Fire tests on batteries
ECE R100 Rev.3 compliance and thermal safety assessment
Guarantee the safety and regulatory compliance of your rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS)
The Emitech Group offers comprehensive expertise in conducting fire resistance tests on lithium batteries as part of ECE R100 Rev.3 certification. These tests, described in Annex 9E of the regulation, aim to assess the behaviour of batteries in the event of an external fire and to verify that the storage system provides sufficient time for passenger evacuation.
Our services are aimed at battery manufacturers, approval engineers, quality managers and electric mobility project managers involved in the development of batteries that comply with the most stringent regulatory requirements.
Objectives of ECE R100 fire tests
- Meet the requirements of Annex 9E of Revision 3 of ECE Regulation R100
- Check battery resistance in the event of exposure to an external fire (simulation of a vehicle fire or fire in the immediate environment)
- Guarantee a sufficient safety time to allow evacuation of the driver and passengers
- Ensure regulatory compliance with a view to obtaining the E mark for RESS
Battery fire test procedure (Appendix 9E)
Direct exposure
Indirect exposure
Post-exposure monitoring
Behaviour monitoring
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The Emitech Group's test facilities
Advanced instrumentation
- Temperature measurement using multi-channel thermocouples
- Infrared (IR) camera for real-time thermal analysis
- Multi-angle video recording (up to 4 simultaneous views)
- Environmental sensors: ambient temperature, wind speed, humidity
Installation safety
- Dedicated test cell for lithium-ion batteries
- Reinforced ventilation and post-test monitoring
- Confined test area, compliant with abusive test requirements
Our additional services
Test campaigns based on a multi-standard test envelope
We conduct tests in accordance with the following additional standards:
- UL 2580 / UL 1973 / UL 9540A
- IEC 62619 / IEC 62660-2
- SAE J2464 / ISO 12405 / UN 38.3
An in-depth analysis
- Post-mortem analysis of tested batteries
- Comparative material studies (casing, insulation, gaskets)
- Measurement of smoke opacity, ejection velocity and temperature
Respect for the environment
- Flue gas treatment (washing, filtration)
- Cooling water treatment (COD, BOD, SS, heavy metals)
Aeronautical expertise adapted to e-mobility
Our expertise in aerospace fire testing enables us to apply very high standards to the automotive and industrial sectors. We have mastered the critical parameters related to heat propagation, thermal runaway, mechanical resistance of the enclosure and potential toxicity of fumes.
Our teams are certified in battery electrical safety and implement protocols adapted to abusive testing, including:
- Internal fire propagation tests (heating PAD, penetration)
- Overload, short circuit, immersion, crushing and drop tests
- Material characterisation (watertightness, insulation, flame resistance)
Our fire testing services are aimed at:
- Manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries (cells, modules, packs)
- Battery integrators in light, commercial or heavy-duty vehicles
- Manufacturers of electric or hybrid vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV)
- Suppliers of stationary storage or energy conversion solutions
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