The SFPE Foundation has announced funding for research into fire and explosion hazards associated with Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
This project aligns with the Foundation’s commitment to the Grand Challenges Initiative (GCI) research agenda, with a specific focus on energy and infrastructure hazards outlined in the GCI Energy & Infrastructure white paper.
Leslie Marshall, PhD, Director of the SFPE Foundation, emphasized the importance of this research: “Funding made possible through the Grand Challenges Initiative and the GCI Partner organizations has enabled us to support this much-needed research.”
The research will provide new insights into ESS fire and explosion hazards, contributing to the overall understanding of how these events compare to other industrial fires.
The project is a collaborative effort involving experts from the Fire & Risk Alliance, ZAG, and other institutions.
The primary goal of the research is to analyze existing data, studies, and past incidents related to ESS fires.
The project team will identify the fire and explosion hazards posed by ESS technologies, and compare them with hazards from industrial fires.
This information will be shared with fire protection professionals to improve design guidelines and safety protocols.
The project includes several key tasks, such as conducting a literature review, analyzing fire and explosion hazards, comparing ESS incidents with industrial fire events, and identifying potential mitigation technologies.
The research aims to offer valuable insights for both the fire protection and fire engineering communities.
The research team is led by several prominent figures, including Noah L.
Ryder, PhD, PE of Fire & Risk Alliance, and Prof.
Grunde Jomaas from ZAG.
They will be joined by a team of engineers and consultants who specialize in fire protection and ESS safety.
Ryder highlighted the significance of the project: “We are thrilled to be a co-recipient of the SFPE Foundation project.
ESS play an increasingly vital role in meeting the world’s growing clean energy needs and in ensuring resiliency in our communities.”
The project is made possible through the support of several organizations, including Code Red Consultants, Fisher Engineering, LMDG, Sparc Fire Protection Engineering, and the UL Research Institutes’ Electrochemical Safety Research Institute.
These partners contribute financially and provide expert guidance as part of the External Advisory Panel.
The SFPE Foundation’s Grand Challenges Initiative is supported by a broad network of corporate, academic, and research partners.
This project, in particular, has garnered backing from several leading fire safety and engineering organizations.
The SFPE Foundation has announced funding for research into fire and explosion hazards linked to Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
The project, conducted in collaboration with Fire & Risk Alliance and ZAG, aims to compare ESS fire risks to industrial fire hazards.
The research will review existing studies and historical data, with findings to be shared with fire protection professionals to improve safety protocols.
The project is supported by several organizations, including Code Red Consultants and UL Research Institutes.
The research is part of the SFPE Foundation’s broader Grand Challenges Initiative, which seeks to address critical fire safety issues.
