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A mathematical analysis of arcing phenomenon is presented as related to fire. It is shown that arcing has a great destructive power while a short circuit has not. Experimental results are also given.
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Note: Dr. Béland, ing., is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, and conducts research on fire, particularly fires of electrical origin.
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Bernard, B. Arcing phenomenon as related to fire investigation. Fire Technol 17, 189–201 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02473096
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02473096