APR 143E Hazards of Electrochemical Storage Systems in Solar & Storage

Lecture Hours: 1
Credits: 1

Identifiy the hazards associated with electrochemical energy storage systems that vary significantly across different storage chemistries available on the market today, and include chemical burns, hazardous fumes, electric shock, explosion, and fire. Identify common chemistries, including lead acid, lithium ion, and nickel iron, and the different installation, maintenance, storage, and transportation requirements that can lead to fatal consequences if not conducted properly. Produced under an OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grant, provides training on the hazards associated with each energy storage technology and the control measures to eliminate or mitigate those hazards.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe Energy Storage Technologies- Energy storage basics, lead-acid energy storage systems, lithium-ion energy storage, other types of electrochemical energy storage systems
Understand OSHA safety regulations, NFPA 70 (the National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace) NFPA 855 (Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems), the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Fire Code (IFC)
Identify electrical shock hazards, electrical arc flash hazards, electrical PPE, electrical connection hazards
Recognize chemical hazards, fire hazards, gas hazards, physical hazards, storage and transportation hazards, temperature effects on batteries, working space and clean installations

Content Outline

Electrical Hazards
Chemical Hazards
NFPA 70