{"title":"Bringing science into the courtroom","authors":"David P. Utt","doi":"10.1109/PSES.2009.5356013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSES.2009.5356013","url":null,"abstract":"While investigators have adequate tools for ensuring they reach a proper determination of fire causation, claims against manufacturers often progress to the courtroom despite forensic analysis indicating their products are not at fault. A solid defense strategy requires a reasonable alternative explanation grounded in scientific principles. Because the complexities of science may sometimes be lost on lay people and jurors, the use of visual and demonstrative materials can effectively convey these concepts.","PeriodicalId":262359,"journal":{"name":"2009 IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123836572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leveraging safety and EMC skills in energy regulatory compliance","authors":"T. Calland","doi":"10.1109/PSES.2009.5356019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSES.2009.5356019","url":null,"abstract":"Regulations mandating energy-efficient design and performance in a variety of consumer products are emerging throughout the world. Compliance organizations can leverage technical skills already in place and scale to meet the increased responsibilities","PeriodicalId":262359,"journal":{"name":"2009 IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134011232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of resistive faults in high current starter cables","authors":"A. Arora, N. Medora, B. Pinnangudi, T. Livernois","doi":"10.1109/PSES.2009.5356018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSES.2009.5356018","url":null,"abstract":"Arcing and arc damage in an electrically energized cable is often recognized as a result of insulation failure of the cable and a possible cause for the ignition of a fire. However, the presence of arcing does not necessarily indicate the point of origin of a fire. It only implies that the cable was energized at the time of the fire. Typically, cables routed in an automobile are protected by a combination of fusible links, circuit breakers and fuses. The exception is the starter cable, which, due to the intrinsic nature of its application, is not protected by circuit breakers or fuses. In motor homes and RVs, the starter cable may be routed for a considerable length and pass through several openings in the chassis and/or body structure. Cable insulation failure can result in the energized conductor contacting the vehicle chassis, which may then result in a high-current, low resistance fault. The objective of this paper is to investigate the electrical characteristics of a commonly used starter cable during a low resistance fault between the energized cable and vehicle ground.","PeriodicalId":262359,"journal":{"name":"2009 IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115857674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lithium battery transportation test requirements","authors":"Berrigan M. Remenick","doi":"10.1109/PSES.2009.5356016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSES.2009.5356016","url":null,"abstract":"This paper provides an overview of the regulations and test requirements regarding the transportation of Lithium Cells and Batteries. These new requirements affect battery manufacturers, manufacturers using lithium batteries in their products, as well as consumers traveling with lithium batteries.","PeriodicalId":262359,"journal":{"name":"2009 IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127100139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Product liability prevention: Even more important in tough economic times","authors":"K. Ross","doi":"10.1109/PSES.2009.5356017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PSES.2009.5356017","url":null,"abstract":"This paper will discuss the reasons why product liability prevention is so important, even in tough economic times, and how to cost-effectively be proactive and reactive in dealing with safety issues.","PeriodicalId":262359,"journal":{"name":"2009 IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114980307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}