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Vigilex DUAL-VENT - System for BESS Fire Protection
The DUAL-VENT system is specifically engineered for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to provide comprehensive fire protection. It addresses crucial industry standards such as NFPA 68 and NFPA 69, ensuring both the prevention and mitigation of thermal runaway incidents. The system incorporates advanced gas detection and automatic venting mechanisms which are vital to expel hazardous gases swiftly during a thermal runaway event. Additionally, the system facilitates effective overpressure relief following an explosion, directing potential flames safely upwards away from equipment and personnel, thus minimizing collateral damage and ensuring safety. DUAL-VENT®'s integration capability with ARC-VENT® further enhances protection by combining quick gas extraction and effective explosion mitigation. This solution is notable for its cost-efficiency and competitive edge in the market, aligning with stringent safety protocols while offering seamless integration through an included connection box. This makes it a pivotal component in safeguarding BESS installations.
Fire protection systems installed within a BESS enclosure are insufficient on their own to prevent a thermal runaway. This has been extensively demonstrated through studies, tests, and reports.
It is imperative to both discharge the BESS of flammable gases when they are detected and to protect the enclosure and surrounding environment during an explosion.
The DUAL-VENT® is designed and engineered to meet both of these requirements in one system and is the only product on the market to address the requirements for NFPA 68 and NFPA 69.
During thermal runaway, a single defective battery cell can generate a large amount of dangerous gases. This can result in a severe uncontrolled fire or an explosion.
Combined with a monitoring system and detection system, the DUAL-VENT® quickly extracts hazardous gases from the enclosure, considerably reducing the risk of fire and explosion.
Once the monitoring system deems the enclosure safe, the DUAL-VENT® automatically closes and seals the container.
In the event of an explosion within an enclosure, the deflagration panel opens to release the overpressurization generated by the explosion and
directs flames upwards and away from surrounding equipment and people when installed on the top of your BESS.