• 자동차안전학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.67-71
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• 2014

Based on the analysis of the actual passenger vehicle fire cases for recent four years (2010~2013), the passenger vehicle fire is increasing annually. Main root cause was analyzed as an electric problem as a 39%. Vehicle fire case by electric problem was mainly caused by use of Non-genuine part. Vehicle fire case by mechanical problem was mainly caused by various oil system maintenance. Vehicle fire case by smoking material was mainly caused by cigarette and disposal lighter. And external fire transition issue and towing mistake fire cases was also confirmed.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.92-99
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• 2012

It is often thought that because no-start motor vehicles cannot start an engine, a fire cannot occur for motor vehicle causes. However, although the engine cannot start up, some parts may be live with electricity if a battery is connected. If the parts have problems, a fire can occur. This study analyzed the causes of fires occurring when a motor vehicle was loaded onto a tow truck to service no-start. It is suggested that no-start motor vehicles should separate a battery terminal to prevent a fire. And this fire is related to automotive products liability.

• 기술사
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.40-44
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• 2008

Many traditional architectures of Korea were lost due to fire accident caused by various reasons. It has been reported that faulty electric facility is the major cause of fire. Protecting and preserving the traditional architectures under current management system and electric facility regulation are difficult. Therefore establishing early stage fire extinguishment process and management system is urgent as well as eliminating the cause of fire.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2018

There have been a number of major fatal fire accidents in Korea recently. The number of fires in 2017 were 44,178, which is not only increasing number of fires but also increasing in casualties. Particularly, the fire at Jecheon Sports Center, which suffered many casualties, is expected to have a huge impact. The cause of the fire has not been determined yet, but heat waves on the ceiling have also been pointed out. As such, the copper heating waves, which are used as a preventive measure against damage of pipes due to freezing of pipes, etc., always have a fire hazard. To determine the possibility of a flame-resistant heated fire, a positive electric cable product was used to artificially ignite and analyze the results. In case of a short circuit, the external covering of the positive electric cable is damaged, but not short circuit unless the heating material surrounding the wire is damaged. Due to the characteristics of heating cable for preventing copper waves, the chances of insulation becoming more severe due to moisture and temperature changes are higher than normal wires. If the internal heating system is carbonized by insulating deterioration without damage to the outer coating, it is likely to cause trekking, to form a winding loop in the heating materials, and to cause short circuit in the heated materials. For the positive temperature line, if the middle is shorted, the current continues to flow to the short circuit unless the breaker disconnects. Consequently, a heated fire that does not cut off the power immediately may leave multiple marks or cuts.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.284-292
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• 2016

Background: In Ghana, fire incidents have become a regular occurrence, with thousands of lives and millions of dollars lost every year. Hardly a day passes without news of a fire outbreak in some part of Ghana, causing fear and panic among the people. This generates much discussion centering on rumors relating to politics, sabotage, misfortune, religious differences, etc. This article seeks to discuss the trend of fire incidents occurring in Ghana from 2000 to 2013 and the different ways to prevent these incidents. Methods: The pattern of fire incidence in Ghana as a whole as well as in each region is discussed. The study took into consideration the causes, mechanisms, as well as preventive measures against the fire menace. Data were obtained from the head office of Ghana's national fire service. Results: It was noticed that in general the rate of fire incidence increased each year. This increase was attributed to several factors: rate of population growth and industrialization, unstable electricity, urbanization, negligence, illegal electrical connection, etc. The cause of fire was categorized into domestic, industrial, vehicular, institutional, electrical, commercial, bush, and others. Among these causes, domestic fire accounted for 41% of the total number of fire incidents in the country. Conclusion: Finally, this study presents several recommendations to help prevent and mitigate fire incidents in Ghana.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2022년도 가을 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.235-236
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• 2022

Electric vehicle fires in underground parking lots are very dangerous, but it is judged that the current related laws and regulations do not change, which will cause problems. As a result of the analysis for the purpose of providing an electric vehicle in an underground parking lot, fire-resistance coating is essential as it can cause an explosion in the building members made of high-strength concrete when an electric vehicle fire occurs in an underground parking lot. Since a fire occurs, it is necessary to prevent electric vehicles from parking adjacent to each other.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.90-98
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• 1992

