The fire hazard of the use of lithium-ion batteries in Russia

The authors have analyzed the cases of fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries in the Russian Federation over the past five years. Various types of designs of lithium-ion batteries and their fire hazards are considered. A description of the process of thermal runaway in a battery and its subsequent ignition and/or explosion is provided. A generalized chart of possible causes of ignition of a lithium-ion battery, triggered by internal and external factors, is presented. Ways to reduce fire and explosion hazards during the storage, operation, maintenance and repair of battery packs are shown.