Fire Safety Containment Unit

Fire Safety Containment Units (FSCU)

Patent protected

At Fire Containers Limited, we care about our customers' needs. That's why we created the Fire Safety Containment Unit (FSCU) in response to requests from clients and industry demands. With the increasing use of Lithium batteries in various industries, there is a growing need for safe storage solutions for these batteries and battery packs.

With more and more industries relying on Lithium batteries the need for safe storage of these cells, modules and battery packs is growing at an exponential rate across the globe. We have already seen many total loss scenarios caused by Lithium battery fires in the logistics industry, vehicle workshops and dealerships, battery recycling centres just to name a few.

This is why we have designed and introduced the Fire Safety Containmant Unit - FSCU which is the first global solution with recirculating water suppression and containment to combat the ever-increasing rise in Lithium battery incidents affecting many sectors across all continents.

The FSCU like its predecessor the Electric Vehicle Containment Unit (EVCU) utilises our patented design for recirculating high pressure misting systems to allow continual cooling and fire suppression in the event of a defective or damaged cell entering into thermal runaway or thermal cascade.

All onboard water is contained filtered and recirculated and therefore also prevents any environmental contamination. The units are easily emptied into IBC containers for safe removal and disposal of any contaminated water.

"Taking the hazard out of the risk area is essential in preventing total loss scenarios”

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Early detection and suppression

Early detection and interaction is key in tackling fire incidents. When a Lib cell enters ‘Thermal runaway’ we know they are extremely difficult if not impossible to extinguish as they create their own Oxygen and Hydrogen creating a self-sustaining chemical reaction. Even full submersion in water will not extinguish the Lithium cell.

Most other manufacturers rely on producing a ‘fireproof box’ which is designed to contain a fire but without a first strike capability the fire will spread rapidly within their boxes to neighbouring cells and products leading to an extremely serious fire with thousands of litres of toxic and flammable gases being released into the atmosphere. In addition, these ‘Boxes’ will eventually fail due to the extreme temperatures being produced from the involvement of multiple batteries.

However, there is a solution - What you can do is extinguish the flames emitting outside the cell which spreads to neighbouring cells and products. This therefore prevents the spread of the fire and contains the fire to the point of the fire’s origin.

The principle is quite simple with early detection of a fire starting then a rapid high pressure water misting system to extinguish the flame front with the production of steam whilst wetting and cooling all other products within the container. This will therefore contain the original fire to within the Lib cell or module and prevent a rapid escalation of the incident from the involvement of other batteries or products contained within the unit.

"Utilising steam to fight fires is a tried and tested method used by fire services across the world. The expansion ratio of water to steam at 100 degrees Celsius is 1700:1 meaning 1 litre of water creates 1700 litres of steam which inhibits fire growth. At 530 degrees Celsius this expansion ratio increases to 4200:1. The hotter the fire the more effective the water becomes."

All units can also be fitted with either refrigeration units or air conditioning units to control the temperatures within the units. This is especially important in hot countries as internal temperatures can rise above safe levels for storing Lib cells or other flammable substances. In addition, units can be fitted with Telematics to send notifications should a unit activate.

Just some of the sectors who can benefit from FSCU’s

Police departments – confiscated e-scooters and bikes etc

Government agencies and buildings

Multi occupancy housing – Safe storage outside residential buildings of e-scooter or e-bikes.

Ports and airports – Storage of confiscated electrical items

Car dealerships and workshops – Removal of suspect or damaged cells from the workplace.
Shipping and freight – Units can also be fitted with refrigeration or air conditioning units
Military – Storage of battery cells or ordinance.
Warehouses –safe storage and isolation of damaged packages
Battery recycling plants – safe storage of battery cells outside the plant.
Construction industry – safe charging and storing a battery packs.
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All units can be made to size from 10ft to 40ft and on bodies suitable for a variety of vehicles – Hook Lift, slide bed, Beaver tails etc plus lifted on/off with HIAB if required too.

We design them specifically for the customers’ requirements. All units also come with extra large vent ports and safety blow open panels in the event of over pressurising inside the containers.

Audible and visual activation alarms are fitted as standard.

For more information on any of our products please contact us via email, phone or send us your email and we will be in touch to assist you regarding your enquiries.

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Fire Containers Ltd. are proud to have designed and developed the Electric Vehicle Containment Unit - EVCU (patent protected). The first mobile solution for cooling and firefighting whilst on the move with its unique onboard water supply and suppression system.

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