General Manager, FPE The Hiller Companies Wilmington, North Carolina
Presentation Description: Because the industry continues to develop new battery configurations and codes continue to grow and change, this presentation will draw from recent testing and fire and mitigation systems, including further updates on the explosion hazard. Where are we now? Including real-life experiences and research information supported by the events such as McMicken, the UK Carnegie Road Event, Tesla’s successful failures, etc. This presentation will address specific changes to code requirements from the NFPA 855 2020 edition that impacts our industry. The advancements in battery storage technology openly address Explosion risks with Lithium-Ion batteries. It will also outline current approaches to managing large-scale battery failures and Explosions. And What’s Next, and where do we go from here?
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Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand the upcoming changes to the fire code and how to meet those requirements.
Upon completion, participants will be able to look at the evolution of the safety technology for BESS and understand best practices utilized in the industry.
Upon completion, participants will be able to implement those best practices and new code standards.
