Smith, Simon Peter (2015) The Recognition of Fires Originating from Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Systems. Master of Science by Research (MScRes) thesis, University of Kent. (KAR id:54688)
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Abstract
There has been an observable increase in the fitting of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on the roofs
properties has been attributed to PV systems. This thesis examines the ability of fire examiners to
investigating the effect of internal heating in direct current (DC) isolators to the point at which they
This clarified that national fire data cannot identify the specifics of electrical fires. Validity of these
of fire, (especially when associated with PV systems), of some fire staff responsible for collecting
recognise fires originating from PV systems. Evidence for fires occurring in PV systems in Kent
evidence. This provided an indication that a potential common point of failure, which may lead to
probably within the DC isolator switch itself. Experimentation revealed that internal heating of a
structural integrity and therefore allowing an arc to be established. Observable post fire indicators
from pyrolysis of isolator insulating material.
Finally, areas for further experimental research and training of fire staff are suggested as well as
the modification of recording mechanisms and building regulations.
Item Type: | Thesis (Master of Science by Research (MScRes)) |
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Thesis advisor: | Went, Michael |
Thesis advisor: | Green, Robert |
Additional information: | The Recognition of Fires Originating from Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Systems, Appendix B electronic data files are available by contacting the author at: simon@prometheus-fs.co.uk |
Uncontrolled keywords: | Fire Scenes Examiner; Incident Recording System; Photovoltaic; Pyrolysis; |
Subjects: | Q Science |
Divisions: | Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > School of Physical Sciences |
Depositing User: | Users 1 not found. |
Date Deposited: | 29 Mar 2016 13:00 UTC |
Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2021 13:34 UTC |
Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/54688 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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