• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2006년도 제37회 하계학술대회 논문집 A
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• pp.436-437
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• 2006

Porcelain insulators have generally been used in Korea but polymer insulators which are superior in that they are light weight, explosion proof, impact proof, economical with construction characteristics, have been in use for the 154kV transmission line since 1999 following a worldwide trend towards the reduced weight, simplification and compact usage of new material insulators. However there have been approximately 500 cases of forest fires in Korea, so the transmission lines that for the most part pass through mountainous areas have been highly effected and the highly polymerized compound polymer insulator has raised concern about reliability in cases of exposure to forest fires. Therefore for the reliability assessment of the effect of forest fires on polymer insulators, mechanical and electrical characteristics are analyzed by an artificial flare test device and transmission facility surrounding conditions along with forest fire characteristics are surveyed. In addition to this, actual 90kV energized transmission line was tested with an artificial forest fire and the expanded usage of polymer insulators is presented through the analysis of mechanical and electrical characteristics and physical properties, and a study on the influence of forest fires on polymer insulators.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제23권9호
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• pp.730-735
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• 2010

Forest fire can cause a serious damage to overhead conductors. Therefore, detailed investigation on the changes of mechanical and electrical properties of damaged conductors should be carried out to understand the effect of forest fires on conductors. This is of critical importance in maintaining transmission line safely. This paper examines the changes of mechanical and electrical properties of flame exposed conductor. Tensile strength (TS) decreased according to increase of forest fire temperature and conductivity changed according to forest fire temperature. Specimens were aluminum conductors of aluminium conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) 410, 240, 480 $mm^2$. In this paper, the electrical and mechanical characteristics of forest fires exposed overhead conductors depending on the diameter of aluminum conductors are presented. It was possible to estimate the degree of deterioration caused by forest fires. The detailed results are given in the paper.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제10권8호
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• pp.1810-1816
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• 2009

2007년도에 9,128건의 화재가 전기적인 원인에 의해서 발생되었고, 이들 화재에 의해 사망 29명과 부상 262명의 인명피해가 있었다. 아크고장은 전기화재의 주요 원인의 하나로, 일반적으로 높은 열을 발생시키며 쉽게 주변의 인화성물질을 점화시킨다. 그러나 기존의 차단기는 과전류, 단락전류, 누설전류에 대해서만 동작하기 때문에, 이에 대해서는 현재 특별한 보호책이 없는 실정이다. 본 논문은 직렬아크 고장전류에 의한 전선의 발화특성에 대한 실험에서 얻어진 결과를 통해 UL에서 제안하고 있는 기준이 국내의 현실에 적절하지 않음을 제시하였고, 이 결과를 기초로 개발된 기술의 동작특성 실험을 실시하여 아크고장회로를 보호할 수 있는지에 대한 신뢰성을 확인하였다. 모의실험을 통한 동작특성 분석결과, 개발된 아크고장 검출 기술을 적용하면 전기화재의 주요원인인 아크고장에 의한 화재를 현저히 저감시킬 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.41-45
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• 2007

Short circuit and ground fault account for the primary causes of electrical fires. In this research, real-scale experiments were conducted to assess the possibility of electrical fires due to these causes. The experiment conditions were identical with an actual fire accident, in which the power cable was supported by an iron fence. The purposes of this research are to investigate the short circuit caused by wire cutting, the conductivity of the iron fence depending on its coating conditions, and the ground fault of one wire or two wires in an effort to reconstruct the fire accident. The test results show that, owing to the instant operation of circuit breaker in the moment of short circuit or ground fault, the generated ignition energy is far less than necessary to start an ignition. Therefore it is concluded that electrical fire is highly unlikely if the electric system is protected by a circuit breaker with normal functions.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.23-29
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• 2023

