This webinar will take place at 9.30am GMT
Batteries have become ubiquitous in our everyday life, from the vehicles we drive to the personal devices we carry everywhere.
Rechargeable ‘lithium-ion’ batteries, not to be confused with non-rechargeable (‘primary’) lithium metal batteries are one of the most commonly used rechargeable battery technologies, but with this increase in use in everyday appliances, Hawkins has also seen an increase in fire-related incidents.
Electrical Engineer Richard Heath will explain the science behind these incidents, the techniques used to mitigate the risks, and how modern forensic investigation techniques can shed light on the causes of battery failures. He will also include a review of the problems that everyday consumers face regarding lithium-ion batteries and discuss the challenges an investigator might encounter when conducting such investigations.
