• Proceedings of the Korea Institute of Fire Science and Engineering Conference
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• 2012.04a
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• pp.155-158
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• 2012

$CO_2$ 소화설비는 방호구역 내 적절한 설계농도를 확보하고 또한 일정 시간 유지해 주어야 충분한 소화성능을 발휘할 수가 있다. 따라서 시공 후에도 $CO_2$ 소화설비의 성능을 주기적으로 확인이 필요하다. 석유화학플랜트나 원자력발전소와 같은 국가 중요위험시설은 화재 발생시 대형피해가 발생할 수 있으므로 직접방사시험을 통해 소화성능을 검증할 필요가 있다. 본 연구는 국가 중요위험시설에 설치된 전역방출방식의 $CO_2$ 소화설비 중에서 표면화재 방호구역과 심부화재 방호구역을 각각 선정하여 $CO_2$ 소화설비의 소화성능을 검증해 보았다. 시험결과 표면화재와 심부화재 방호구역 모두 $CO_2$ 설계농도를 확보하고 있음을 확인하였으며, 심부화재의 경우 20분 이상 설계농도가 유지되었다. 본 연구를 통해 직접 방사시험 방법 및 판정방법을 소개하였으며, 국가 중요위험시설에는 직접 방사시험을 통한 소화설비 신뢰성 검증의 필요성을 제기하였다.

• Journal of ILASS-Korea
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.97-104
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• 2023

A sprinkler is a fire suppression system that extinguishes combustible materials in the early stages of a fire, creating a spray. However, spray formation method of the sprinkler can result in an uneven distribution of water spray on the surface of combustible materials. It is necessary to ensure a consistent water flux density regardless of the spray direction and angle. In this study, the water flux distribution was analyzed for the various types of sprinkler head: circular, flush, pendent, and upright types. All sprinkler heads have a K-factor of 80 LPM/(0.1MPa)^0.5. In this study, water collection cubes were used to examine the water flux distribution. The upright type sprinkler head showed a low standard deviation in total sprayed area, indicating a high level of uniformity. The upright type head showed the lowest standard deviation in the radial direction, and also showed the lowest standard deviation in the azimuthal direction. Upright sprinkler head has no obstructing structure along the path of droplets after they are generated. For this reason, upright sprinkler head showed the most uniform water flux distribution on the floor.

• Proceedings of the SAREK Conference
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• 2006.06a
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• pp.560-565
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• 2006

Sprinkler system is the most effective fire suppression with high confidence among active fire extinguishing systems. According to the installation of the related system on buildings, more separation area of fire protection can be considered to the fire protection design, and also lower differential pressure (12.5 Pascal) is permitted on lobby of fire escape stairs and emergency elevator (25 Pascal shall be considered for none sprinkler system) with economic factor. More details will be handled on the related studies.

• Fire Science and Engineering
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.95-107
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• 2018

This study analyzed the working conditions of the fire protection system in the Goyang Bus Terminal fire based on the fire investigation results. The results were as follows. First, extinguishing using an indoor fire hydrant was not attempted immediately after the fire burned the ceiling urethane foam. Second, a sprinkler alarm valve was turn off and did not work in the repair work space of the 1st basement. On the other hand, the sprinklers in the $2^{nd}$ basement, $1^{st}$ floor, $2^{nd}$ floor, and $3^{rd}$ floor worked and prevented the fire from moving to stories other than the $1^{st}$ basement. Third, although an exit light worked normally, it was not installed in the exit from the waiting room in the $2^{nd}$ floor to the bus stop. This resulted in many casualties. Fourth, although a fire receiver sent an electrical signal to the fan controller of the smoke control system, it was treated manually in the fan controller and the fan in the $2^{nd}$ floor did not work.

• Proceedings of the Korea Institute of Fire Science and Engineering Conference
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• 2011.04a
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• pp.136-139
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• 2011

국가화재안전기준 107 및 107A에서 할로겐화합물 소화설비와 청정소화약제 소화설비 설계시 하나의 방호구역을 담당하는 저장용기의 소화약제의 체적합계보다 소화약제의 방출시 방출경로가 되는 배관(집합관을 포함한다)의 내용적의 비율이 설정된 값 이상인 경우 당해 방호구역에 대한 설비는 별도의 독립방식으로 하도록 요구하고 있다. 이산화탄소 소화설비의 경우에는 이산화탄소의 증기압이 충분히 높으므로 방출배관의 용적에 대한 제한사항이 포함되어 있지 않으나 저압이산화탄소 소화설비의 경우 약제의 저장온도가 낮으므로 방출시 기화되어 설계시 의도한 방출량을 만족시키지 못할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 저압이산화탄소 소화설비에 대한 방출배관 용적 제한 필요성에 대하여 논의하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Institute of Fire Science and Engineering Conference
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• 2010.10a
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• pp.63-66
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• 2010

