IMCASafety Flash
NOPSEMA: Fire risks associated with electric storage batteries
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 22/15
- Date
- Themes
- Electrical SafetyExplosionHot Work and Fire
Summary
Leaking electrolyte in a UPS battery room may cause short circuits, thermal runaway, fire and potentially explosive hydrogen atmospheres.
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IMCA SF 22/15. Themes: electrical safety, explosion, hot work and fire.
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