Lithium-ION Battery Storage
Safety Storage and Charging Cabinets From Asecos
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
NOT AS HARMLESS AS THEY SEEM
With the worldwide development of devices that are powered by Lithium-ION batteries, the risks and dangers of accidents are becoming more and more important. Is not uncommon to hear a news article about an accident where people were injured or even have died. Property damage is sometimes catastrophic where fires burn for several days and even after they are extinguished.
Asecos is the world’s leading manufacturing for safety storage cabinets for the storage of flammable liquids and compressed gas cylinders. Asecos cabinets are first class quality made in Germany. The success in these types of safety cabinets has led them into the development of safety cabinets for the storage and charging of Lithium-ION batteries. Preston Phipps has played a key role in developing the North American version of the Lithium-ION storage cabinet that complies with safety and fire code regulations.
The technology is ready and there is no need to wait for the next disaster to happen. Asecos has the expertise and has tested and developed the safe solution for storing and charging Lithium-ION batteries.
Laws will eventually come into place, but that is still many years away. In the meantime, we need solutions to minimize the risk and avoid fatalities.
“Lithium-ION batteries are increasingly found in devices and systems that the public and first responders use or interact with daily. While these batteries provide an effective and efficient source of power, the likelihood of them overheating, catching on fire, and even leading to explosions increases when they are damaged or improperly used, charged, or stored.”
—NFPA, National Fire Protection Agency
THE HAZARDS
THERMAL RUNAWAY
What is Thermal Runaway?
One of the primary risks related to lithium-ION batteries is thermal runaway. Thermal runaway is a phenomenon in which the lithium-ION cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state. Thermal runaway can result in extremely high temperatures, violent cell venting, smoke and fire.
What Causes Thermal Runaway?
One example of such failure is an internal short circuit. In a lithium-ION cell, the cathode and anode electrodes are physically separated by a component called the separator. Defects in the cell that compromise the separator’s integrity can cause an internal short circuit condition that can result in thermal runaway. Since high-density battery packs are the norm, hundreds of such cells are packed together to create one battery. Two or more such batteries are called a battery pack. If one cell overheats, the meltdown will spread and will continue until the entire pack is destroyed.
ASECOS SAFETY STORAGE CABINETS
90 MINUTES OF GUARANTEED PROTECTION
Asecos safety storage cabinets are specifically designed to house lithium-ION batteries by providing a minimum of 90-minute protection against any fire or explosion, either external to or internal to the cabinet. The ION-LINE cabinets are available in three sizes: 23-9/19″, 47″, and our undermount cabinet at 23-3/8″ wide while offering three distinct models based on different user requirements.
ION-LINE PASSIVE For safe storage of Lithium-Ion batteries with 90-minute fire protection including visual LED lights and auditive alarms triggered via internal cabinet temperature monitoring.
ION-LINE ACTIVE In addition, this model includes internal charging stations per shelf, a smoke detection system, a fire suppression unit, and BMS communication.
Single Door with Cabinet
Exterior Dimensions:
593 W x 574 D x 781 H (mm)
23-3/8" W x 22-10/16" D x 30-3/4" H (inches)
Single Door with Cabinet
Exterior Dimensions:
599 W x 615 D x 1953 H (mm)
23-9/19" W x 24-1/4" D x 76-7/8" H (inches)
Double Door with Cabinet
Exterior Dimensions:
1193 W x 615 D x 1953 H (mm)
47" W x 24-1/4" D x 76-7/8" H (inches)
CABINET MODEL FEATURES
CHOOSE THE ONE FOR YOUR STORAGE AND CHARGING NEEDS
No matter which security level you choose, the basic security features such as fire protection from inside to outside and outside to inside, and self closing doors are offered by all cabinets in the ION model lines.
With the PRO models, you also always have a choice: If you only want to store batteries in the cabinet, choose the STORE variant. If batteries are to be charged directly in the cabinet, choose the CHARGE variant.
FAQ's
Some frequently asked questions about lithium-ION batteries and their safety. If you don’t see your question, please fill out the form below and we will get back to you with an answer.
If you use and charge Lithium-ION batteries as part of your daily operations the cabinet should be part of the safety protocol.
Cabinets should never exceed 2/3 of the allowable internal space and should be placed in a manner that is organized and secure.
As close as possible to an exit door as it is made to be carted out with a lift.
Not necessary, but the unit can be vented within the building to limit any excess heat buildup in it. Direct outdoor ventilation is not necessary.
15-20 amperage draw. Custom charging sizes are available on request.
Inspect the cabinet by following established safety procedures by your Health and safety officer or contact the fire department.
At the moment there are no set regulations on how to properly store and charge Lithium-ION batteries.
Not yet, but premiums or franchises can be reduced with the addition of such cabinets due to the 90min guarantee.
Yes, a custom configuration can allow to communicate to an existing system.
Yearly validation of all components is strongly recommended.
ASECOS ALSO OFFERS A LINE OF TRIPLE CERTIFIED FLAMMABLE STORAGE CABINETS
GS-tested safety storage cabinets for unrestricted storage of flammable hazardous materials in high risk areas in accordance with EN 14470-1 and TRGS 510 with a fire resistance of 90 (Type 90) or 30 (Type 30) minutes / furnace tested. CE conformity.
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