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The increasing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, solar systems, and many electronic devices brings not only technological advancements but also new challenges in fire safety.

Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries pose unique risks, as conventional fire extinguishers designed for standard fire types are often not adequately effective.

This can delay extinguishment and significantly increase the extent of damage and danger. In response to this issue, “FlameBlock Lithium Black” is introduced as an innovative safety solution specifically developed for lithium-ion battery fires.

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Data Center and BESS Fire Protection | FIRELAB

BESS – LithiumBlack and Titan: Two Protection Systems for a Comprehensive Fire Protection Solution. Data centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems, or BESS, are a crucial foundation of the digital economy and the energy transition. At the same time, lithium-ion batteries, inverters, switchgear, and electrical distributions present special requirements for fire protection. Lithium Black and Titan address potential fire hazards directly:

LithiumBlack protects lithium-ion batteries and battery storage systems.
Titan protects electrical distributions, switchgear, and inverters.

Together, both products form an autonomous protection concept for particularly sensitive and technically demanding areas.

BESS - The Challenge

Fires can occur in various places. In data centers and BESS facilities, there are fundamentally two primary fire risks.

Thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries
Damaged, overloaded, or faulty battery cells can enter a thermal runaway process. This results in extremely high temperatures. The fire can quickly spread to neighboring cells and can reignite even after what seems to be a successful extinguishment.

Electrical defects
Loose connections, overloaded circuits, insulation failures, arcing, or defective power electronics can cause fires in the following areas:

Control cabinets
Electrical distributions
Switchgear
Inverters
Cable and control systems

If a fire starts in these components, it can spread to neighboring battery systems and other parts of the facility.

BESS - The Two-Pillar Protection Concept

Battery Protection and Electrical Infrastructure Protection

Column 1: Lithium Black – Lithium Black directly intervenes with the affected battery or battery module. The extinguishing agent:

cools the battery
encases the affected module
interrupts the thermal runaway process
reduces the risk of rekindling
limits the spread to adjacent cells
binds or suppresses hazardous fumes

Column 2: Titan – Titan is used directly in electrical distributions, control cabinets, switchgear, and inverter housings. In case of sufficient heat exposure, the system activates automatically and releases the extinguishing agent FK-5-1-12. This is intended to combat any resulting fire immediately at its source.

BESS - LithiumBlack

Special Fire Extinguishing Agent for Lithium-Ion Batteries and BESS Systems
Lithium Black is a mineral-based extinguishing agent specifically developed for fires and thermal events involving lithium-ion batteries.

It is suitable for various applications including:

Battery energy storage systems
Data centers
Solar batteries
Industrial battery storage
Telecommunication systems
Emergency power systems
Server and technology rooms
Electric vehicles
Mobile devices and consumer electronics

How Lithium Black Works
A pressure vessel filled with Lithium Black is connected to a piping and nozzle system. The nozzles are strategically positioned to target individual battery modules.

If an affected module reaches a defined trigger temperature, the thermal element of the corresponding nozzle opens. The extinguishing agent is directly introduced into the affected battery housing. Lithium Black:

specifically reaches the affected battery module
surrounds and cools the battery
counteracts thermal runaway
limits the spread to adjacent cells
reduces the risk of re-ignition

Your Benefits – Targeted Firefighting – Only the affected battery module is treated. Unaffected batteries and areas of the system can be protected.

Rapid Cooling
The extinguishing agent removes heat from the affected battery, counteracting further temperature increases.
Protection Against Re-ignition
Lithium-ion batteries can reignite even after a long time. Lithium Black is designed to reduce this risk.
Protection of Asset Values
Through targeted application, secondary damage to adjacent batteries, electronics, and infrastructure can be minimized.
Environmentally Friendly Composition
Lithium Black is mineral-based, biodegradable, and, according to the manufacturer, contains no toxic substances.
Control of Hazardous Fumes
During a thermal event, hazardous gases can be released. Lithium Black helps to contain these fumes and limit their spread.

BESS - Titan

Autonomous Fire Safety for Electrical Systems
Titan is a heat-activated fire safety system tailored for small, enclosed, or hard-to-access electrical spaces. This system is particularly ideal for:

Electrical cabinets
Fuse panels
Electrical distributions
Switchgear
Inverters
Server technology
Control systems
Cable connection rooms
Machine and plant controls

How Titan Operates
Titan comprises microcapsules filled with the extinguishing agent FK-5-1-12. When exposed to specific heat levels, the microcapsules rupture. The extinguishing agent is released directly at the fire source and absorbs heat from the flames. The extinguishing process happens:

automatically
at the fire origin
without a power supply
without wiring
without manual activation
without any residue from extinguishing agents

Your Advantages

Completely Autonomous
Titan requires no power supply, sensors, control lines, or external triggering units.
Instant Activation at the Fire Location
The system activates immediately with the detected heat.
No Residuals
FK-5-1-12 does not leave behind powder, foam, or water residues.
Safeguarding Sensitive Electronics
As the extinguishing agent produces no solid residues, cleaning efforts and potential secondary damage to electronic components are reduced.
Simplified Retrofitting
Titan can be incorporated into existing systems and enclosures without significant structural changes.
Non-Corrosive
The extinguishing agent is suitable for sensitive electrical and electronic environments.
Extended Service Life
According to the manufacturer, the microcapsules have a service life of around five years under standard conditions.

Why use Lithium Black and Titanium together?

Fire protection starts with the potential cause of the fire. A battery storage system can be compromised by a defect in a battery cell or by an electrical fault in an adjacent control cabinet or inverter.

Without Titan – A fire in an electrical distribution system or inverter can spread to the battery systems and trigger a thermal runaway process.
Without Lithium Black – A thermal event within a battery can spread to additional cells and modules. Conventional extinguishing systems may suppress flames without adequately cooling the battery.

Lithium Black and Titan protect different hazard areas:

Fire Origin	Protection System	Function
Lithium-Ion Battery	Lithium Black	Cooling, containment, and reducing re-ignition
Control Cabinet or Electrical Distribution	Titan	Suppress fire directly at the source
Inverter	Titan	Heat-activated and residue-free fire fighting
Battery Storage System	Lithium Black	Targeted protection of the affected module

Typical Applications

Data Centers
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Utility Companies
Solar and Wind Power Plants
Industrial Facilities
Telecommunication Sites
Server and Technical Rooms
Electrical Cabinets and Distributions
Inverter Systems
Charging Infrastructure
Emergency Power and UPS Systems
Logistics and Production Shops

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At Vogt-CTE, we provide our European trading partners access to unique innovations in fire extinguishing technology. Our solutions facilitate firefighting efforts, making them faster, safer, and less resource-intensive. The products we represent are highly specialized, field-tested, and make a real difference – saving lives every day. We don’t just bring products to market; we deliver progress. Together with our partners, we ensure these innovations reach those who need them most: those on the front lines conducting rescue operations.