- Author
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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
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fire research
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polyvinyl chlorids
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wires
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cables
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electric cords
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ignition
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electrical fires
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degradation
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ignition temperature
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failure
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arcing
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voltage surges
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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