Title :
A users guide to arc resistant low voltage switchgear & motor control — Analytical comparison vs arc flash test results
Author :
Arce, Gabriel ; McCollum, Casey ; Jennings, John ; Radibratovic, Brian
Author_Institution :
ABB, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Abstract :
This paper describes enhanced safety and maintenance features required within LV Motor Control Centers and Switchgear. Enhanced capabilities will include discussion of using NFPA 70E [1], ANSI C37.20.7 [2] and IEEE 1584 [3] in the development of low voltage arc resistance equipment. Highlights will include discussion of arc flash danger to personnel and the solutions used in the development of arc resistant low voltage switchgear and motor control centers. Arc flash software modeling shall be compared with actual testing of equipment per ANSI C37.20.7.
Keywords :
IEEE standards; arcs (electric); electrical safety; occupational safety; switchgear; ANSI C37.20.7; IEEE 1584; NFPA 70E; arc flash software modeling; arc flash test results; arc resistant low voltage switchgear; motor control centers;
Conference_Titel :
Cement Industry Technical Conference, 2012 IEEE-IAS/PCA 53rd
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0284-5
DOI :
10.1109/CITCON.2012.6215701
