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Fire Hazard Assessment of Lithium Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems

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

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
  2. Background

    • Andrew F. Blum, R. Thomas Long Jr.
    Pages 1-3
  3. Literature Review and Gap Analysis

    • Andrew F. Blum, R. Thomas Long Jr.
    Pages 5-27
  4. Testing Program Summary

    • Andrew F. Blum, R. Thomas Long Jr.
    Pages 29-31
  5. ESS Description

    • Andrew F. Blum, R. Thomas Long Jr.
    Pages 33-37
  6. Testing Setup

    • Andrew F. Blum, R. Thomas Long Jr.
    Pages 39-51
  7. Test Results

    • Andrew F. Blum, R. Thomas Long Jr.
    Pages 53-63
  8. Key Findings

    • Andrew F. Blum, R. Thomas Long Jr.
    Pages 65-69
  9. Recommendations and Future Work

    • Andrew F. Blum, R. Thomas Long Jr.
    Pages 71-71
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 73-90

About this book

Providing a concise overview of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery energy storage systems (ESSs), this book also presents the full-scale fire testing of 100 kilowatt hour (kWh) Li-ion battery ESSs. It details a full-scale fire testing plan to perform an assessment of Li-ion battery ESS fire hazards, developed after a thorough technical study. It documents the results of the testing plan including external and internal ignition testing, ESS positioning, temperature and heat flux measurements, pressure measurement, weather meters, and data acquisition systems.


A comprehensive literature review and gap analysis reveal the current state of research into this vital aspect of energy storage. The authors cover the characteristics and hazards of Li-ion batteries, their anatomy and design, commercial and residential ESSs, historical fire incidents, and ESS codes and regulations.


Researchers and professionals working in fire protection engineering, battery systems engineering, or energy storage will find this book a useful example of a fire testing plan. The results of the hazard assessment offer insights for those involved in electrical, fire, and building codes, as well as practitioners in design standards and fire testing.




Authors and Affiliations

  • Exponent, Inc. , Bowie, USA

    Andrew F. Blum, R. Thomas Long Jr.

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eBook USD 59.99
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Softcover Book USD 79.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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