IEC 62932-2-2:2020
(Main)Flow battery energy systems for stationary applications - Part 2-2: Safety requirements
Flow battery energy systems for stationary applications - Part 2-2: Safety requirements
IEC 62932-2-2:2020 applies to flow battery systems for stationary applications and their installations with a maximum voltage not exceeding 1 500 V DC in compliance with IEC 62932-1. This document defines the requirements and test methods for risk reduction and protection measures against significant hazards relevant to flow battery systems, to persons, property and the environment, or to a combination of them. This document is applicable to stationary flow battery systems intended for indoor and outdoor commercial and industrial use in non-hazardous (unclassified) areas. This document covers significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, with the exception of those associated with natural disaster, relevant to flow battery systems, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer including reasonably foreseeable misuse thereof. The requirements described in this document are not intended to constrain innovations. When considering fluids, materials, designs or constructions not specifically dealt with in this document, these alternatives are evaluated as to their ability to yield levels of safety equivalent to those specified in this document.
Systèmes de production d'énergie à batteries d'accumulateurs à circulation d'électrolyte pour les applications stationnaires - Partie 2-2: Exigences de sécurité
L’IEC 62932-2-2:2020 s’applique aux systèmes de batteries d’accumulateurs à circulation d’électrolyte pour les applications stationnaires et à leurs installations avec une tension maximale ne dépassant pas 1 500 V en courant continu conformément à l’IEC 62932-1.
Le présent document définit les exigences et les méthodes d’essai pour la réduction du risque, ainsi que les mesures de protection contre les dangers significatifs, concernant les systèmes de batteries d’accumulateurs à circulation d’électrolyte, les personnes, les biens et l’environnement, ou une combinaison de ces facteurs.
Le présent document est applicable aux systèmes de batteries d’accumulateurs à circulation d’électrolyte stationnaires destinés à une utilisation commerciale et industrielle à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur dans des emplacements (non classés) non dangereux.
Le présent document couvre les dangers, ainsi que les situations et événements dangereux significatifs, à l’exception de ceux associés à une catastrophe naturelle, concernant les systèmes de batteries d’accumulateurs à circulation d’électrolyte, lorsqu’ils sont utilisés tel que prévu et dans les conditions prévues par le fabricant, y compris leur mauvaise utilisation raisonnablement prévisible.
Les exigences décrites dans le présent document ne sont pas destinées à limiter les innovations. La prise en compte des fluides, matériaux, conceptions ou constructions dont le présent document ne traite pas particulièrement évalue ces variantes quant à leur capacité à produire des niveaux de sécurité équivalant à ceux spécifiés dans le présent document.
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 9
3.1 Terms and definitions . 9
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 9
4 Procedure of the risk analysis . 9
5 Safety requirements and protective measures . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Risk information . 10
5.3 Electrical hazards . 10
5.3.1 Electrical shock . 10
5.3.2 Short-circuits . 10
5.3.3 Leakage currents . 11
5.4 Hazards of gaseous emissions . 11
5.4.1 General . 11
5.4.2 Harmful gas . 12
5.4.3 Ventilation . 13
5.4.4 Warning sign . 13
5.4.5 Close vicinity to emissions . 14
5.5 Hazard posed by liquids . 14
5.5.1 General . 14
5.5.2 Detection of electrolyte leakage . 14
5.5.3 Protective measures against leakage . 14
5.5.4 Specific information . 14
5.5.5 Flow path identification . 15
5.6 Hazards of mechanical cause . 15
5.7 Operational hazards and measures . 15
5.7.1 General . 15
5.7.2 Start . 15
5.7.3 Remote monitoring and control systems . 16
5.7.4 Protection . 16
5.7.5 Auxiliary power failure . 16
6 Instructions . 16
7 Identification labels or marking . 16
7.1 Name plate information . 16
7.2 Warning label information and location . 17
8 Transport, storage, disposal and environmental aspects . 17
8.1 Packing and transport . 17
8.2 Dismantling, disposal, and recycling . 17
9 Inspection . 17
10 Maintenance . 18
11 Verification tests for protective measures . 18
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11.1 General . 18
11.1.1 Tests . 18
11.1.2 Test object . 19
11.1.3 Test category . 19
11.2 Dielectric strength of the parts in contact with the fluid . 19
11.2.1 Requirements . 19
