As part of the SUVEREN2Use research project funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, the third networking event of the consortium partners, associated partners and advisory boards took place on 17 April 2024 at FOGTEC in Cologne.
In addition to reports on progress in the individual work packages and upcoming work, there was an opportunity for lively discussions on fire protection during the life cycle of lithium-ion batteries.
The reports on the extensive sampling programme to determine the contamination of extinguishing water and surfaces, as part of the fire tests in the project, led to an exchange on the measures necessary for fire damage restoration. What stood out in particular here was the fact that there is still a lack of reliable data and high-quality information for targeted occupational safety.
Impressive images of damage to building structures after ignitions led to an exchange on how the explosion risk of venting gases can be determined and minimised.
