ABS and Siemens Energy, both PVA members, have signed a joint development project (JDP) to advance the understanding of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries through modeling and simulation, supporting safer and more reliable energy storage systems for the marine and offshore industries.
The JDP brings together ABS’s technical expertise in classification, verification, and standards development with leadership from Siemens Energy in digital simulation and industrial technology innovation. The collaboration aims to create new insights into how lithium-ion battery systems behave under extreme conditions, ultimately enhancing design verification, safety assurance, and risk mitigation for next-generation applications.
Over the course of the project, ABS and Siemens Energy will use simulation-based validation to evaluate battery pack behavior, identify design improvements, and strengthen safety assurance across the energy storage lifecycle.