inc., Bowie, USA

    R. Thomas Long Jr., Jason A. Sutula, Michael J. Kahn

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Flammability of Cartoned Lithium Ion Batteries

  • Authors: R. Thomas Long Jr., Jason A. Sutula, Michael J. Kahn

  • Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Fire

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1077-9

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Computer Science, Computer Science (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Fire Protection Research Foundation 2014

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-1076-2Published: 13 May 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4939-1077-9Published: 12 May 2014

  • Series ISSN: 2193-6595

  • Series E-ISSN: 2193-6609

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XX, 31

  • Number of Illustrations: 13 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Civil Engineering, Energy Systems, Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk

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