As data centers adopt lithium-ion UPS batteries, thermal runaway has become a distinct emergency scenario with its own warning signs and response protocol, different from traditional lead-acid battery incidents. This course covers thermal runaway recognition, containment, and emergency response specific to lithium-ion systems.
You'll leave understanding why lithium-ion response differs from lead-acid procedures, and how to coordinate correctly with fire services on a lithium-ion-specific incident.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize the early warning signs of lithium-ion battery thermal runaway
- Apply correct containment procedures during a thermal event
- Coordinate emergency response with fire services for lithium-ion incidents
- Understand why lithium-ion response differs from lead-acid battery incidents
Course Modules
Thermal Runaway Fundamentals
What causes it, and why lithium-ion batteries behave differently under stress.
Early Warning Signs
Recognizing a developing thermal event before it escalates.
Containment Procedures
What to do, and not do, during a thermal runaway event.
Emergency Response Coordination
Working with fire services on a lithium-ion-specific incident.
Who This Course Is For
Audience: Facilities and emergency response staff working near lithium-ion battery installations.