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Electronic Control Fires

A Design, Manufacturing and Forensic Technical Perspective

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  • © 2017

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Authors:
  1. James E. Small

    1. Fort Wayne, USA

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Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Fire (BRIEFSFIRE)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. The Event Defined

    • James E. Small
    Pages 1-2

  3. Facts Regarding Typical Events

    • James E. Small
    Pages 3-5

  4. Localized Events

    • James E. Small
    Pages 7-12

  5. Who Is At Fault

    • James E. Small
    Pages 13-14

  6. High Current PCB Connections

    • James E. Small
    Pages 15-16

  7. Liquid, Moisture and Electronics

    • James E. Small
    Pages 17-18

  8. The Ugly Process

    • James E. Small
    Pages 19-24

  9. Liability Related Electronic Control Deficiencies

    • James E. Small
    Pages 25-28

  10. Localized Event Explained—Charred Hole

    • James E. Small
    Pages 29-30

  11. Localized Event Explained-Partially Charred Surface

    • James E. Small
    Pages 31-34

  12. Localized Event Explained-Scorched FR-4 with no Missing Weave

    • James E. Small
    Pages 35-36

  13. Localized Event Explained-Scorched FR-4 with Missing Weave

    • James E. Small
    Pages 37-38

  14. PCB Smoke and Fire Damage for Power Levels Below 5 Watts

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    Pages 39-40

  15. Bench Experiments

    • James E. Small
    Pages 41-64

  16. Summary of Experiments

    • James E. Small
    Pages 65-67

  17. Back Matter

    Pages 69-70
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About this book

The failures of electronic controls, which can cause loss of life and property, are discussed from the perspective of both the design and manufacturing functions and clarified for the responsible forensic team.  Many pitfalls of the fast-paced product introduction environment for industrial and consumer products are discussed to help minimize the number of electronic control fires and other menacing events of today.  


The author clearly links the design, manufacturing and forensic technical communities in the development of electronic control devices, which include a wide array of products, from auto key fobs to furnace electronic control boards. The information included ensures a final product that will not end up in litigation (or at least not be found guilty during litigation), putting into plain words how to determine if a suspect electronic appliance control is the cause of a fire or the result of a fire. 


Containing invaluable data learned through many years of new product designs, development and production cycles, this brief features illustrated bench experiments conducted by the author. Professionals and researchers working in fire protection, electrical engineering, or building safety will find this brief an essential resource.




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  • Fort Wayne, USA

    James E. Small

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