CFD modelling of energy storage room fire with low-pressure water mist extinguishing
author:
MATEUSZ BRZEZIŃSKI, DOROTA BRZEZIŃSKA, MARIA BRZEZIŃSKA
ORCID ID:
0009-0008-8633-3602 , 0000-0003-4615-4454, 0000-0002-9095-817X
No:
10/2025 Instal pp.25-29
DOI:
10.36119/15.2025.10.3
The increasing use of lithium-ion batteries has made their fire prevention and protection a critical aspect for users. This
article presents the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling of energy storage room fire and its
low-pressure water mist extinguishing. Real-scale experiments and CFD simulations indicated that without fire
extinguishing, battery fires can lead to uncontrolled temperature rises, jet flames, or explosions. While the installation of
water mist systems can prevent the fire propagation, lower the temperature, and control fire propagation on adjacent
modules, even in complex battery systems. The CFD simulations proved the effectiveness of this approach in the design
of water mist systems in energy storage rooms. The article presents a structured research procedure in which the
computer model allows for the analysis of fire development from a single cell to a full-scale energy storage facility.
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About Authors:
Mateusz Brzeziński https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8633-3602 ‒ Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, International Faculty of Engineering, Poland, 257134@edu.p.lodz.pl, prof. dr hab. inż. Dorota Brzezińska https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4615-4454 ‒ Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering K95, Poland, inż. arch. Maria Brzezińska https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9095-817X ‒ Ghent University, Belgium, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Maria.Brzezinska@UGent.be; Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Poland. Corresponding author: dorota.brzezinska@p.lodz.pl
