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ArticleScientific reports2023

Forensic chemical analysis of hydrogen gas explosions in sprinkler pipes.

Songhie An, Sungwan Park

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Article in Scientific reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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0.8field-weighted citation impact, top 17% of its field
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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Songhie AnDepartment of Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry, National Forensic Service Seoul Institute, 139 Jiyang-Ro, Yangcheon-Gu, Seoul, 08036, Republic of Korea. stellaluna@korea.kr.
Sungwan ParkDepartment of Engineering, National Forensic Service Seoul Institute, 139 Jiyang-Ro, Yangcheon-Gu, Seoul, 08036, Republic of Korea.
National Forensic Institute · KRSeoul Institute · KR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Most sprinkler systems in Korea use galvanized steel pipes to extinguish fires. Typically, sprinkler pipes are galvanized with zinc to protect them from corrosion. Although such installations are widely perceived to be safe and hazard-free, the corrosion of zinc within water-filled sprinkler pipes leads to the formation of corrosive products, including hydrogen gas. As hydrogen gas evolves, the pressure inside the closed sprinkler system increases, which in turn increases the risk of fire explosion. In this study, we evaluated several factors that contributed to the formation of hydrogen gas and analyzed the chemical principle of this reaction. Based on the results, we propose certain safety measures that can aid in preventing accidents caused by hydrogen gas. The study findings can form the basis for identifying a safe operating method that can prevent fires and explosions in sprinkler systems.

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PMID37714891
PMCPMC10504323
OpenAlexW4386769795

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