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Fire Suppression for Energy Storage Systems and Battery Energy Storage

Kidde APF Article,
July 2024

What is an energy storage system?

Stat-X® condensed aerosol fire suppression is a solution for energy storage systems (ESS) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) applications.

What is a lithium battery?
A lithium-ion battery or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery in which lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge and back when charging.

The Risk
The deep-seated nature of battery fires creates extinguishing challenges for all extinguisher types. Due to outgassing prior to and during the ignition of the batteries, reflash is a potential hazard.

Unlike gas systems operating under high pressure seeking exit of the hazard area, Stat-X aerosol operates at low pressure and remains in the environment to provide ongoing protection.

Gas systems will exit the hazard area through any uncloseable openings. The Stat-X aerosol remains buoyant and allows for uncloseable opening(s), whereas in high-pressure gas systems, the gas will exit rapidly.

Advanced Technology
Stat-X highly-advanced fire suppression technology offers the lightest, most compact, and economical fire extinguishing solution available. Our Stat-X generator is an extremely rugged, hermetically sealed, stainless-steel canister containing a stable, solid compound.

In the event of a fire, Stat-X units automatically release ultra-fine particles and propellant inert gasses which effectively extinguish fires using less mass of agent than any other conventional extinguishing system.