Date,
Time & Venue
26 January 2021 (Thurs); 6:30pm – 8:00pm [Hktime] (Registration
starts at 6:15pm) [1030AM UK time];
Via TEAM
Event
Programme
Highlights
The
Lithium-ion battery (LIB) is an important technology for the present and future
of energy storage, transport, and consumer electronics. However, many LIB types
display a tendency to ignite or release gases. Although statistically rare, LIB
fires pose hazards which are significantly different to other fire hazards in
terms of initiation route, rate of spread, duration, toxicity, and
suppression. A recent study has been
carried, to collect and analyse the safety challenges faced by LIB industries
across sectors, and compares them to the research contributions found in the
field.
This CPD
session will brief on the current findings, such as the knowledge gaps between
battery safety standards and the real-world scenarios. But also will discuss on
the recommendations that could improve battery safety.
Speakers
Prof. Guillermo
Rein - Department of Mechanical Engineering Imperial College London
Guillermo is
Professor of Fire Science at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of
Imperial College London and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Fire
Technology.
His research is
centred on heat transfer, combustion and fire. The purpose of his work is to
reduce the worldwide burden of accidental fires and protect people, their
property, and the environment. His research portfolio is ample, but over the
last 15 years he is best known in three areas: 1) how polymers and wood ignite
so we can avoid fires from starting; 2) how engineers can design better
structures that resist fire; and 3) how wildfires spread and how to fight them.
Registration & Enquiries
The seminar is free of charge and prior
registration is required. For HKIE members, please register via the web-link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CNOVFue1WlQA-YV-hOra_4pYycU0GjVQ8T_inv5JsZQ/edit?usp=sharing). The organizers reserve the right to decline
their application if no membership no. is submitted.
Applicants are
suggested to register and login using Hotmail/ Outlook email account.
Applications will
be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Successful registration will be
notified individually. The deadline of
application is 8 January 2021.
For enquiry,
please contact Ir Gerald Lee at 5596 0982 via Whatsapp message.
Fire Division Committee