Method and system to avoid fire of an electrical device

Abstract

The invention is directed to a system comprising (i) an electrical device connected to a source of electrical power; (ii) a container comprising a solid propellant gas generator, an igniter and a filter positioned between the solid propellant gas generator and an outflow opening for a gas, which outflow opening is fluidly connected to the electrical device; (iii) means to detect the temperature in the electrical device; and (iv) a control system having a control logic which, when a temperature is measured by means (iii) above a threshold value, will cut off the source of electrical power and which will actuate the igniter. The invention is also directed to a method to avoid a fire as a result of overheating, preferably performed in the above system.

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