Intertek performs battery fire and abuse testing to ensure safety and proper performance
We are equipped to perform the following testing services:
- Fire Testing: Cell, Module, Full Battery Pack
- Drop: 30 Meter Drop Test (Full Battery Pack)
- Overcharge
Battery Fire and Abuse Testing Specifications
- FreedomCAR Electical Energy Storage System Abuse Test Manual for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Applications
- U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium Electrochemical Storage System Abuse Test Procedure Manual (SAND99-0497)
- SAE J2464, Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Battery Abuse Testing
- Simulated Fire Tests for Cell and Battery Packs
- Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assembly per ASTM 1529
Intertek’s safety evaluations for Fire Risk Assessments for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) start from cell technology and continue through to the final installed product.
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