Fire occurs in only about 0.5 percent of all injury-producing automobile accidents. These fires result in death to 1 out of 8 persons involved. The two most probable ignition sources for automotive crash fires are sparks from damaged electrical systems and friction sparks generated by the impact. Approximately 200 passenger vehicles of 1000- to 6000-pound curb weight were examined on dealer lots and in wrecking yards to assess the probability of damage to electrical system components. A suggested safety standard for automotive electrical systems incorporating these methods is presented, along with recommendations for future study to reinforce the provisions of this standard. (Author)
Prevention of Electrical Systems Ignition of Automotive Crash Fire
1970
183 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Pipeline Transportation , Motor vehicle accidents , Fires , Accident investigations , Electric equipment , Surveys , Statistical data , Death , Injuries , Spark ignition , Electric sparks , Friction , Impact , Vulnerability , Design standards , Safety , Fuel systems , Trucks , Motor vehicle fires , Motor vehicle electrical systems , Vehicle impact sensitive devices , Crashworthiness , Motor vehicle crash fire prevention , Motor vehicle electrical systems hazards