Does the energy storage container have to have a sprinkler

4 FAQs about Does the energy storage container have to have a sprinkler

Do I need a sprinkler system for a battery ESS?

A: Testing has shown that water is the most efective agent for cooling for a battery ESS. For this reason, a sprinkler system designed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, is required by NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Energy Storage Systems.

Can a sprinkler system cool an ESS fire?

Testing has shown water to be the most efective medium for cooling an ESS fire. A sprinkler system that complies with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, should be installed in buildings where an ESS is installed.

Are energy storage systems a fire hazard?

There is currently limited data available on the fire hazard of energy storage systems (ESS) including two full-scale open-air tests from the 2016 Foundation project and a separate project that included intermediate scale fire testing conducted at the module level to evaluate the performance of fire suppressants.

What is the maximum battery capacity of a sprinkler?

The calculations are based on 12 sprinklers flowing at a minimum pressure of 35 psi, and the sprinklers must be either K-22.4 or K-25.2. The maximum battery state of charge of 60%, the maximum electrolyte weight of 20%, and the maximum battery capacity of 41 Ah are further restrictions on the use of this criterion.