Flame Resistance Performance of Silicone Pad for Application in Railway Industry
Fire(2024)
Abstract
This study investigates the applicability of eco-friendly silicone materials with improved flame retardancy as interior materials for Korean urban railway vehicles, focusing on developing nonslip pads for seats made of non-combustible materials. Fire safety standards vary worldwide, necessitating country-specific testing and analysis. For application to the interior of railway vehicles in Korea, technical standards for the flame-retardant performance of railway vehicles were evaluated, and nonslip pads for seats were tested by comparing two types of flame-retardant silicone. In addition to fire property testing on a specimen basis, experimental verification was performed on a full chair assembly including silicone pads. Passenger comfort testing through pressure measurements was also conducted alongside fire safety performance testing The actual fire test showed that the maximum average heat release rate value was about 20% lower than the standard’s upper limit. Using flame-retardant silicone pads enhances fire safety and passenger comfort, satisfactorily meeting the required performance standards for Korean railway vehicles.
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Key words
fire safety,maximum average rate of heat emission,silicone pad,smoke density,thermal resistance,toxic index
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