METHODS FOR FIRE RISK REDUCTION IN RESIDENTIAL PREMISES WITH THE HELP OF BALANCING DEVICES

ABSTRACT The paper is concerned with the results of studies on the impact ofphase current unbalance in a 0.38 kV electrical network on an increase in active power losses that cause fires. The results of measurements and calculations of additional power losses due to unbalanced currents and fire activity in the Irkutsk region are analyzed. A technical device is proposed to reduce the current unbalance with the aim to decrease fire risk. Keywords:current unbalance, additional thermal losses, fire risk, material damage, balancing device.