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http://dx.doi.org/10.5207/JIEIE.2013.27.6.082

Prevention Techniques of Electrical Fire and Electrical Shock Caused by Leakage Current  

Kim, Dong-Woo (Electrical Safety Research Institute)
Lim, Young-Bea (Electrical Safety Research Institute)
Lee, Sang-Ick (Electrical Safety Research Institute)
Kim, Jae-Hyun (Electrical Safety Research Institute)
Kang, Dae-Chul (Electrical Safety Research Institute)
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Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers / v.27, no.6, 2013 , pp. 82-87 More about this Journal
Abstract
Electrical leakage happens when faults in electrical apparatus or power lines occur. It causes electrical fires and electric shocks. In order to reduce accidents caused by electrical leakage current, it is important to detect faults effectively and shut off the power. In this paper, firstly we analyzed statistics of electrical fires and electric shocks caused by electrical leakage current. Secondly, standards of allowable leakage current and body impedance models were analyzed. Lastly, effective application methods for breaking electrical leakage current were suggested. The results will provide useful preventive measures of electrical fires and electric shocks caused by electrical leakage.
Keywords
Electrical Leakage; Electric Shock; Electrical Fire; Body Impedance;
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