Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Describe the construction of lithium-ion cells and identify the unique characteristics of lithium-ion batteries.
  • List the reasons lithium-ion batteries fail and explain the process of thermal runaway. 
  • Describe the fire and explosion hazards resulting from thermal runaway propagation in lithium-ion batteries. 
  • Develop strategies to reduce the risk associated with thermal runaway, including fire and explosion hazards.

Course Lessons

  • Introduction 0:02
  • Cell Construction and Thermal Runaway 0:13
  • Fire and Explosion Hazards 0:28
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation 0:07
  • Final Assessment 0:15

Applicable NFPA Standards

NFPA 1001 (2019): 4.3.3



Prerequisites

N/A