Electronic Control Fires A Design, Manufacturing and Forensic Technical Perspective /

• Main Author: Small, James E. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Fire,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Forensic science.; Electronic circuits.; Fire Science, Hazard Control, Building Safety.; Forensic Science.; Electronic Circuits and Devices.

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 consu...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• The Event Defined
• Facts Regarding Typical Events
• Localized Events
• Who is at Fault
• High Current PCB Connections
• Liquid, Moisture and Electronics
• The Ugly Process
• Liability Related Electronic Control Deficiencies
• Localized Event Explained: Charred Hole
• Localized Event Explained: Partially Charred Surface
• Localized Event Explained: Scorched FR-4, no Missing Weave
• Localized Event Explained: Scorched FR-4, with Missing Weave
• PCB Smoke and Fire Damage for Power Levels Below 5 Watts
• Bench Experiments
• Summary of Experiments.