• Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.1-6
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• 1997

In case of using the electrical apparatus in the hazardous atmosphere which exist flammable gas mixtures, There is a dangerosity of gas explosion accident by the electrical spark. The most general method to prevent the explosion by the spark is to use the flame-proof type electrical apparatus to isolate the ignition source. from the flammable atmosphere. But actualy it is impossible to isolate the ignition sources from the atmosphere. So it was needed to find the safe gap which prevent ignition of flammable atmosphere by transmission of flame or heat when a flammable gas mixture exploded inside the apparatus. In this study we tried to find the maximum experimental safe gap(MESG) of $H_2$-air, and $CH_4$-air mixtures by using the 8 litre spherical vessel with 25mm flange. The experiment parameter were ignition position, concentration and initial pressure before explosion. From the experiment the ignition position was affected to the MESG. MESG value was minimum near the stoichiometric concentration of gas mixtures, and according to the increase of initial pressure MESG was decreased.

• Fire Science and Engineering
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• v.23 no.5
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• pp.72-77
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• 2009

In the recycling procedure of the refrigerator, the fire frequently breaks out. In this study, to clarify the exact cause of the fire, the components and concentration of the materials produced in the process are analysed as well as the problems in the process system, and the protective measure to prevent the fire and the explosion fundamentally is proposed. In this procedure, the preventive measures of fire by removing the combustible materials such as polyurethane and inflammable gases, by removing the ignition sources and by reducing the oxygen concentration to the minimum are proposed along with the protective measures to reduce the damage in the fire. In the crushing procedure where the fire or explosion can break out in diverse ways, the forced ventilation or exhaust system applied to the small partial ventilation facility are installed to reduce the concentration of inflammable gas mixture to lower than the inflammable limit by injecting and exhausting the air forcibly.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.52 no.2
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• pp.166-174
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• 2014

This research investigated the aging properties of the $B-KNO_3$ system as the igniter. The $B-KNO_3$ system showed the degradation in ignition properties depending on the method and period of storage. It should be found out the cause of the degradation to predict the reliability of the igniters. The changes of the properties by the degradation after aging tests were analyzed by microstructure analysis, XRD analysis and thermal analysis using DSC. It was found out that the lattice parameters of the $KNO_3$ as the oxidizer in the ignition system was changed into the JCPDS values as the aging time increased. Conclusively, the changes of the crystal structure of oxidizer affected the activation energy increasing as aging time increased.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.11 no.6
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• pp.1-8
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• 2007

The objective of the present work is to characterize design parameters of solid propellant ignitor for composite, double base, and nitramine propellants using arc image furnace. Arc image furnace and fiber optics surface reflectometer were used to measure ignition delay time and reflected optical energy of several compositions of composite, double base and nitramine base rocket propellant at different pressure levels each other. The order of ignitability was double base > composite> nitramine propellants at initial pressure of over 75 psia. The highest ignition energy was needed to ignite nitramine propellant, however, the ignition delay time decreased abruptly as the pressure increased up to the range of $75{\sim}400$ psia. The absorbtion of radiation energy could be increased by the addition of small amount of opacifiers as carbon black, ZrC, WC and burning catalyst.

• Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.47-59
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• 2024

Purpose: This study aims to propose measures for the prevention of fire and explosion accidents within manufacturing facilities by improving the existing classification criteria for hazardous locations based on the leakage patterns of flammable liquids. The objective is to suggest ways to safely manage ignition sources and combustible materials. Method: The hazardous locations were calculated using "KS C IEC 60079-10-1," and the calculated explosion hazard distances were visualized in 3D. Additionally, the formula for the atmospheric dispersion of flammable vapors, as outlined in "P-91-2023," was utilized to calculate the dispersion rates within the hazardous locations represented in 3D. Result: Visualization of hazardous locations in 3D enabled the identification of blind spots in the floor plan, facilitating immediate recognition of ignition sources within these areas. Furthermore, when calculating the time taken for the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) to reach within the volumetric space of the hazardous locations represented in 3D, it was found that the risk level did not correspond identically with the explosion hazard distances. Conclusion: Considering the atmospheric dispersion of flammable liquids, it was concluded that safety management should be conducted. Therefore, a method for calculating the concentration values requiring detection and alert based on realistically achievable ventilation rates within the facility is proposed.

• Journal of Korean Institute of Fire Investigation
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.50-54
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• 2004

• 방재와보험
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• s.122
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• pp.36-44
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• 2007

BP 텍사스 시티의 석유정제소의 화재폭발은 2005년에 가장 많은 인명의 손실을 끼친 유동화자산의 화재폭발사고로서 15인의 생명을 앗아가고 200여 명의 사람을 다치게 하였다. 트럭 한 대의 역화(내연기관의 부정폭발)에서 시작된 점화원은 이성질체화시스템(ISOM) 대기암 통기구에서의 가연성 탄화수소 액체와 증발 기체를 발화시켰다. 화학안전위원회는 그 사고를 조사 및 검토한 후 BP사가 모든 면에서 기계적인 결함과 함께 안전성이 불완전하였음을 발견하였다. 본 고는 저자들이 미국화학안전위험조사위원회에 제출한 이들의 조사보고서를 번역 게재한 것이다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Industrial Safety Conference
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.118-123
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• 2000

화재에 대한 소화방법으로서는 점화원의 냉각, 산화제 농도의 감소에 의한 화염의 질식 및 제거소화와 부촉매를 이용한 소화법이 있다. 이중 냉각소화방법은 주로 물을 사용하여 화재를 진압하고 있으나, 유류화재와 전기화재 등에서는 물보다 할론소화약제가 효과적으로 사용되어 왔다. 그러나 할론 등 CFC 계통의 소화약제는 환경오염물질을 내포하며, 지구온난화지수와 오존파괴지수 등이 높아 전세계적으로 그 사용이 중단되고 있다. 이에 대한 대체 기술의 하나로 최근에 관심이 고조되기 시작한 소화기술은 분무 노즐을 이용한 미세물분무(water mist) 소화설비이다.(중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Industrial Safety Conference
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.68-75
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• 2000

지금까지는 전자파의 위험성으로 인체 유해성 문제와 기기의 오작동에 대해서는 널리 알려져 왔으나, 전자파의 유기에 의한 감전 및 점화 위험성에 대해서는 국내에서 그다지 인지하지 못하고 있는 실정에 있었다. 그러나 이러한 전자파중 고주파 방사에 의한 감전 및 점화 위험성은 수신안테나로 작용하는 금속성 구조물의 종류가 다양하기 때문에 이에 따른 전기적인 등가회로도 각각 달라 현장에서 일일이 측정한 데이터를 사용하는 시뮬레이션 및 실험이 필요하다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Industrial Safety Conference
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• 2000.06a
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• pp.64-69
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• 2000

오늘날 분진은 석유 화학공업, 제약공업, 플라스틱공업 등 기능이 점점 다양화되고 있으며 산업분야에서도 광범위하게 이용되고 있다. 그로 인해 분진 폭발사고는 대형 공정에서뿐만 아니라 저장, 취급, 운송하는 일반화된 공정에서도 정전기 방전등의 점화원에 의해 화재 및 폭발의 위험성이 증가하고 있다. 이러한 재해를 미연에 방지하기 위해 안전관리의 일환으로 분진의 최소착화에너지(Minimum Ignition Energy; MIE)를 측정하여 관리하고 있다. (중략)