FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM OF ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Organization Name

SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Won Sung Kim of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Soo Taek Kim of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Myoung Kon Kim of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)

In Hyeok Song of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Hyun Soon Lee of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Dong Seok In of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Geon Il Kim of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Ji Won Song of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Deok Jo Kang of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Sung Koo Kang of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)

FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM OF ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18559656 titled 'FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM OF ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a fire-extinguishing system for an energy storage device with multiple battery racks, capable of detecting and extinguishing fires in battery modules when certain thresholds are exceeded.

The system includes a sensing part to detect temperature, voltage, and smoke in the battery modules.
A fire-extinguishing part injects a fire-extinguishing chemical into the battery module when values detected by the sensing part exceed predetermined thresholds.
The fire-extinguishing part includes a pipe fitting member to adjust the supply pressure of the fire-extinguishing chemical.

Key Features and Innovation:

Detection of temperature, voltage, and smoke in battery modules.
Automatic fire extinguishing when thresholds are exceeded.
Adjustable supply pressure of fire-extinguishing chemical.

Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in various energy storage systems, data centers, and industrial settings where fire safety is crucial.

Problems Solved: The system addresses the risk of fires in battery modules by providing an automated fire-extinguishing solution.

Benefits:

Enhanced safety in energy storage systems.
Prevention of potential fire hazards.
Automatic response to fire incidents.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in energy storage facilities, data centers, and industrial settings to improve fire safety measures and protect valuable assets.

Questions about Fire-Extinguishing System for Energy Storage Device: 1. How does the system detect fires in battery modules? 2. What are the potential benefits of implementing this technology in energy storage facilities?

Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research focuses on optimizing the fire-extinguishing system for increased efficiency and reliability in detecting and extinguishing fires in battery modules.

Original Abstract Submitted

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a fire-extinguishing system of an energy storage device including a plurality of battery racks for receiving a plurality of battery modules, the fire-extinguishing system comprising: a sensing part for detecting at least one of a temperature, a voltage, and smoke of a battery module; and a fire-extinguishing part for injecting a fire-extinguishing chemical to the battery module when at least one of values detected by the sensing part exceeds a predetermined threshold value, wherein the fire-extinguishing part further comprises a pipe fitting member provided on a path through which the fire-extinguishing chemical is supplied with respect to the battery rack to change a supply pressure of the fire-extinguishing chemical.