Arc Flash Calculations for Utilities

12 Hours

Determining safe distances, correct equipment tag information and the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for an arc hazard area is often complex and confusing. Our experienced instructors provide an in-depth understanding of several different methodologies and help the utility professional know which is appropriate in a given circumstance.

This class is co-taught by Steve Cress of Kinectrics and Hugh Hoagland of e-Hazard.

Regional Seminar Fee

$1,595 per person (group & onsite rates available).

Dates

Call for scheduling (502) 716-7073.

What You'll Learn

• Introduction to calculating incident energy levels.
• Field data collection.
• Short circuit analysis.
• Timing, interaction & response.
• Arc flash hazard analysis.
• NFPA 70E, Annex D8 & IEEE calculations.

Who Should Attend

• Consulting, utility & industrial engineers responsible for arc hazard analysis in the selection of protective equipment and clothing.
• Safety officers and program managers.
• Procurement staff needing an in depth understanding of arc hazard assessment and analysis.

Agenda

• Arc Hazard Defined & Standard Terminology
  • Arc Hazard – pressure, thermal radiation, sound levels and arc blast
  • Terms you need to know
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Types, Tests & Categories
  • Types: Flame Resistant (FR) and Ignitable
  • NFPA Categories 0 to 4 and NESC options
• Arc Hazard Standards — (rules)
  • NFPA 70E
  • CSA Z462
  • NESC C2-2007
  • IEEE 1584
• Models & Equations
  • Lee-Theoretical, PCIC, Empirical
  • ArcPro™
• T&D Arc Hazard Assessment
  • Data Gathering
  • Distribution – PH lines/U6 Plant
  • Station – Bus, Equipment
  • Transmission – Lines, Stations
• Arc Hazard Analysis Applications
  • LV at Generation Plant/Industrial
  • MV at Transmission & Distribution
• Case Study – Steps & Examples
  • LV Example – System Analysis Software
  • MV Example – 1584, ArcPro™
• Arc Hazard Mitigation
  • Reducing arc hazards
  • Mitigation methods and equipment
  • PPE – ASTM tests

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