11.2.2 Category . 19
11.2.3 Number of samples . 19
11.2.4 Test and acceptance criteria . 19
11.3 Operational sequence . 19
11.3.1 Requirements . 19
11.3.2 Category . 19
11.3.3 Number of samples . 19
11.3.4 Test . 20
11.3.5 Acceptance criteria . 20
11.4 Emergency stop . 20
11.4.1 Requirement . 20
11.4.2 Category . 20
11.4.3 Number of samples . 20
11.4.4 Test . 20
11.4.5 Acceptance criteria . 20
11.5 Protection . 20
11.5.1 Requirements . 20
11.5.2 Category . 21
11.5.3 Number of samples . 21
11.5.4 Test . 21
11.5.5 Acceptance criteria . 21
11.6 Safety requirement for stacks . 21
Annex A (informative) Recommended structure of user manual . 22
A.1 General . 22
A.2 Table of contents . 22
A.3 Safety warning . 22
A.4 Introduction . 22
A.5 Product description . 22
A.5.1 Overview . 22
A.5.2 Technical specifications . 23
A.5.3 System structure. 23
A.5.4 Applications . 23
A.5.5 Operational sequence . 23
A.6 Site requirements . 23
A.6.1 Location and load . 23
A.6.2 Access and clearance . 23
A.6.3 Precautionary measures for fluid containment. 23
A.6.4 Ventilation . 24
A.6.5 Temperature . 24
A.7 Operation . 24
A.7.1 General . 24
A.7.2 Checks before operation . 24
A.7.3 Energizing and de-energizing the system . 24
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A.7.4 Valve status . 24
A.7.5 Specific operations . 24
A.7.6 Notices for operation . 24
A.8 Alarms and fault finding . 25
A.9 Maintenance . 25
A.10 Contact information . 25
Annex B (normative) Safety requirements for stacks . 26
B.1 General . 26
B.2 External short-circuit of the stack . 26
B.2.1 Requirements . 26
B.2.2 Category . 26
B.2.3 Number of samples . 26
B.2.4 Test . 26
B.2.5 Acceptance criteria . 26
B.3 Heat shock strength . 27
B.3.1 Requirements . 27
B.3.2 Category . 27
B.3.3 Number of samples . 27
B.3.4 Test . 27
B.3.5 Acceptance criteria . 27
B.4 Leakage of the stack . 27
B.4.1 Requirements . 27
B.4.2 Category . 28
B.4.3 Number of samples . 28
B.4.4 Test . 28
B.4.5 Acceptance criteria . 28
Bibliography . 29
Figure 1 – Flow battery energy system . 7
Table 1 – List of verification tests for protective measurements . 18
Table B.1 – List of verification tests for stacks for protective measurements . 26
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FLOW BATTERY ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR STATIONARY APPLICATIONS –
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FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62932-2-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 21:
Secondary cells and batteries, in collaboration with IEC technical committee 105: Fuel cell
technologies.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
21/1029/FDIS 21/1035/RVD
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This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 62932 series, published under the general title Flow battery energy
systems for stationary applications, can be found on the IEC website.
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INTRODUCTION
A flow battery system (FBS) can be utilized in a flow battery energy system (FBES). Such an
FBES can consist of:
– a flow battery system,
– a power conversion system,
– other equipment and surroundings.
The FBES is connected to the external power input/output via a point of connection (POC).
This document covers the domain of the FBES, as shown in Figure 1. Energy to the auxiliary
systems such as the battery management system (BMS), the battery support system (BSS),
and the power conversion system (PCS) may be supplied by one of the following:
a) direct connection to the external power source;
b) the internal power source of the FBES or FBS itself.
Figure 1 – Flow battery energy system
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FLOW BATTERY ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR STATIONARY APPLICATIONS –
Part 2-2: Safety requirements
1 Scope
This part of IEC 62932 applies to flow battery systems for stationary applications and their
installations with a maximum voltage not exceeding 1 500 V DC in compliance with
IEC 62932-1.
This document defines the requirements and test methods for risk reduction and protection
measures against significant hazards relevant to flow battery systems, to persons, property and
the environment, or to a combination of them.
This document is applicable to stationary flow battery systems intended for indoor and outdoor
commercial and industrial use in non-hazardous (unclassified) areas.
This document covers significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, with the exception
of those associated with natural disaster, relevant to flow battery systems, when they are used
as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer including reasonably
foreseeable misuse thereof.
