Technical Discussion on Battery Safety and Fire Protection Held in Bandung

Bandung, Indonesia – On September 23, 2024, the Indonesian Fire and Rescue Foundation (IFRF) hosted a highly informative technical discussion focused on advanced fire protection topics at the Hotel Sutan Raja in Soreang, Kabupaten Bandung. The event brought together key stakeholders from the fire safety community to discuss critical issues related to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Safety.

Event Agenda and Highlights:

1. Introduction to Zephyr Intelligent Systems:
   • The workshop began with an overview of Zephyr Intelligent Systems, highlighting their innovative solutions designed to ensure battery application safety.
2. Pack Level Prevention:
   • The importance of pack-level prevention was emphasized as a critical method for protecting battery applications. This segment underscored the necessity of implementing robust safety measures at the pack level to prevent accidents.
3. Four-Level Closed-Loop Prevention and Control Solution:
   • A detailed introduction to the four-level closed-loop solution was provided, covering Battery Internal Temperature Sensing (BITS), Battery Internal Detection System (BIDS), Battery Internal Control System (BICS), and Comprehensive Thermal Failure Early Warning System (CTFES).
4. Overview of Chinese Standards and Regulations:
   • The workshop included a comprehensive overview of China’s standards and regulations on battery thermal safety, with a particular focus on electric city buses and logistics vehicles.
5. Global Standards and Regulations Overview:
   • Attendees were introduced to the standards and regulations in the USA, EU, and Australia regarding battery thermal safety, providing a global perspective on the issue.
6. Analysis of Global Battery Fire Accidents:
   • An analysis of global battery fire accidents and recall rates was presented, highlighting the critical importance of pack-level prevention technologies in reducing such incidents.
7. Importance of Pack Level Prevention:
   • The session reiterated the effectiveness and necessity of pack-level prevention technologies in ensuring battery safety, emphasizing how these measures can significantly mitigate risks.
8. Proposed Standards in Indonesia:
   • Proposed standards for solution and product-level technical requirements in various applications were discussed, aiming to align Indonesia with global best practices in battery safety.