Safe, Eco-Friendly, Fast & Flexible
Safe
Fast, safe, and easy handling of damaged electric vehicles and/or Li-ion batteries.
Certification by the Fraunhofer Institute. Link to the certificate.
Manufactured according to
DIN 14505 and 30722-1
Eco-Friendly
The environmentally friendly AKKUGRAIN granulate absorbs and neutralizes a large portion of the gases, energy, and liquids released.
Manufactured according to the AwSV guideline / special wastewater regulation for the protection of water protection areas, thus posing no risk or contamination to the environment/soil.
Fast
The Dry-Fire-Con is ready for use immediately after placing the e-vehicle or the Li-ion battery inside.
No additional resources such as water, extinguishing agents, or electricity are required.
A quarantine system that operates without extinguishing water and without electricity.
Flexible
The Dry-Fire-Con can be set up anywhere.
The only requirement is a stable and level surface.
Areas of Application
Car dealerships / workshops / quarantine areas-
OEM manufacturers, testing and safety centers
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Transport of development vehicles
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Highway and tunnel operators
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Parking garages / underground car parks
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Fire departments and recovery services
Dry Fire Con
Fast, safe, and easy handling of damaged electric vehicles.
Increased safety for emergency crews and the environment.
Water-free extinguishing inside the Dry Fire Con.
Fire suppression is achieved using the newly developed and patented AkkuGrain granulate.
No need for additional vehicles (e.g., water supply), because the AkkuGrain is already included inside the Dry Fire Con (container)!
The intelligent modular design enables faster restoration after a fire event.
No contamination of soil from extinguishing agents! Suitable for use even in water protection areas.
Dry Fire Con according to DIN 14505 and 30722-1. Transportability is maintained through the use of solid AkkuGrain.
Permanent protection against long-term reactions (thermal runaway) of Li-ion batteries!
Eco-friendly AkkuGrain granulate absorbs, to a large extent, generated liquids, toxic fumes, and burning gases.
Dry Fire System
Dry Fire Systems
Dry Fire Con Standart
Dry Fire Con XL/XXL (Transport)
Dry Fire Storage Single/Double
Dry Fire Box Plus
Dry Fire Box Metall
Prototypes
The transport of development tools is possible easily and discreetly.
The containers can be secured with a seal or a lock.
Intact battery
Transport possible according to ADR for intact Li-ion batteries up to 400 kg. ADR-certified according to VG II.
Approved for packaging regulations P903 / P908 / P909 / P910.
Dry Fire Con
Extinguishing process
Description
The Dry-Fire-Con was developed as a pressure- and water-free quarantine container. Noticeable and damaged electric vehicles can be quarantined very quickly and safely.
The container is fully lined with metal baskets filled with the globally patented AkkuGrain granulate.
This quarantine system allows for complete containment of the thermal runaway of an electric vehicle.
Flames are quickly extinguished due to the consumption of the limited oxygen in the air and the combustion itself. Additionally, the formation of water vapor from the heating of the AkkuGrain displaces the remaining air. This results in rapid cooling of the fire source through the generated water vapor.
Procedure of Fire and Extinguishing in the Firefighting Container
At the start of a fire (thermal runaway), the fleece lining on the ceiling melts, allowing the AkkuGrain to cascade down the walls and surround the vehicle with granulate.
With the consumption of oxygen and the cooling of the fire source, the extinguishing process for an internal combustion engine vehicle is immediately completed.
In the case of an electric vehicle, if the lithium battery fails, a thermal runaway can occur in the worst case, releasing all stored electrical energy uncontrollably. This leads to severe overheating of the battery to 600–1100°C. Initially, flammable solvents evaporate from the electrolyte.
The adsorptive capacity of the AkkuGrain reduces and neutralizes the escaping solvents and reaction gases, lowering the risk of combustion and explosions.
When the LiPF6 salt decomposes into highly toxic byproducts, water vapor hydrolyzes these into HF and H₃PO₄, which are partially neutralized and fixed by the AkkuGrain.
Decomposition products from the plastics in the lithium battery include inorganic gases such as CO₂, CO, CH₄, and H₂, as well as numerous organic compounds with increasing molecular weight up to soot. The soot is partially adsorbed by the AkkuGrain. The adsorption of organic decomposition products is more complete the higher their molecular weight.
Without protective measures, a lithium battery thermal runaway often results in intense fire or explosions, potentially destroying surrounding structures and endangering the health of people nearby.
Inside the fire container, the AkkuGrain generates large amounts of water vapor, which helps reduce the high temperatures of the vehicle.
Fires and explosions are additionally contained by patented spray hatches. The AkkuGrain significantly reduces the risk of further explosions and fires. Likewise, water vapor decomposes toxic LiPF6 byproducts, and the resulting acidic products HF and H₃PO₄ are largely neutralized and fixed in the AkkuGrain.
Cooling During a Fire of an Electric Vehicle in the Quarantine/Extinguishing Container
Water vapor from heat removal, generated by the hot areas of the battery during thermal runaway, escapes into the container’s free gas space. Some of the vapor exits the unpressurized container through relief openings, releasing energy into the surrounding air. The remaining vapor condenses on the outer walls and roof, releasing the heat generated during condensation through the metal walls immediately and completely to the outside.
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