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A Study on Fire Prevention Measures through Candle Fire Case and Reproduction Experiment

촛불화재사례 및 재현실험을 통한 화재예방대책 연구

  • Lee, Jeong-Il (National Fire Service Academy) ;
  • Kim, Young-Soo (Department of Earthquake Disaster Engineering, Chungbuk National University)
  • Received : 2018.05.31
  • Accepted : 2019.03.21
  • Published : 2019.03.29
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to reduce the fire of the same type by analyzing the form which is mainly generated based on the result of the fire investigation through the experiment to reproduce, since the candle fire is repeated every year with the same type. Methods: For the analysis of candle flame, 4 kinds of methods such as acrylic recharge test, FOMEX acrylic recharge test, general combustible recharge test, and natural fire extinguishing test of candle were conducted. Results: It was confirmed that continuous burning is difficult to be achieved without contact of combustible materials around. Conclusion: In order to prevent a candle fire, it is important to check the safety of the surrounding area. It is also considered to introduce safety regulations such as finishing with a fireproof material such as a silver foil at the terminal end.

연구목적: 촛불화재는 매년 같은 유형으로 반복되어 사상자가 발생하고 있기에 화재조사결과를 바탕으로 주로 발생되는 형태를 재현실험을 통해 분석하여 동종의 화재를 줄이는데 목적이 있다. 연구방법: 촛불화재 분석을 위해 아크릴 재연실험, 포멕스(FOMEX) 아크릴 재연실험, 일반가연물 재연실험, 촛불의 자연소화 재연실험 등 4가지 방법으로 실시하였다. 연구결과: 주변에 가연물의 접촉이 없으면 지속적인 연소가 이루어지기가 힘들다는 것을 확인하였다. 결론: 촛불화재를 예방하기 위해서는 주변 안전확인이 무엇보다 중요하며 초 말단에 은박지와 같은 불연 재료로 마감 처리하는 등 안전규정을 도입하는 것도 하나의 방법이라고 생각한다.

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Fig. 1. Accident scene

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Fig. 2. Fire scene

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Fig. 3. Fire scene

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Fig. 4. Acrylic plate reheating experiment

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Fig. 5. FOMEX Acrylic rehearsal experiment

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Fig. 6. General Flammability Experiment

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Fig. 7. Natural digestion rehearsal experiment of candle

Table 1. Fire caused by candle

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Table 2. Burning time of candle

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