PaR Systems, Inc. has been awarded a contract by Thales UK to design, test and supply Lithium-Ion Battery Charging and Storage Systems for installation on the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers. The charging and storage system will incorporate COMFIRE, fireproof composite technology that is noncombustible, lightweight, stable in a wet environment and structurally robust which makes it suitable for marine applications. These systems will be designed in cooperation with Thales to meet recently implemented requirements in response to a number of lithium-ion battery failure reactions.
The Lithium-Ion Battery Charging and Storage Cabinet Systems will be certified to provide 120 minutes of fire protection for the batteries housed within in the event of a temperature excursion (from within the cabinet or externally). The design will also include provision for continuous ventilation and access for real time monitoring of the battery conditions (temperature, smoke detection, and charge level) during normal operational conditions.
MST also offers many additional COMFIRE products and systems that include: A60 Bulkhead Panels, B15, B30, A30, and A60 door systems (including Water and/or Gas Tight), Blast A60 doors, gas turbine and engine acoustic/fireproof enclosures, data center enclosures, and furniture.
Specialized applications using this same technology provides benefits into many high temperature applications for Hydrocarbon and N levels of fire protection as well.