Study of indoor parking lot planning for electric vehicles through fire dynamics simulation

The lack of clear regulations regarding the provision of electric vehicles parking lots, particularly in indoor parking lots, may result in inadequate fire protection and contingency planning during construction. This study investigated fire contingency planning for electric vehicle parking lots in large shopping mall, specifically scrutinizing the effects of charging pile locations, and was conducted through field research and computer simulations. Fire dynamic simulation model was utilized to simulate a fire in an indoor parking lot and investigate the impact of automatic sprinkler systems on the fire scene. The findings indicated that while automatic sprinkler cannot directly extinguish a fire, they can suppress the hazard parameters of the surrounding environment, alleviate the hazard area, and provide more time for responders or firefighters to rescue those affected.