Disposal of High-Voltage (HV) Systems
PRIOREC has specialised in the new challenges involved in the professional disposal of new waste from electromobility and the associated high-voltage (HV) systems.
PRIOREC has the appropriate licences, trained personnel, special storage and container systems and its own logistics.
HV battery recycling
PRIOREC is capable of preparing and discharging (dismantling/discharging) all currently known HV batteries, dismantling them and sending the individual components for professional utilisation or recycling.
- HV batteries (from 60 V), especially battery packs (ZSB)
- Traction batteries from all electric vehicles (cars, commercial vehicles, commercial vehicles, AGVs, lorries)
- HV modules from stationary storage systems and complete storage units
- HV batteries from accidents, fire damage and accidents
- Dismantled modules from storage systems
- All cell technologies (NMC, LFP…) from all manufacturers
- All battery types (round, pouch, prismatic, cell-to-pack)
- All battery dimensions (all vehicles; up to 20‘’ containers)
The PRIOREC dismantling team has a comprehensive range of equipment, coupled with extensive experience with a wide variety of battery types.
For the recycling itself, PRIOREC has a network of highly specialised HV recycling plants.
HV battery disassembly
PRIOREC dismantles all HV batteries, also on behalf of third parties.
- All cell technologies (NMC, LFP…) from all manufacturers
- All battery types (round, pouch, prism, cell-to-pack)
- Carrying out test and prototype disassemblies
- All battery dimensions (all vehicles; up to 20” containers)
- Dismantling on site at customers
The PRIOREC dismantling team has extensive experience with different battery types, not only from European vehicle manufacturers’ passenger cars, but also batteries from new market participants. Dismantling is based on documents from the battery manufacturers, measurement protocols, data sheets and photos. PRIOREC dismantles for maximum safety “just in time”, i.e. does not keep large stocks. PRIOREC’s dismantling area is temperature monitored in the same way as all storage areas and is connected to a 24/7 alarm system for maximum safety.
Electric vehicles
PRIOREC is the specialised partner for all manufacturers of e-mobility products.
- All road vehicles with HV batteries
- Electric construction machinery and municipal equipment
- Motorbikes, two-wheelers, microcars
- Driverless or autonomous transport systems
- Buses, rail vehicles, boats, military technology
PRIOREC uses its 25 years of experience in the dismantling of pre-series vehicles to provide series vehicles and prototypes with high-quality recycling. In addition to the dismantling of HV batteries, all other hazardous materials are also removed and safely disposed of (liquids, heavy metals, electronics) in accordance with the End-of-Life Vehicle Ordinance. Data carriers are dismantled for data protection reasons and destroyed in our own facilities. All pyrotechnical systems (airbags, seatbelt tensioners, actuators, etc.) are removed and neutralised with our own patented ignition container. At the customer’s request, car parts are dismantled for test purposes or for preparation as used parts as well as for the sale of parts.
Critical batteries
PRIOREC takes on all critical batteries – with the appropriate technology.
- HV batteries from development and test procedures.
- Damaged HV batteries and with extinguishing damage
- Damaged modules (but not cells)
- Batteries with unclear condition and without a data basis
- Batteries from fire tests or fire residues
Particularly high safety requirements apply to the disposal of critical batteries. PRIOREC disposes of critical batteries in almost all designs using special BAM-approved containers, both large systems for battery packs on a roll-off basis and small containers with pallet dimensions for modules. PRIOREC thus offers customers an alternative to the procurement of expensive storage containers with a very short response time (up to 72h depending on the agreement). After testing and partial disassembly, the batteries and their raw materials are recycled.
Fires and write-offs
PRIOREC always finds a safe and quick solution even for complicated cases.
- E-vehicles from fire brigade operations
- Accident and fire damage from towing services
- E-vehicles and batteries from fire-fighting containers
- Quarantine storage, e.g. for insurance companies
- Disposal of decay water and extinguishing water
Vehicles and storage units from fires and accidents are dismantled by PRIOREC in order to separate the HV batteries and feed the raw materials into metal recycling. Even externally burnt systems can still contain intact modules and be live. It is therefore essential to dismantle fire-damaged systems in order to protect the shredder systems. Safe disposal routes are used for burnt modules, and specific decisions are made in the case of extinguishing water damage, based on an analysis. Last but not least, precise documentation is provided for clients or insurance companies. The self-developed container system LION.COOL.BOX is also used by PRIOREC itself for fire damage storage.
Patented container system LION.COOL.BOX®
The newly developed LION.COOL.BOX® from PRIOREC is a self-sufficient transport and storage medium especially for ‘critical’ HV batteries or e-vehicles
- Can be used as a transport or storage facility for HV batteries and e-vehicles
- Stationary and mobile temperature monitoring with warning function
- Integrated three-stage extinguishing system (aerosol, sprinkler, reversible partial flooding, option for complete flooding by emergency services in an emergency)
- Self-sufficient circuit for extinguishing water up to 7 cbm
The LION.COOL.BOX® is a universal and technically advanced system that enables the highest possible level of monitored storage safety.
Irregularities in the HV battery are detected by the permanent temperature monitoring system and, if necessary, even fires are recognised and delayed (aerosol system and sprinkler system).
If required, the integrated extinguishing water system (up to 7 cbm) can be activated, which offers environmentally friendly solutions for the extinguishing water thanks to the recirculation system.
The LION.COOL.BOX® can be used as a monitored storage room, as a quarantine system, for waste transport or as a container for decaying extinguished batteries or vehicles.
The LION.COOL.BOX®, which will be launched on the market in 2023, will be built under the direction of PRIOREC and can be rented or sold to customers. Further information is available if you are interested in buying or renting.
