Battery fire safety

The presence of batteries continues to grow in society as they are integrated into an increasing variety of products such as electric cars and e-bikes. This also increases the risk of battery fires, which are complicated to extinguish - and may cause an explosion.

At DBI - The Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology – we are dedicated to gaining new knowledge about battery fires and explosions. We use our knowledge to evaluate the existing strategies for fighting battery fires and make recommendations for safe design, placement, handling and use of batteries. Based on our research, we offer a range battery-related services:

• Risk assessment
• Fire safety evaluation
• Simulation and modelling
• Small-scale fire testing
• Full-scale fire testing
• Fire investigation

Please contact Battery Program Manager Agata Gallas-Hulin for a talk on how DBI can assist you.

Read about our battery-related research projects:

About DBI  - The Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology

DBI is among the most modern and high-tech institutes for various aspects of fire safety and security. We are an independent, non-profit Research Technology Organization (RTO or in Danish: GTS institute) rooted in research, development and innovation.

We develop technological knowledge in collaboration with Danish and foreign universities and research institutes, and our 350+ experts work with great passion to secure lives and assets.

Our 3,000-square-meter headquarters - located only 20 minutes away from Copenhagen Airport - houses an advanced fire laboratory with furnaces for all types of fire tests. We work globally, and our fire test reports are recognized worldwide. We also offer services within fire prevention, fire investigation, and security, and have an extensive department of education with a wide range of courses and training.