Technical Manual BCIS-09A: Battery Flame Retardant Venting System

Battery Technical Manual Section BCIS-09A: Battery Flame Retardant Venting System

Revised 10/24

BCIS-09 is a recommended procedure for testing lead-acid SLI (starting, lighting, and ignition), Heavy-Duty, EV (electric vehicle) and RV (recreational vehicle) batteries to determine the effectiveness of the battery venting system to retard the propagation of an externally ignited flame of battery gas into the interior of the battery where an explosive mixture can be present.

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Dr. John Uhrie, Doe Run

With improved cooperation among stakeholders, increased research funding, and by following the circular economy example of lead batteries, the U.S. can regain domestic supply chain security and advance a low-carbon and renewable energy future.

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