55 n and dry rooms. In line with the rapid growth in the global electric vehicle market, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to increase significantly. According to a recent reports, the lithium-ion battery market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.1% from 2022, reaching $182 billion by 2030. Achieving this target will depend heavily on the availability of suitable giga-battery manufacturing facilities. OUR SERVICES Intelligent Design Clean and dry room environments require an integrated approach to design, considering all potential contamination risks. Fragmented responsibility for performance and accountability leads to inefficiencies, over-design, and unnecessary increases in both capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX). Ardmac ensures a seamless, cohesive design that maximises both performance and cost-efficiency. Firestopping and Safeguarding Lithium-ion battery manufacturing
processes carry inherent safety risks, particularly due to the flammability of their electrolytes. Ardmac provides dedicated fire compartmentation solutions for process segregation and isolation, particularly around sensitive areas such as ageing ovens. In addition, off- gas monitoring systems are critical to detect thermal runaway, a reaction where battery cell temperatures rise uncontrollably, releasing toxic gases and increasing the risk of fire and explosion. Energy Efficiency Ardmac has a particular expertise in integrating Smart HVAC systems and desiccant dryers within cleanroom and dry cleanroom environments. Smart design principles are applied to airlocks (MALs & PALs) to control air infiltration before it enters the dry cleanroom and lithium-ion battery processes. Air leakage and unnecessary moisture treatment represent significant operational inefficiencies, making effective air management essential for optimal OPEX control. Scale and Speed of Delivery Ardmac has a proven track record in delivering large-scale, fast-track giga-battery facilities, as demonstrated by our successful delivery of complex data centres and microelectronics facilities across the UK and Europe. There is no margin for error in the design, coordination, execution, commissioning, performance verification, certification, handover, and start-up phases. Speed and volume production are crucial in the fast-evolving electric vehicle market, and Ardmac’s experience ensures timely delivery without compromising quality.”
Given the reactive nature of lithium, specialised, precisely controlled dry room environments are essential in the manufacturing process of high- quality lithium-ion batteries. This requires the integration of advanced cleanroom and humidity control technologies, coupled with the expertise of our teams to deliver ultra-low relative humidity (RH) clean facilities. Ardmac has developed tailored design solutions to meet the specific performance requirements of clean and dry room environments. With 50 years of experience in successfully delivering controlled environments for the advanced technology sector, Ardmac, in partnership with specialist collaborators, has the technical expertise to deliver the next generation of electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility (EVBF). Dry Cleanrooms and Mini-Environments Dry cleanrooms are hermetically sealed environments designed to maintain ultra-low humidity levels while also controlling airborne particle concentrations and static discharges. These environments are typically ISO Class 6 to ISO Class 8 cleanrooms, with a Relative Humidity level of <1% or a Dew Point of -50°C. Whether for small-scale R&D facilities or large-scale giga- plants, the same fundamental design principles apply.
Working Smart At Ardmac, we work “Smart.” This means we deploy innovative, integrated technologies throughout our processes to optimise performance and coordinate building operations. By applying Lean construction principles and using cloud-based collaboration tools such as BIM, Last Planner, GoContractor, and Procore, we maximise value for our clients. These tools provide real-time project performance data, directly engaging clients in the process and enhancing transparency. VapourShield Ardmac’s VapourShield approach is centred around controlling moisture and particle containment. We ensure all penetrations and joints are designed with vapour permeability in mind, including the entry and exit barriers (MALs and PALs) to prevent moisture ingress. This approach guarantees the integrity of the environment, ensuring optimal conditions for sensitive lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes. Smart Control Managing moisture is critical to maintaining cost- efficiency. Ardmac employs smart adaptive demand- based control, continuously monitoring critical environmental parameters such as moisture content, airborne particles, and static charge levels. This real-time data, coupled with integrated control of MALs and PALs, ensures no moisture ingress and precise contamination control, all while minimising operational costs.
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