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Investigation of Solar Collector Fire Incident
In May 1980, a fire involving a solar collector occurred in Boulder, Colorado in an unoccupied single family dwelling. Damage due to the fire was limited to a single solar collector and adjacent roofing and framing materials. Collectors of the same model on three other dwellings at the site showed signs of degradation which may have led to similar fires. The collector, installation, conditions leading to the fire, and events following the fire are described. The most likely point of ignition has been identified as the plywood collector backing. Results of a 30-day stagnation test and solar simulator testing are discussed. Recommendations to prevent future occurrences of this type of fire are presented.
Investigation of Solar Collector Fire Incident
In May 1980, a fire involving a solar collector occurred in Boulder, Colorado in an unoccupied single family dwelling. Damage due to the fire was limited to a single solar collector and adjacent roofing and framing materials. Collectors of the same model on three other dwellings at the site showed signs of degradation which may have led to similar fires. The collector, installation, conditions leading to the fire, and events following the fire are described. The most likely point of ignition has been identified as the plywood collector backing. Results of a 30-day stagnation test and solar simulator testing are discussed. Recommendations to prevent future occurrences of this type of fire are presented.
Investigation of Solar Collector Fire Incident
W. D. Walton (author)
1981
48 pages
Report
No indication
English
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