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Analysis of Fire Accidents on Power Line for DC Electric Traction Vehicles (전기철도 전원계통에서의 화재 사고사례 분석)

  • Song, Jae-Yong;Cho, Young-Jin;Kim, Jin-Pyo;Park, Nam-Kyu;Kil, Gyung-Suk
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2008.11b
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    • pp.241-247
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    • 2008
  • This paper describes a cause of fire accidents on power system for DC electric traction vehicles. We investigated fire scene of power line for DC electric traction vehicles. From analysis results, the cause of fire on power line turned out line to ground fault between a feeder of electric power services(pantagraph) and DC electric traction vehicle roof. Fire accidents of DC electric traction vehicles be assumed that electric sparks had been produced between the pantagraph and the power line conductor by repetitively making contact and separation, maybe if some material like branches get in between connecting rod it make progress line to ground fault. ZnO arresters are widely used to protect DC electric traction vehicles against overvoltages caused by lightning or switching surges. However, the arresters are deteriorated by commercial frequency overvoltages and/or lightning one. Deteriorated arresters could lead power failures, such as line to ground fault by a thermal runaway resulting from the increases in leakage current even in a nominal power system voltage. The power failures, such as line to ground fault would be causative of the fire accidents.

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Status analysis of patients on islands and seas of Jeollanam-do (전라남도 섬과 해상에서 발생한 환자의 현황분석)

  • Choi, Young-Ju;Yun, Jong-Geun
    • The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.87-96
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: By analyzing the health status of emergency patients on islands in the Jeollanam-do province, this study aims to provide basic data for proposed future medical emergency services on the islands. This information includes monthly and hourly statistics on patients' characteristics, patient frequency, an analysis of first aid procedures, response times, and time spent at hospitals. Methods: The study analyzed the monthly and hourly frequency of emergency patients, first aid status and procedures, general patient characteristics, accident types, patient cognitive status and agility, marine police response times, and frequency and percentile of hospital dispatch times. Results: 1Q and #q show the highest patient turnover rate in one year. 50.5% of daily patients are admitted between 4 PM and 12 PM. The hospital dispatch time is within a one- to two-hour window for 54.0% of all patients. Conclusion: The emergency medical service system for the Jeollanam-do province islands and seas is available to all Korean residents, citizens, and visitors. It is necessary to implement an emergency medical system for the relevant organizations.

Analysis of 119 emergency medical service patient transfer according to demographic and emergency medical system factors (인구학적 요인 및 응급의료시스템 요인에 따른 119구급 서비스 이송 분석 연구)

  • Min-Hee Kim;Jun-Dong Moon
    • The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.63-76
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    • 2024
  • Purpose: To analyze trends related to demography and EMS and to provide supporting data for the appropriate deployment of EMS providers. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data on patients transported by 119 EMS, demographics, and EMS factors were collected using the Korean Statistical Information Service (KOSIS) and the National Fire Agency annual report from 2017 to 2021. Results: During the study period, the total number of patients and those with severe disorders transported via 119 EMS showed an increasing trend. The total fertility rate and population during the same period tended to decrease, and the population density and number of households increased; however, there was a disparity between regions. The main demographic factors affecting the number of patients transported were population density and total fertility rate, while the main EMS factors were the number of ambulances and provision of emergency medical information services(hospital guidance, pharmacy information, and first aid guidance). Conclusion: From the perspective of EMS providers' force deployment, it is necessary to consider population density, population, number of households, total fertility rate, and number of emergency medical institutions and to strengthen the role of diverting the use of 119 EMS by minor patients by providing emergency medical information.

Ignition Hazard of Flammable Atmospheres by Optical Radiation (광 방사로부터 점화 위험성)

  • Choe, Sang-Won
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Fire Investigation
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.25-28
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    • 2004
  • Since the very first use of optical systems in the process industries there has been a tacit assumption that, because they are not electrical, they do not present an ignition risk when used in flammable atmospheres. This paper describes about an optical ignition mechanism from experimental work carnied out by Sira Safety Services Limited(UK) and whether there is sufficient of an ignition risk for precautions to be advisable when optical systems are used in flammable atmospheres.