최근, 세계 각지에서 대규모 인명피해를 야기하는 지진이 발생하고 있으며, 소화설비의 기능이 상실되어 가스 및 전기설비의 파손으로 인해 발생한 화재를 진압하지 못해 더욱 큰 피해를 입게 된다. 소화설비 중에서도 가장 신뢰도가 우수한 수계 소화설비의 배관, 헤드 등의 손상은 곧바로 소화수 공급 중단으로 이어져 큰 문제가 되고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 지진에 의한 수계 소화설비의 손상에 대한 문제점을 고찰한 후 국내외 내진설계 기준을 검토하여 국내 실정에 적합한 내진설계 기준 정비에 대한 방향을 제시하고자 한다.

• Transactions of the KSME C: Technology and Education
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.49-57
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• 2013

The dimensioning accidental loads have been selected through suitable quantitative risk assessment and generally utilized important factors for offshore facility design. The fire hazard can be quantified with dimensioning fire loads. The main purposes of fire protection are to maintain the functionality of safety systems within evacuation period and to prevent the escalation from initial fire to uncontrolled catastrophic fire. This paper introduces the applications and the design methods of active and passive fire protections as representative measures of fire protection of offshore facilities. The passive fire protection requires the high initial installation cost and much difficulty on the operation of facilities and their maintenance. The oil major clients have asked the design contractors of offshore facilities to optimize the amount of passive fire protection with relevant engineering technology recently.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.19 no.12
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• pp.600-606
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• 2018

A class D fire or combustible metal fire is characterized by the presence of burning metals. Only certain metals or metal compounds are flammable, including sodium and lithium. General fire extinguishing agents, such as dry chemical powder, water-based fire extinguish agents, and carbon dioxide, cannot be used in class D fires. This is because these agents cause adverse reactions or are ineffective. In addition, the amount of usage of combustible metals is increasing due to continuous development of the semiconductor and fuel cell industries. Despite this, Korea does not have standards and laws related to combustible metal fires. This paper suggests directions of the class D fire management policies to reduce the class D fire risk and impact by analyzing the standards and laws related to class D fires and combustible metal fire cases. The factors to make laws on class D fire prevention and response systems, and management system of dry sand were determined. These results may be used to help reduce the risk of class D fires and improve the response abilities.

• Fire Science and Engineering
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• v.34 no.4
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• pp.69-77
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• 2020

With the recent enlargement and complication of buildings, damage caused by the incidents of fires breaking out are escalating. Consequently, the use of sprinkler facilities is increasing among water-based fire extinguishing systems. Piping materials used in fire prevention systems include carbon steel (for general or pressure pipeline), CPVC, copper, and stainless-steel. Among these, the steel and CPVC pipes, which are commonly employed in fire prevention, were considered for testing the reliability of the water-based systems. This analysis was performed using the PIPENET software to perform hydraulic calculations in order to examine the flow and pressure at the terminal head when the corrosion coefficient was applied; this coefficient was applied considering the aging of pipes. Assuming a uniform pipe diameter in the steel pipes, the rated flow in the pump installed on the first floor of the basement was reduced by over 10% after 20 years had passed (C value of 90); moreover, the reduction in pressure and flow at its terminal head exceeded 30% and 16.5%, respectively. The results indicate that it is difficult to ensure the reliability of these fire prevention facilities. Furthermore, according to our estimation, considering 30 years had passed (C value of 80), the rated flow of the pump was reduced by over 15%, and the corresponding reduction in pressure and flow at its terminal head exceeded 42% and 24%, respectively.

• Fire Science and Engineering
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• v.29 no.3
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• pp.59-64
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• 2015

This study analyzed results of the causes of failure in 1,022 fire trucks currently being used in South Korea (aerial ladder, aerial platform, pumper, and chemical fire trucks). The results show that 46% of aerial ladder trucks have defective in the elevator brake systems, 29% of aerial platform trucks have contamination in the hydraulic oil, 37% of pumpers have defective in the pneumatic cylinders of the air supply system, and 39% of chemical fire trucks have defective in the powder fire extinguishing systems. The principal reasons for malfunctions are deterioration of the apparatuses, and accumulated fatigue from repetitive use of certain components, such as pneumatic cylinders in the air supply system and wire rope jamming in rollers in the ladder apparatus. These manufacturing defects should be improved upon in the manufacturing process. As a result, the fire trucks, which are used for 5 years or more, need precise inspections in accordance with the Regulation on Fire Apparatus Maintenance. Fire apparatuses have a service life of 10 to 12 years or more. They need to be replaced or require life extension, and they should be kept in top shape with the best maintenance for public safety.