Practical ways of safely dealing with the stranded energy issue
National Fire Protection Association – Powerful batteries are everywhere these days from cars to home energy storage systems, and even lawnmowers.
When those batteries are damaged, large amounts of energy can be trapped inside with no good way of removing it. This stranded energy can cause reigniting fires and can present an electrocution hazard.
With the number of batteries worldwide expected to rise dramatically in the near future, first responders are looking for practical ways of safely dealing with the stranded energy issue.
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Learn more in the cover story, “Stranded” in the January/February 2020 issue of NFPA Journal. nfpa.org/stranded.
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