This study analyzed the fire status of a rubber product manufacturing factory based on 19 years of fire data. Through the analysis of the current state of fire, electrical fires accounted for 58.19%, and among electrical fires, motor fires were the highest at 26.21%. For the motor fire occurrence process, the curing process accounted for the highest rate of 51.9%. Therefore, the installation environment was investigated for the motor in the curing process, and it was confirmed that the motor's maximum ambient temperature exceeded 40℃. In particular, in the case of the motor for curing operation, the motor was installed in a separate motor room, so the average indoor temperature was 48.10℃ and the motor frame's maximum temperature was 72.80℃. In this study, the risk of motor fire was confirmed through a field survey, and a safety management plan was derived by finding a process with high fire risk and conducting an experiment on the motor's installation environment and electrical characteristics in that process.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.16-26
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• 2024

This study aims to introduce a method for risk assessment analysis aimed at preventing electrical fires within the manufacturing industry. Initially, we provided a functional block diagram illustrating the electrical equipment employed in various processes within a food manufacturing company in Chungcheongbuk-do. Subsequently, we categorized the components of each machine outlined in the functional block diagram and determined the priority of failure for each classified component. Upon implementing the model in the frying process of the food manufacturing company, specific components, including MC, motor, mixer heater, electric wiring, and terminal block, exhibit a risk priority number (RPN) of 40 or higher. This identified an electrical issue within the manufacturing process and environment. Consequently, we propose a methodology to identify latent failure modes that could escalate into fires or systemic issues if not promptly addressed. It is essential to note that while the FMEA presented in this study may not immediately impact food manufacturing, its applicability extends to various workplaces.

• 한국화재조사학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.47-57
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• 2007

급격한 경제발전과 더불어 전기로 인한 화재가 발생하면 막대한 인명과 재산피해가 발생하여 국가적으로 크나큰 손실이 아닐 수 없다. 이러한 전기화재를 예방하기 위해서는 원인과 장소별 등으로 분류된 세부적인 통계를 생산하고 정확한 화재원인을 규명하여 화재예방 자료로 활용하는 것이 가장 근본적인 대책이라 할 수 있다. 이 논문에서는 최근 10년간 화재발생 현황 및 2006년 전기화재 원인별, 장소별, 월별로 분석하였고 또한, 2005년 전기화재 8,554건에 대하여 전국의 소방서를 우리공사 직원이 직접 방문하여 심층적이고 전문적인 전기화재 실태조사를 실시하였다. 따라서 이번 논문이 전기화재를 예방하는 자료로 활용되고 정확한 화재통계 생산에 디딤돌이 되었으면 하는 바람으로 제시하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국산학기술학회 2009년도 추계학술발표논문집
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• pp.854-859
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• 2009

Multiple people using places are being managed to prevent disasters by the special law for safety supervising of multiple people using spots. The KESCO is managing the places through intensification of inspection. Perfect safety is not insured by frequencyinspections because disaster symptoms in electrical facilities include invisible faults. Especially, entertainment spots, such as entertainment bars and karaoke bars, are different from other multiple people using places, and active reaction to prevent electrical fires is impossible. Therefore, special protection plans to prevent electrical disasters are needed. In this paper, equipments of entertainment spots were researched, and their electrical characteristics were analyzed. The function for detecting aloose terminal, which is one of the main causes of electrical fires, was developed.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.53-57
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• 2005

This paper presents development of a classification system for an electrical fire investigation. In order to reduce an electrical fires and establish detailed prevention plans, the collection of an electrical fire causes and base data are very important. Based on this data, a new classification system for an electrical fire investigation was developed and the direction to the classification system was suggested by fundamental analysis. All of the collected information is analyzed by bottom-up method. Criteria items which based on base data were categorized to classify items. The classification of items were found out as follows : basic condition fire scene condition, fire sign, fire cause. Particularly, the fire cause category is classified. A new developed classification system for an electrical fire investigation will be used to analyse electrical fires easily and efficiently.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2010

When a fire breaks out, it is difficult to find out the causes of the fire, because combustible things around fire scene are usually burnt away. Among many causes of fires are electronic wires, this thesis deal with the destroyed sheath of electronic wires caused by fire. It was studied with the use of measurement devices focusing on the distinctions of wires and conductors. This study especially emphasized the process of deterioration, burning pattern, and composition of electronic wire conductor. It also has a phenomenological approach to the distinctive cause of fire by some partial force. The fire prevention methods have been suggested through the analysing results of fire patterns. This study is expected to be a useful material for analyzing various electrical fires.