Battery safety for aircraft systems

Fire protection for the aviation industry – battery safety in focus

Technology is transforming the world we live in and is also making its way into airspace. New energy sources, such as batteries with ever-increasing storage capacities, are driving progress and innovation into the future. However, these advancements also come with risks: high-energy-density battery systems can reach temperatures exceeding 1,500 °C and, due to thermal runaway, are prone to catching fire, releasing substances that are detrimental to the environment and hazardous to health, or even exploding in the worst-case scenario. In confined spaces such as aircraft, flames and smoke can spread rapidly and intensely in the event of a fire – a reality that starkly underscores the critical importance of preventive fire protection for batteries in the aviation industry.

Battery safety on board: well-designed fire protection for the propulsion of the future

Phasing out fossil fuels is a global goal, and the shift to battery or hydrogen-powered vehicles is well underway. However, batteries are only as safe as the measures taken to protect them. This is especially true for maintaining safety on board aircraft, from take-off to landing. KuhnOdice’s portfolio includes the following products for this application in aviation: