As part of the VERSAPRINT project’s ongoing mission to transform battery technology, we are excited to share significant advancements in our Building Block 7 (BB7). This development focuses on critical aspects of battery safety, performance, and environmental impact at the module level.
Key objectives of BB7:
- Exhaust gas management system: BB7 is designed to manage exhaust gases and control the thermal runaway (TR) events in battery modules. The system aims to mitigate the impact of TR by effectively cooling gases and containing flames within the module, thus enhancing overall safety and performance.
- Innovative design and testing: CEA has led the design of an extraction system that can either be integrated into the battery casing or function as a standalone component. This system, developed with support from RWTH and SON, is crafted to meet specific requirements regarding shape, thickness, and mechanical resistance.
- Simulation and preliminary results: Our team has used a TR model, based on data from previous VERSAPRINT work, to simulate the performance of the exhaust gas management system. Early assessments were completed during the M12 milestone and have shown promising results.
- Upcoming reports: Detailed performance validation and safety evaluations of BB7 will be documented in forthcoming deliverables D4.4 and D4.5. These reports will provide comprehensive insights into the effectiveness and reliability of the exhaust gas management system.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of battery technology with VERSAPRINT. For further information on BB7 and our other innovations, visit our website and keep an eye on our upcoming reports.
