Lithium-ion Battery Technology
Performance Based Design, Fire Protection, Hazard Mitigation + Risk Assessment
Lithium-ion technology is evolving faster than regulatory bodies can track. Our experts provide custom and performance-based life safety for unique and new applications and uses within energy, utility, manufacturing, shipping and storage sites, as well as support litigation firms, insurance companies, and other industries in this market.
Performance-Based Design for Lithium-ion
Our assessment techniques and engineering simulations provide performance-based solutions that consider the unique threats, barriers, and consequences of lithium-ion battery hazards. We quantify the risk magnitude and cost-benefits of mitigation measures, ensuring protection for your people, property and products.
Lithium-ion Hazard Mitigation + Risk Assessment
A comprehensive understanding of your facility’s needs, expected conditions, and available operational support can help inform proper facility design and improve safety. Our experts support clients in establishing appropriate design requirements, meeting compliance criteria, and increasing fire and life safety through ventilation, fire ratings and appropriate spacing.
Fire Protection Systems Design for Lithium-ion
Going beyond the standard approach to fire protection means evaluating potential fire scenarios, conducting flammability analysis, and integrating local regulations. We subscribe to a philosophy of cohesive detection and suppression design from concept to execution, providing our clients with feasible, practical and goal-oriented fire protection systems design.
Lithium-ion Battery Explosion Protection
Lithium-ion batteries can release large amounts of flammable gas, which requires special analysis and planning. Our experts are proficient in analyzing thermal runaway conditions, evaluating gas compositions and concentrations, using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling to evaluate gas releases, and designing explosion control measures, such as deflagration venting and other measures.
How We've Protected Your World
Advancing Li-Ion BESS Safety: Limitations of UL9540A for Li-Ion BESS Hazard Analysis
Effectively mitigating fire hazards associated with Li-ion BESS requires addressing the current limitations of the UL 9540A certification program.
JOCO Bikes
Our experts ensured JOCO electric bike battery charging cabinets met high-performance criteria to protect surrounding people and property in the event of battery failures.
Addressing Safety Concerns at Energy Storage Systems using Lithium-Ion Technology
Recent fires at energy storage facilities raised lithium ion battery storage safety concerns impacting future regulation.
Performance-Based Design for Lithium-Ion Podcast Series
Join experts Jens Conzen and Mark Suski for a three-part podcast series on lithium-ion technology, risks and hazards, as well as codes and performance-based solutions with a particular focus on the needs of the automotive industry.
Also available on Spotify and Amazon Music.
Meet our Lithium-ion Experts
BS, Fire Protection Engineering, PE: DE, MD, NY, VA, National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
MBA, Data Science, MS, Engineering Mechanics, Dipl. Ing., Produktiontechnik (Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering and Business), Professional European Engineer, EUR ING, Member, Principal Technical Committee Member NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, Member, Energy Storage Fire Prevention and Mitigation Advisory Committee, Member, Member, Member
BS, Fire Protection Engineering Technology,, AS, Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), NICET, Fire Alarm Systems - Level IV, NICET, Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level IV, Principal Technical Committee Member NFPA 75, Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment, Principal Technical Committee Member NFPA 76, Standard for the Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities
BS, Chemical Engineering, Certified Safety Professional, Member, Member, Member,
MS, Business Administration, BS, Electrical Engineering, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Certified, Six Sigma Black Belt (VBSS), Lead Auditor, ISO 13485, 14001, 9001
PhD, Civil Engineering, MEng, Civil Engineering, BEng, Civil Engineering, Member
