Empowering the transition to a sustainable energy mix
As the world sees a push toward a more sustainable energy mix, batteries are quickly becoming essential to the sustainable energy infrastructure.
However, due to toxic, fire and blast hazards associated with batteries, manufacturers and users need to consider the potential risks to ensure safe production and use. Our energy storage and battery expertise help manufacturers and users ensure safety across all stages of the battery and energy storage product lifecycle.
Leveraging our deep understanding of the specific hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries, our approach includes evaluations of various scenarios to assess the severity of battery-related incidents, including toxic, fire, and blast hazards, flammable organic electrolyte issues, thermal runaway, and outgassing.
Using our industry-leading CFD consequence analysis software FLACS, our experts deliver reliable results to support informed decision-making.
Thermal Runaway of Batteries
Thermal runaway in a lithium-ion battery refers to a self-reinforcing and uncontrollable increase in temperature within the battery cell. This phenomenon can lead to the release of energy stored in the battery in an uncontrolled manner, potentially resulting in overheating, fire, or even an explosion.
Mitigating the risk of thermal runaway is crucial for the safe operation of lithium-ion batteries. This involves implementing safety features in battery design, incorporating thermal management systems, and adhering to proper charging and usage guidelines.
Our consultants collaborate closely with Gexcon’s testing engineers who have been heavily involved in battery testing experiments, particularly on thermal runaway.
Related insights
FLACS is used to model and analyse multi-scenario consequence simulations for different ventilation layouts, leakage locations, and the number of leakage points.
