This paper reviews the advantages and disadvantages of lithium-ion batteries compared to VRLA in UPS applications and presents an overview of the codes and standards related to applying lithium-ion batteries safely within the critical infrastructure industry.
Key Takeaways
- Lithium-ion batteries are smaller, lighter, longer-lasting and more efficient.
- Advances in battery development, coupled with new code standards, are making lithium-ion batteries a more viable choice for data center deployments.
- The new 2018 NFPA Fire Code 1 has a five-page section (Section 52.3) on how to safely deploy lithium-ion batteries for data centers and other applications
- Information to help select the right chemistry for the application and understand the difference between industrial/commercial grade and consumer grade lithium-ion batteries.
