• 전기학회논문지
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• 제66권12호
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• pp.1836-1843
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• 2017

In this paper, we investigated fire cases those are believed to be caused by explosion of a electrolytic motor start capacitor. Using two types of commercially available electrolytic motor start capacitors, capacitor current and the possibility of capacitor explosion were tested. And the ignition possibility of the internal material leaked from a capacitor was also tested. In addition, experiments were conducted to see if the fire could spread when a capacitor was exposed to an external flame. From our test we observed that the current of the electrolytic motor start capacitor rose continuously to a certain level by product, if the capacitor was continuously energized with working voltage, and then the capacitor was exploded. The gas and liquid leaked from the capacitor by the explosion could ignite by an electric arc and an external flame. The capacitor current at explosion was different product by product, but each product had a certain current level at explosion. And the increase rate of the capacitor current until explosion was 24% and 31% for the products used in the experiment. We proposed the capacitor explosion prevention method that cuts off power when the capacitor current rises to a certain threshold level. The proposed method can be used if the current of the applied electrolytic motor start capacitor rises continuously and then the capacitor is exploded at a certain current level when the capacitor is energized continuously.

• 한국화재소방학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국화재소방학회 1996년도 학술발표회
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• pp.37-42
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• 1996

The assessment of catastrophic accidents such as BLEVE, vapor cloud explosion, and toxic material releases in the chemical process industries(CPI) shall be carried out according to the Requirement of PSM/SMS enforced by Korea Government Agencies, but reasonable models are not proposed for the practical application. The traditional models, TNT Equivalency Model, are well-known and helpful for the assessment of vapor cloud explosion. However, the estimated-damage-area using the traditional model has much more deviations comparing to the real damage caused by vapor cloud explosion suffered before. These are why an expert system for the assessment of vapor cloud explosion has been developed, which is based on theoretical, statistical and experimental data, and it would be helpful for CPI to evaluate the damage-area in case of vapor cloud explosion.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2008

In order to establish detailed plans for fire protection and reduce the possible fire accidents in the future, a study on the shock wave caused by VCE(Vapor Cloud Explosion) is very important. Destruction phenomena of structure by gas explosion is due to the explosion pressure and heat. Explosion pressure is a kind of energy converted from the gas mixture explosion. Therefore, the propagation progress of shock wave and flame is very important. This study investigated the shock wave caused by VCE in enclosure with opened vent port. From a result, the vent port of top at the straight line of ignition and leak location was opened most rapidly, and the vertical vent port not opened.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2007년도 춘계학술대회A
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• pp.54-59
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• 2007

In order to establish detailed plans for fire protection and reduce the possible fire accidents in the future, a study on the shock wave caused by VCE(Vapor Cloud Explosion) is very important. Destruction phenomena of structure by gas explosion is due to the explosion pressure and heat. Explosion pressure is a kind of energy converted from the gas mixture explosion. Therefore, the propagation progress of shock wave and flame is very important. This study investigated the shock wave caused by VCE in enclosure with opened vent port. From a result, the vent port of top at the straight line of ignition and leak location was opened most rapidly, and the vertical vent port not opened.

• 한국화재소방학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국화재소방학회 2008년도 춘계학술논문발표회 논문집
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• pp.189-193
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• 2008

A Control variables of explosion pressure in enclosure are a type of explosive gas, concentration of mixture, open area in enclosure. In this study, be performed to test inner explosion pressure of Blast Proof Door by the control variables of explosion pressure. and this real explosion test of Blast Proof Door have a good point in test of the against pressure method that can be obtained dynamic pressure or not static pressure.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.6-14
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• 2006

가스로 인한 화재 및 폭발사고의 예측 가능한 프로그램을 구체화하고, 적절한 사회적 위험기준을 제시하기 위하여 최근 11년간의 가스사고 데이터베이스를 분석하였다. 먼저 동일유형의 가스사고 발생가능 성을 판단할 수 있는 Poisson 분석 방법을 적용하기 위해 3개의 사고유형, 즉 누출, 폭발, 화재로 구분하여 총 16개 항목으로 나누어서 적용하였다. 그 결과, 시공 작업 부주의-폭발-배관의 항목의 사고발생반도가 가장 작았으며, 배관연결부이완부식-누출-배관의 경우는 가장 높은 빈도를 나타내었다. 따라서 이에 대한 적절한 가스사고 대응책이 마련되어야 할 것이다. 또한 치명적인 가스사고의 추세와 합리적인 위험정책에 대한 지침을 결정하기위해 D. O. Hagon 방정식과 회기직선식을 이용하여 F.N 곡선의 누적사망자의 최소 및 최대점에 대응시켜 허용가능영역을 설정하였다. 향후 가스사고에 대한 신뢰성 있는 분석을 위해서는 가스로 인한 화재 폭발사고에 대한 데이터베이스를 지속적으로 확충보완을 시켜야 되며, 이를 위한 표준 코드화 작업이 요구된다.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2017