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An Experimental Study of Fire Risk Characteristic by Extended Balcony of High-Rise Apartments in Fire (고층아파트 화재시 발코니 확장에 따른 화재 위험성에 관한 실험 연구)

  • Kim, Woo-Suk;Kim, Wha-Jung;Lee, Gwang-Won;Lee, Ji-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.65-71
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    • 2012
  • Changes in the styles of communities are leading of increases in the number of high-rise apartments and commercial-apartment structures. Tall high-rise structures, while presenting unique economies of scale and cost effectiveness, tend to be highly engineered and complex structures. In the event of a fire, this complexity in design also results in a complexity in the behavior of fire propagation and control. High-rise structures are among the most potentially dangerous due to the high population density in the building, and the inherent limitations on evacuation and on fire control services. One of the most critical points of fire propagation is the movement of fire through the outer wall structures. Controlling such propagation is essential in controlling the spread of the fire throughout the building itself, as well as controlling the potential for its spread to adjacent buildings. In this study, we will be examining the potential for fire control design and effects mitigation using a 1/4.5 scale model. The primary focus of the study will be the effects of extended balconies into the structure of high-rise apartments. The authors will also consider the effectiveness of reduced-scale model tests.

The Risk and Countermeasures of Asbestos Exposure at the Scene Activities of Fire Officials (소방공무원들의 현장 활동 시 석면노출의 위험성과 대응방안)

  • Lee, Jung-Il
    • Fire Science and Engineering
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.68-78
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study, fire officials during the field activities find causes fugitive dust of containing asbestos is the seriousness of the phenomenon is a threat case and through questionnaires, during on-site activities to prevent exposure to asbestos is effectively. Analysis of the relationship to field activities of fire officials and about the dangers of asbestos dust, asbestos cancer caused by asbestos, and to protect fire officials from the same disease like malignant mesothelioma, by varying the conditions of irrational, fire officials at the scene activities in advance of a deadly hazard is aimed to eliminate through optimization of organizational management and a safe and pleasant working conditions for fire officials through the deadly hazards at the scene of action is aimed to obviate. Also according to asbestos exposure by wearing protective equipment as well as thoroughly strengthen firefighting, firefighting awards to recognize the seriousness of the hazard factors, disease and provide compensation to the legal system, for diseases not yet recognized officially recognized by disaster supplemented by institutional, fire officials to improve morale and working conditions, etc. versus expectations is to improve public services.

A Study on Managing the Courses, Hazardous Materials, Centering on Experiments (실험중심의 위험물질론 교과운영에 관한 연구)

  • Hyun, Seong-Ho;Song, Yun-Suk;Cha, Jeong-Min
    • Proceedings of the Korea Institute of Fire Science and Engineering Conference
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    • 2009.04a
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    • pp.23-32
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    • 2009
  • This thesis investigated accidents in relation with hazardous materials such as university laboratories in our country. In addition, this thesis investigated how the courses, hazardous materials, are managed, centering on Seoul, Gyeonggi, Busan, Gwangju, Gyeongbuk, and Chungbuk Fire Service Academy as well as National Fire Service Academy, and investigated how the courses, hazardous materials, are managed, centering on the courses in relation with fire service in universities, too. This thesis, also, performed a questionnaire survey on the education in relation with hazardous materials, objecting fire service officers on working who took education in respective provincial fire service academies and National 119 Rescue Services. This thesis analyzed the results of questionnaires, found problems in the current education about hazardous materials, and presented effective learning methods as the courses, hazardous materials, management methods, centering on new experiments. In addition, this thesis tried to present education plans with which people could prevent from the accidents in relation with hazardous materials.

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