The requirements described in this document are not intended to constrain innovations. When
considering fluids, materials, designs or constructions not specifically dealt with in this
document, these alternatives are evaluated as to their ability to yield levels of safety equivalent
to those specified in this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60079-10-1, Explosive atmospheres – Part 10-1: Classification of areas – Explosive gas
atmospheres
IEC 60364-4-41, Low-voltage electrical installations – Part 4-41: Protection for safety –
Protection against electric shock
IEC 60364-4-43, Low-voltage electrical installations – Part 4-43: Protection for safety –
Protection against overcurrent
IEC 60364-6, Low voltage electrical installations – Part 6: Verification
IEC 61936-1, Power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c. – Part 1: Common rules
IEC 62485-2:2010, Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations –
Part 2: Stationary batteries
IEC 62932-1, Flow battery energy systems for stationary applications – Part 1: Terminology and
general aspects
ISO 7010, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs
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3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 62932-1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
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3.2 Abbreviated terms
BMS battery management system
BSS battery support system
EES electrical energy storage
FBES flow battery energy system
FBS flow battery system
FMEA failure mode and effects analysis
FTA fault tree analysis
GHS global harmonized system
HAZOP hazard and operability study
MSDS material safety data sheet
PCS power conversion system
POC point of connection
SDS safety data sheet
UPS uninterruptible power system
4 Procedure of the risk analysis
A written risk analysis shall be performed on an FBES to ensure that:
a) all reasonably foreseeable hazards and hazardous events, including reasonably
foreseeable misuse throughout the anticipated lifetime, have been identified;
b) the risk for each of these hazards has been estimated from the combination of its probability
of occurrence and of its foreseeable severity;
c) the two factors which determine each one of the estimated risks (probability and severity)
have been eliminated or reduced to a level not exceeding the acceptable risk level as far
as reasonably possible according to the following principles in the order given:
– eliminate hazards or reduce risks by inherent design measures,
– take necessary protective measures in relation to risks that cannot be reduced by
inherent design measures,
– inform intended users and where appropriate other persons of the residual risks, indicate
whether any particular training is required and specify any need to use personal
protective equipment.
For example, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA) methods,
hazard and operability study (HAZOP), and/or the following International Standards shall be
used as guidance:
• IEC 60812;
• IEC 61025.
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5 Safety requirements and protective measures
5.1 General
Each secondary battery has a different structure and therefore only the features critical or
specific to the flow battery shall be taken into consideration. The flow battery energy system as
shown in Figure 1 differs from other secondary batteries, in that a system for circulating the
electrolyte is present. The fluid circulating system consists of tanks, pumps, piping, sensors
and some safety-relevant devices.
From a chemical safety point of view, since fluid is contained in tanks, pipes and stacks, the
sealing is an important factor. There is also the possibility of hazardous gases being present,
requiring that appropriate countermeasures be implemented.
Clause 5 specifies the safety requirements and protective measures in consideration of the
above-mentioned aspects.
5.2 Risk information
The manufacturer shall provide the user with risk information based on the risk analysis to
describe hazards and the appropriate measures taken or to be taken for mitigation purposes.
The information shall include a safety data sheet (SDS).
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Partie 2-2: Exigences de sécurité
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 9
3.1 Terms and definitions . 9
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 9
4 Procedure of the risk analysis . 9
5 Safety requirements and protective measures . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Risk information . 10
5.3 Electrical hazards . 10
5.3.1 Electrical shock . 10
5.3.2 Short-circuits . 10
5.3.3 Leakage currents . 11
5.4 Hazards of gaseous emissions . 11
5.4.1 General . 11
5.4.2 Harmful gas . 12
5.4.3 Ventilation . 13
5.4.4 Warning sign . 13
5.4.5 Close vicinity to emissions . 14
5.5 Hazard posed by liquids . 14
5.5.1 General . 14
5.5.2 Detection of electrolyte leakage . 14
5.5.3 Protective measures against leakage . 14
5.5.4 Specific information . 14
5.5.5 Flow path identification . 15
5.6 Hazards of mechanical cause . 15
5.7 Operational hazards and measures . 15
5.7.1 General . 15
5.7.2 Start . 15
5.7.3 Remote monitoring and control systems . 16
5.7.4 Protection . 16
5.7.5 Auxiliary power failure . 16
6 Instructions . 16
7 Identification labels or marking . 16
7.1 Name plate information . 16
7.2 Warning label information and location . 17
8 Transport, storage, disposal and environmental aspects . 17
8.1 Packing and transport . 17
8.2 Dismantling, disposal, and recycling . 17
9 Inspection . 17
10 Maintenance . 18
11 Verification tests for protective measures . 18
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11.1 General . 18
11.1.1 Tests . 18
11.1.2 Test object . 19
11.1.3 Test category . 19
11.2 Dielectric strength of the parts in contact with the fluid . 19
11.2.1 Requirements . 19
11.2.2 Category . 19
11.2.3 Number of samples . 19
11.2.4 Test and acceptance criteria . 19
11.3 Operational sequence . 19
11.3.1 Requirements . 19
