3000m³ ATEX-Certified Explosion-Proof Cold Storage for LG EV Batteries in China

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Location: Nanjing Economic Development Zone, China
Facility Layout:
2 Explosion-Proof Cold Rooms (0-15°C)
2 Buffer Rooms (Ambient)
Total Capacity: 3,000m³ (600m²)

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Explosion Proof: ATEX II 2G Ex db IIC T4 Certified
Corrosion Resistance: SS304 Equipment & Interior
PLC Automation:
Real-time Temperature/Equipment Monitoring
Multi-level Alarm System
Mobile Remote Control
Data Logging & Graphing

TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

1. Refrigeration System
Air Coolers: 1-to-2 Configuration (Active + Standby)
Explosion Rating: CT4
Defrost Method: Water Defrost (Staggered Cycle)
2. Electrical System
Dedicated Control Panel per Cold Room
Shared Electrical Cabinet for Buffer Rooms
Independent Lighting Control Panel
3. Intelligent Control
Door Systems:
Hermetic Sliding Doors (Cold Rooms)
Rapid Roll-up Doors (Buffer Zones)
Safety Devices:
Gas Detectors
Fire System Interface

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

1. Explosion Safety
SS304 Interior (Resist Battery Electrolyte)
ATEX-Certified Components
Explosion-Proof LED Lighting
2. Energy Innovation
Water Defrost: 40% Energy Saving vs Electric
Staggered Defrost Scheduling

About the Client – LG Chem

LG Chem is a globally renowned electric vehicle battery manufacturer. Its Nanjing facility serves as a major production base for advanced lithium-ion batteries. The site has the capacity to produce battery packs for over 100,000 electric vehicles annually, with a focus on high-capacity, long-range energy solutions.

Construction & Completion Photos

LG new energy vehicle battery explosion-proof cold storage completed

semi-enclosed explosion-proof air-cooled unit