Class: IEEE 1584 Arc Flash Studies

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There are a few dates remaining for my class about IEEE 1584 and arc flash studies. This is unique class where I not only show you how to perform the study but we perform each of the calculations manually using worksheets that I developed. This enables the user the ability to understand the affect of enclosure sizes, electrode configurations and more.

Questions about the class? Contact our Program Director: 800-874-8883

Class Information and Details

AGENDA

INTRODUCTION TO ARC FLASH STUDIES

ARC FLASH AND OTHER ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Physiological Effects, Electrocution, Tissue Damage, Internal Organ Damage, Burns Fibrillation, “Curable� 2nd Degree Burn

CODES AND STANDARDS
OSHA 29 CFR – Part 1910, Subpart S, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, 2018 NFPA 70E, (CSA Z462 for Canada Classes) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2018 IEEE Standard 1584™, IEEE Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations, Legal Requirements, Liability

2018 EDITION – IEEE 1584 – DEVELOPMENT
History of the Development of the 2018 IEEE 1584, IEEE/NFPA Collaboration, Working Group and Project Team, Almost 2000 New Arc Flash Tests, What Took So Long? Range of Applicability, Data Requirements, Study Process, Table of Results for the Arc Flash Study Report.

ARC FLASH CIRCUIT DYNAMICS
Arcing Faults vs. Bolted Faults, Effect of Current on Overcurrent Device Clearing Time, Current Limitation, Effect of Transformer Size and Source Strength

MODELING THE ARC FLASH STUDY
One-Line, Data, System Configuration, Multiple Sources

ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANY DATA
What data should be requested, minimum and maximum fault current, why not to use infinite bus calculations, what if the data can not be obtained?

OVERVIEW OF CHANGES TO THE 2018 IEEE 1584
Introduction and Summary of the Major Changes

ELECTRODE CONFIGURATIONS
VCB – Vertical electrodes in a metal box/enclosure, VCCB Vertical electrodes terminated in an insulating barrier in a metal box/enclosure, HCB – Horizontal electrodes in a metal box/enclosure, VOA – Vertical electrodes in open air, HOA – Horizontal electrodes in open air

ARCING SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT CALCULATIONS– LOW VOLTAGE
Calculation of Intermediate Average Arcing Current, Calculation Final Arcing Current – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

ENCLOSURE SIZES AND TYPES
New Enclosures, Sizes and Types, Gap Distances

ENCLOSURE SIZE CORRECTION FACTOR CALCULATIONS
Determining Correction Factor for Enclosure Size. Shallow vs. Typical Enclosure

WORKING DISTANCE
Selection of Working Distance for Incident Energy Calculations

ARC DURATION
Using Time Current Curves, 2 Second Cut Off, Arc Sustainability, 125 kVA Transformer Exception Deletion – Why?

INCIDENT ENERGY CALCULATIONS – LOW VOLTAGE
Calculation of Intermediate Incident Energy, Calculation of Final Incident Energy – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

ARC FLASH BOUNDARY CALCULATIONS – LOW VOLTAGE
Calculation of Intermediate Arc Flash Boundary, Calculation of Final Arc Flash Boundary – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

ARCING CURRENT VARIATION FACTOR
Calculation the Arcing Current Variation Factor for Minimum Arcing Current, Replacement for 85% factor, Applies to all Voltages

ARCING SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT CALCULATIONS – MEDIUM VOLTAGE
Calculation of Intermediate Average Arcing Current, Calculation Final Arcing Current – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

INCIDENT ENERGY CALCULATIONS – MEDIUM VOLTAGE
Calculation of Intermediate Incident Energy, Calculation of Final Incident Energy – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

ARC FLASH BOUNDARY CALCULATIONS – MEDIUM VOLTAGE
Calculation of Intermediate Arc Flash Boundary, Calculation of Final Arc Flash Boundary – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

DC ARC FLASH CALCULATIONS
V-I Characteristics, DC Arc Resistance Calculations, DC Incident Energy Calculations, Box vs. Open Arc Calculations, Calculation Worksheets, Problem Solving

COMPARISON OF CALCULATION METHODS AND CONFIGURATIONS
Calculation Results from 2002 IEEE 1584 Compared to 2018 IEEE 1584, Comparison or Results for VCB, VCCB, HCB

MODELING TIPS
Selection of Electrode Configuration, Enclosure Size, Gap Distances

OTHER HAZARD MEASUREMENTS
Light, Blast Pressure, Sound Pressure

DETERMINING PPE REQUIREMENTS FROM INCIDENT ENERGY CALCULATIONS
Using calculated incident energy to determine PPE requirements. Simplifying the Selection

ARC FLASH WARNING LABELS
Jim’s Simplification for Arc Flash Labels to Reduce or Eliminate the Need to Re-Label, Minimum Requirements, Label Locations, ANSI Z535 Requirements, Incident Energy vs. Site Specific PPE vs. Arc Rating, Signal Words and Colors

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