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http://dx.doi.org/10.15683/kosdi.2014.10.4.511

An experimental study on the fire hazard of Sheath Heater  

Kim, Hakjoong (Department of Fire Service Administration, University of Chodang)
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Journal of the Society of Disaster Information / v.10, no.4, 2014 , pp. 511-517 More about this Journal
Abstract
Recently, the fire by sheath heater has been occurred frequently on winter season. The sheath heater has simple internal structure and boils water simply. Therefore, the use of sheath heater has been increased. In this study, found the fire hazard property of sheath heater from understanding the fire mechanism through the experiment to get the measure for decreasing the occurrence of fire. For the analysis of the fire hazard property of the sheath heater, performed the test of temperature change and ignition temperature by using current product. On the result of test, the sheath heaters are the most dangerous appliance to arise fire. Water temperature controller attached to sheath heater is not sufficient to prevent overheating it. The sheath heater should have level switch of water and temperature controller for heater itself to shut off the power supply. Because the cause of fire by sheath heater is overheating itself in the situation of lack water.
Keywords
Sheath heater; Fire hazard; Boiling experiment; Ignition temperature; Boiled water;
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