11.3.2 Category . 19
11.3.3 Number of samples . 19
11.3.4 Test . 20
11.3.5 Acceptance criteria . 20
11.4 Emergency stop . 20
11.4.1 Requirement . 20
11.4.2 Category . 20
11.4.3 Number of samples . 20
11.4.4 Test . 20
11.4.5 Acceptance criteria . 20
11.5 Protection . 20
11.5.1 Requirements . 20
11.5.2 Category . 21
11.5.3 Number of samples . 21
11.5.4 Test . 21
11.5.5 Acceptance criteria . 21
11.6 Safety requirement for stacks . 21
Annex A (informative) Recommended structure of user manual . 22
A.1 General . 22
A.2 Table of contents . 22
A.3 Safety warning . 22
A.4 Introduction . 22
A.5 Product description . 22
A.5.1 Overview . 22
A.5.2 Technical specifications . 23
A.5.3 System structure. 23
A.5.4 Applications . 23
A.5.5 Operational sequence . 23
A.6 Site requirements . 23
A.6.1 Location and load . 23
A.6.2 Access and clearance . 23
A.6.3 Precautionary measures for fluid containment. 23
A.6.4 Ventilation . 24
A.6.5 Temperature . 24
A.7 Operation . 24
A.7.1 General . 24
A.7.2 Checks before operation . 24
A.7.3 Energizing and de-energizing the system . 24
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A.7.4 Valve status . 24
A.7.5 Specific operations . 24
A.7.6 Notices for operation . 24
A.8 Alarms and fault finding . 25
A.9 Maintenance . 25
A.10 Contact information . 25
Annex B (normative) Safety requirements for stacks . 26
B.1 General . 26
B.2 External short-circuit of the stack . 26
B.2.1 Requirements . 26
B.2.2 Category . 26
B.2.3 Number of samples . 26
B.2.4 Test . 26
B.2.5 Acceptance criteria . 26
B.3 Heat shock strength . 27
B.3.1 Requirements . 27
B.3.2 Category . 27
B.3.3 Number of samples . 27
B.3.4 Test . 27
B.3.5 Acceptance criteria . 27
B.4 Leakage of the stack . 27
B.4.1 Requirements . 27
B.4.2 Category . 28
B.4.3 Number of samples . 28
B.4.4 Test . 28
B.4.5 Acceptance criteria . 28
Bibliography . 29
Figure 1 – Flow battery energy system . 7
Table 1 – List of verification tests for protective measurements . 18
Table B.1 – List of verification tests for stacks for protective measurements . 26
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FLOW BATTERY ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR STATIONARY APPLICATIONS –
Part 2-2: Safety requirements
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62932-2-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 21:
Secondary cells and batteries, in collaboration with IEC technical committee 105: Fuel cell
technologies.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
21/1029/FDIS 21/1035/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 62932 series, published under the general title Flow battery energy
systems for stationary applications, can be found on the IEC website.
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The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed
• withdrawn
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
A flow battery system (FBS) can be utilized in a flow battery energy system (FBES). Such an
FBES can consist of:
– a flow battery system,
– a power conversion system,
– other equipment and surroundings.
The FBES is connected to the external power input/output via a point of connection (POC).
This document covers the domain of the FBES, as shown in Figure 1. Energy to the auxiliary
systems such as the battery management system (BMS), the battery support system (BSS),
and the power conversion system (PCS) may be supplied by one of the following:
a) direct connection to the external power source;
b) the internal power source of the FBES or FBS itself.
Figure 1 – Flow battery energy system
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FLOW BATTERY ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR STATIONARY APPLICATIONS –
Part 2-2: Safety requirements
1 Scope
This part of IEC 62932 applies to flow battery systems for stationary applications and their
installations with a maximum voltage not exceeding 1 500 V DC in compliance with
IEC 62932-1.
This document defines the requirements and test methods for risk reduction and protection
measures against significant hazards relevant to flow battery systems, to persons, property and
the environment, or to a combination of them.
This document is applicable to stationary flow battery systems intended for indoor and outdoor
commercial and industrial use in non-hazardous (unclassified) areas.
This document covers significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, with the exception
of those associated with natural disaster, relevant to flow battery systems, when they are used
as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer including reasonably
foreseeable misuse thereof.
The requirements described in this document are not intended to constrain innovations. When
considering fluids, materials, designs or constructions not specifically dealt with in this
document, these alternatives are evaluated as to their ability to yield levels of safety equivalent
to those specified in this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60079-10-1, Explosive atmospheres – Part 10-1: Classification of areas – Explosive gas
atmospheres
IEC 60364-4-41, Low-voltage electrical installations – Part 4-41: Protection for safety –
Protection against electric shock
IEC 60364-4-43, Low-voltage electrical installations – Part 4-43: Protection for safety –
Protection against overcurrent
IEC 60364-6, Low voltage electrical installations – Part 6: Verification
IEC 61936-1, Power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c. – Part 1: Common rules
IEC 62485-2:2010, Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations –
Part 2: Stationary batteries
IEC 62932-1, Flow battery energy systems for stationary applications – Part 1: Terminology and
general aspects
ISO 7010, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs
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3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 62932-1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.2 Ab
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