Title :
Arc and flash burn hazards at various levels of an electrical system
Author :
Jamil, Shahid ; Jones, Ray A. ; McClung, L. Bruce
Author_Institution :
Exxon Chem. Co., Baytown, TX, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses the effect on humans of arcing and flashing from high-energy electrical equipment. It reviews the results of a survey of several large petrochemical facilities in the US about personal protective equipment (PPE) and other equipment used for protection from arcing and flashing. This paper also presents the results of calculations done for typical industrial and large commercial electrical distribution systems and supports the use of personal and other protective equipment for work performed on or near high-energy electrical equipment
Keywords :
arcs (electric); chemical industry; health hazards; industrial power systems; petroleum industry; power apparatus; protection; safety; arc hazards; benchmarking; curable burn distance; electrical system; flash burn hazards; high-energy electrical equipment; humans; personal protective equipment; petrochemical facilities; protective equipment; Circuits; Conductors; Contacts; Electric shock; Flashover; Hazards; Personnel; Petroleum; Protection; Temperature;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
