- Author
- Babrauskas, V.
- Title
- Mechanisms and Modes for Ignition of Low-Voltage, PVC-Insulated Electrotechnical Products.
- Coporate
- Fire Science and Technology Inc., Issaquah WA
- Journal
- Fire and Materials, Vol. 30, No. 2, 151-174, March/April 2006
- Keywords
- electrotechnical products | polyvinyl chloride | ignition | electric potential | electric wires | electric cables | failure | electrical fires | degradation | insulation | ignition temperature | standards | plastics | equipment
- Identifiers
- arc tracking; dielectric strength; electric cords; voltage surges; wiring in low-voltage (LV) service; causes leading to failure or ignition of PVC-insulated electrotechnical products; performance of appliances subjected to a 6000V test surge voltage, as tested by Smith and Standler