아스팔트는 상온에서 고체이므로 위험물안전관리법에서 정하고 있는 위험물이 아니어서 화재 폭발 위험성이 없는 것처럼 인식하는 경향이 있는데, 저장탱크에 $170-180^{\circ}C$로 가열하여 저장하므로 인화성액체와 같은 위험성이 있다. 이 논문에서는 아스팔트의 저장 취급 중 화재폭발 위험성과 아스팔트에 대한 소방기관의 규제 실태를 분석하고 있다. 그리고 아스팔트와 관련된 사고 중 국내에서 발생한 아스팔트콘크리트(아스콘) 생산 중 폭발한 사례와 아스팔트 저장탱크의 폭발 사례, 해외에서 발생한 아스팔트 저장탱크의 화재폭발사고 사례를 분석하고 있다. 분석결과, 우리나라는 일본과 달리 아스팔트에 대한 소방기관의 규제가 거의 없고, 아스콘 생산 중 골재 가열실 버너에 연료를 분사한 후 점화시기가 지연되면 폭발사고가 발생하며, 아스팔트저장탱크의 아스팔트 가열 중 대기오염물질이나 악취를 제거하기 위해 환경정화설비를 갑자기 강하게 작동시키는 경우 저장탱크에 물리적 폭발사고가 발생하며, 아스팔트저장탱크에서 용접 등 화기취급을 하면 폭발사고가 발생할 수 있다.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.286-293
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• 2011

최근 건축구조물은 초고층화, 대형화에 따라 고강도 및 고성능콘크리트의 사용이 증가하고 있는데, 고성능콘크리트는 화재 시 발생하는 폭렬현상에 취약한 문제가 있다. 폭렬은 화재 시 콘크리트 피복의 손실을 초래하여 내부콘크리트와 철근의 열전달률(rate of heat transmission)을 높여 콘크리트와 철근의 온도를 상승시키는 작용을 한다. 이러한 고강도콘크리트의 화재 시 폭렬을 막기 위하여 여러 가지 연구들이 진행되고 있으며 대표적으로 폴리프로필렌(Polypropylene)섬유, 강섬유를 사용한 연구들이 폭렬제어성능을 입증되었으나 유동성 저하에 따른 시공성 문제점이 제기되고 있다. 그러므로 본 연구에서는 위와 같은 문제를 에스테르계 윤활제 및 비이온성 계면활성제를 포함한 코팅액으로 코팅된 polyamide 섬유를 혼입하여 내화성능을 확보하였으며 강도영역별 최적 조건을 실험을 통하여 도출하였다. 13mm의 polyamide 섬유 적용시 강도영역별 적정 섬유 혼입량은 160MPa는 2.5kg이상에서 폭렬제어가 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.38-43
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• 2024

Recently, with the expanding market for electronic devices and electric vehicles, secondary battery usage has been on the rise. Lithium-ion batteries are particularly popular due to their fast charging times and lightweight nature compared to other types of batteries. A secondary battery consists of four components: anode, cathode, electrolyte, and separator. Generally, the positive and negative electrode materials of secondary batteries are composed of an active material, a binder, and a conductive material. Acetylene Black (AB) is utilized to enhance conductivity between active material particles or metal dust collectors, preventing the binder from acting as an insulator. However, when recycling waste batteries that have been subject to high usage, there is a risk of fire and explosion accidents, as accurately identifying the characteristics of Acetylene Black dust proves to be challenging. In this study, the lower explosion limit for Acetylene Black dust with an average particle size of 0.042 ㎛ was determined to be 153.64 mg/L using a Hartmann-type dust explosion device. Notably, the dust did not explode at values below 168 mg, rendering the lower explosion limit calculation unfeasible. Analysis of explosion delay times with varying electrode gaps revealed the shortest delay time at 3 mm, with a noticeable increase in delay times for gaps of 4 mm or greater. The findings offer fundamental data for fire and explosion prevention measures in Acetylene Black waste recycling processes via a predictive model for lower explosion limits and ignition delay time.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.94-100
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• 2021

In general, the industrial complex is a place where factories of various industries are concentrated. It is only as efficient as it is designed. However, the risks vary as there are various industries. These features are also associated with various types of disasters. The dangers of natural disasters such as a typhoon, flood, and earthquake, as well as fire and explosions, are also latent. Many of these risks can make stable production and business activities difficult, resulting in massive direct and indirect damage. In particular, decades after its establishment, the vulnerabilities increase even more as aging and small businesses are considered. In this sense, it is significant to assess the vulnerability of the industrial complex. Thus analysing fire and explosion hazards as stage 1 of the vulnerability evaluation for the major potential disasters for the industrial complex. First, fire vulnerabilities were analyzed quantitatively. It is displayed in blocks for each company. The assessment block status and the fire vulnerability rating status were conducted by applying the five-step criteria. Level A is the highest potential risk step and E is the lowest step. Level A was 11.8% in 20 blocks, level B was 22.5% in 38 blocks, level C was 25.4% in 43 blocks, level D was 26.0% in 44 blocks, and level E was 14.2% in 24 blocks. Levels A and B with high fire vulnerabilities were analyzed at 34.3%. Secondly, the vulnerability for an explosion was quantitatively analyzed. Explosive vulnerabilities were analyzed at 4.7% for level A with 8 blocks, 3.0% for level B with 5, 1.8% for level C with 3, 4.7% for level D with 8, and 85.8% for level E with 145. Levels A and B, which are highly vulnerable to explosions, were 7.7 %. Thirdly, the overall vulnerability can be assessed by adding disaster vulnerabilities to make future assessments. Moreover, it can also assist in efficient safety and disaster management by visually mapping quantified data. This will also be used for the integrated control center of the N-Industrial Complex, which is currently being installed.