Wartsila successfully conducts initial trials for a pioneering combined explosion control system in battery storage facilities
In a groundbreaking development for the battery energy storage industry, technology group Wärtsilä has successfully completed large-scale testing of its proprietary Active Ignition Mitigation System (AIMS). This system, engineered to mitigate potential flammable gas build-up during abnormal thermal scenarios, marks a significant milestone in ensuring safety and compliance across global markets.
The tests, conducted in the United States in July, were a series of three rigorous full-system tests simulating worst-case thermal runaway scenarios within Wärtsilä's Quantum2 containerized BESS enclosure. Across all three tests, AIMS successfully prevented uncontrolled deflagrations and structural deformations, allowing the Quantum2 system to remain fully intact with no compromise to enclosure integrity.
Tamara De Gruyter, President of Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Executive Vice President at Wärtsilä, hailed the achievement, stating, "AIMS represents a paradigm shift in energy storage safety." Mishaal SyedNaveed, Product Manager, Fire Protection at Wärtsilä Energy Storage, echoed this sentiment, adding that the system's ability to maintain safety and functionality under extreme conditions validates Wärtsilä's ongoing effort to not only meet, but exceed, evolving safety and regulatory standards.
AIMS takes a pioneering approach by deliberately igniting flammable gases before they accumulate, using sparker systems in combination with door-mounted deflagration panels. This early intervention prevents significant off-gas build-up and reduces the likelihood of deflagration panel activation.
Wärtsilä's collaborative approach extends beyond the testing phase. The company is working closely with first responders, emergency personnel, customers, consultants, and other stakeholders to engineer a robust system. This collaborative effort is key to ensuring the system's effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
This latest news about batteries is part of Wärtsilä's ongoing effort to shape the battery market. By setting new standards in safety and innovation, Wärtsilä is positioning itself as a leader in the industry. The data collected during the tests will be used to continue Wärtsilä's commitment to energy storage innovation and community safety.
In a related development, Siemens has also made headlines as the pioneer in the industry for battery energy storage, having successfully tested an integrated explosion protection system. This competitive landscape underscores the industry's focus on safety and compliance as it continues to grow and evolve.
The source for this latest "Batteries News" is the article, "Wärtsilä completes first-of-its-kind integrated explosion control system tests in battery storage." This article provides a comprehensive overview of the tests, their results, and the implications for the battery energy storage industry.
In conclusion, Wärtsilä's successful testing of the AIMS system signifies a significant step forward in ensuring safety and compliance in the battery energy storage industry. This achievement underscores Wärtsilä's commitment to innovation and its role as a leader in shaping the future of energy storage.
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