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What have we learned so far about lithium-ion battery fires?

19 Sep 2023
Innovation Theatre | Hall 5
Innovation Theatre | Hall 5
Join this session for an overview of the main hazards of lithium-ion battery fires: toxic gas, battery/confined vapour cloud explosion, rocket-like flames and unconfined vapour cloud explosion; the rapidity with which fire spreads; the human cost; fire suppression methods; and standard operating procedures.
Speakers
Paul Christensen, Professor - Newcastle University