Liquid Cooling Energy Storage Fire Fighting

In this paper, we propose a new liquid cooling strategy (NLCS) by embedding liquid cooling technology into firefighters' suits to create a composite protection system that intercepts heat before it enters the microenvironment under the suit. The performance of the NLCS was evaluated through thermal protective performance tests.

The 5MWh liquid-cooling energy storage system comprises cells, BMS, a 20'GP container, thermal management system, firefighting system, bus unit, power distribution unit, wiring harness, and more. And, the container offers a protective capability and serves as a transportable workspace for equipment operation.

The new strategy effectively intercepts heat before it reaches firefighters, enhancing protective performance. The new strategy reduces energy consumption and minimizes cold stimulation. This study provides valuable references for the application of liquid cooling in firefighting scenarios.

The energy storage firefighting system is designed specifically for fire safety in storage facilities which aims to prevent and respond to any fire incidents that may occur, ensuring both personnel safety and normally equipment functioning.

“In the event of a thermal runaway, liquid-cooled systems may not stop fire propagation, leaving the risk of escalating events unaddressed,” Jack Wu says. Liquid cooling systems often rely on extensive plumbing, pumps, and heat exchangers, which add to the complexity and maintenance requirements.

As a result, liquid cooling provides thermal management but not fire suppression. “In the event of a thermal runaway, liquid-cooled systems may not stop fire propagation, leaving the risk of escalating events unaddressed,” Jack Wu says.