| Title |
Study of Fire Appraisal Method According to Electrical Fire Hazards of Hair Dryer |
| Authors |
Hyun-Wook Moon ; Ki-Yeon Lee ; Dong-Woo Kim ; Hyeong-Joon KIl ; Hyang-Kon Kim |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.5207/JIEIE.2011.25.12.113 |
| Keywords |
Hair Dryer ; Electrical Fire Hazard ; Fire Appraisal Method |
| Abstract |
In this study, investigation and appraisal method for the scene of a fire according to electrical fire hazards of hair dryer which is usually used at living space are presented. Hair dryer is briefly composed of heating part, wind part and control part. Electrical fire hazards of hair dryer are insulation destruction of power cord, ignition by overheat of heating coil, scattering spark on inside dust, overheat of motor by fan shackle, ignition by carelessness of user, and so on. Fire cause by hair dryer can be perceived through investigation about half-disconnection of power cord, contact badness of power plug, verification of heating coil, fan and switch. These results are expected to be utilized effectively in a countermeasure to prevent an electrical fire by hair dryer. |