Fire risks of photovoltaic systems

Date issued

2012

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Volume Title

Publisher

University of West Bohemia. Faculty of electrical engineering. Department of electrical power engineering and environmental engineering

Abstract

This article deals with fire risks of photovoltaic systems mounted on buildings and roofs. The aim of the article is to explain the fire progress in building, fire rating and performance of photovoltaic system and possible ways of extinguishing. Specific dangers for acting fire units are described in detail. The article is also targeting on secondary hazards for surrounding objects and people during and after the fire.

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Subject(s)

fotovoltaické systémy, požár, požární ochrana, photovoltaic systems, fire, fire protection

Citation

Proceedings of the Intensive Programme 2014. 1st ed. Pilsen: University of West Bohemia. Faculty of electrical engineering. Department of electrical power engineering and environmental engineering, 2014, s. ISBN 978-80-261-0130-7.
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