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Arc Flash (NFPA 70E)

Arc Flash (NFPA 70E)

Arc Flash (NFPA 70E)

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Hello,
I'm looking for some information on what other companies are doing in the area of NFPA 70E, specifically in the area of arc flash hazards.

1.  Have you done a arc flash hazard analysis using calculations?
2.  If not, are you using the tables in NFPA 70E for the PPE requirements?
3.  If you are a US utility, what are you using for a guide in selecting PPE for arc flash?

Thank You

RE: Arc Flash (NFPA 70E)

wbd,

We've done several arc-flash studies based on calculations for a variety of industrial facilities.  We are presently doing studies for some large fossil-fuel power plants for a US utility.

All of our calculations have been based on IEEE-1584 equations.  

Outdoor substations are another matter.  I know some large industrials who have done studies for their substations.  I'm not aware of any utilities who have addressed arc-flash in outdoor subs, although I'm sure they must be thinking about it.  I have had some discussions with utility engineers regarding arc-resistant metalclad switchgear and bus differential to reduce arc-flash hazards.  

Hope that helps.  

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