- Author
- Babrauskas, V.
- Title
- Mechanisms and Modes for Ignition of Low-Voltage PVC Wires, Cables and Cords.
- Coporate
- Fire Science and Technology Inc., Issaquah, WA
- Book or Conf
- Fire and Materials 2005. 9th International Conference. Conference Papers. Proceedings. Organised by Interscience Communications Limited. January 31-February 1, 2005, Interscience Communications Limited, London, England, San Francisco, CA, 291-309 p., 2005
- Keywords
- fire research | polyvinyl chlorids | wires | cables | electric cords | ignition | electrical fires | degradation | ignition temperature | failure | arcing | voltage surges | insulation
- Identifiers
- arc tracking; dielectric strength; electric cords; causes leading to failure or ignition of PVC-insulated electrotechnical products; extrusion faults; arcing across a carbonized path; performance of appliances subjected to a 6000 V test surge voltage, as tested by Smith and Standler; creep of insulation; chemical interaction effects