Over the last 100 years since the introduction of electricity, the nation has faced ever increasing demand for electricity as consequence of the rapid economic growth. The expanded consumption ratio for electricity naturally increased the possibility for electricity related accident mainly iii the form of electrically ignited fire and human injuries from electric shock. Under such circumstances, the presented study sets a focus on analysing the causes of the electrically related fire accidents happened in the nation over the last 10 years(in the 80's) to provide a scientific basis for identifying the cause of electric fires. Identification of the cause of fire ignited electrically may be approached either by studying accident related electrical properties or by investigating power instruments at the place of the accient. In the present paper, the former approach is taken especially on investigating the consequences of over current induced by short circuiting of high power instruments which is reported as the primary cause electricity related fire accidents. In order to provide reliability of the identification method, microscopic photograph's are taken for the cross sections of the electrical materials(fuse, wire, plug socket and plug) after being exposed to over current and heated by external means respectively. The results are consequently compared and analysed.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.112-119
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• 2011

이 논문에서는 보험금을 사취하기 위해 자신의 승용차에 방화한 사례에 대해 구체적으로 화재원인분석을 하였다. 이 자동차화재의 원인규명을 통해 (1) 화재현장의 바닥에 낙하된 부품이나 잔재물(residues) 등의 수거 시스템 구축, (2) 경찰서에서 국립과학수사연구원에 자동차화재의 원인규명 의뢰 시에 구체적인 화재현장정보의 제공 시스템의 구축, (3) 불탄 자동차에 방화혐의가 있을 때 소방서와 경찰서의 상호협조 체제의 유지, (4) 국립과학수사연구원의 자동차방화 화재의 원인규명 절차의 개선, (5) 화재원인 규명과 분석장비와의 상관성에 대한 인식 전환 등 현행 관행의 개선이나 제도개선이 필요함을 제안하였다.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.56-65
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• 2020

일반적으로 화재는 다양한 원인으로 발생하며 무작위로 보이기에 화재의 발생을 예측한다는 것은 매우 도전적인 문제이다. 하지만 모든 화재가 아닌 큰 피해를 주는 초대형 화재사고의 예측이 가능하다면, 선제적 대응을 통한 손실 최소화를 기대할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 국가 전체를 대상으로 초대형 화재사고를 예측하기 위해 기계학습 기법인 k-평균 클러스터링을 이용하여 화재사고를 분류하고, 이를 인위적인 설정이 강한 비전문가 기준, 전문가 기준 분류 결과와 비교하여 예측에 적절한 분류 기준을 제안하였다. 비교 결과 기계학습을 이용한 분류가 일정한 피해규모와 비율로 분류되어, 예측에 적절한 분류 기준이라 판단하였다. 또한 초대형 화재사고의 주기성을 분석한 결과 일정한 패턴을 보였지만 높은 편차를 보였다. 따라서 단순 예측기법이 아닌 고급 예측기법을 사용하였을 때 초대형 화재사고의 발생 예측이 가능하다고 판단되었다.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.98-106
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• 2019

차량의 내비게이션과 블랙박스의 보조배터리로 리튬배터리가 사용되고 있어 리튬배터리와 관련된 차량화재가 발생하고 있다. 발화개소 내에 리튬배터리가 있을 때, 리튬배터리에서 발화된 것인지 화재로 인해 리튬배터리가 피해를 입은 것인지를 판별하는 화재조사 기법이 정립되어 있지 않다. 이 논문에서는 리튬배터리와 관련된 차량화재 사례들을 소개하고, 리튬배터리의 화재발생 원인을 분석하며, 리튬배터리에서 발화된 것인지 외부에서 발화된 후 리튬배터리가 화재로 인한 피해를 입은 것인지를 객관적으로 판별할 수 있는 화재조사기법을 제안하고 있다.