Tianjin Fire Research Institute

Control Volume Free Element Method for Simulating Thermal Runaway of Lithium-Ion Battery

The safety of lithium-ion batteries is a critical concern, and this paper introduces a novel simulation approach for thermal runaway using the control volume free element method (CVFrEM). This method uniquely integrates the geometric adaptability of mesh-free techniques with the...

Halogen-free Flame-Retardant and Smoke-Inhibiting Rigid Polyurethane Foam with Modified Expandable Graphite and Layered Double Hydroxides

Abstract Developing rigid polyurethane foam (RPUF) featuring well-balanced heat insulation, mechanical robustness, flame retardancy, and smoke inhibition properties through a halogen-free method is crucial for the advancement of building heat-isolated materials. In this study, a...