DocumentCode
925809
Title
Practical arc-flash reduction
Author
Hodder, Michael ; Vilchek, W. ; Croyle, Floyd ; McCue, David
Author_Institution
Eaton Electr. Services & Syst., Mississauga, Ont., USA
Volume
12
Issue
3
fYear
2006
Firstpage
22
Lastpage
29
Abstract
This article will discuss various methods that have been used to reduce the incident energy levels in an existing electrical system is to review and modify the overcurrent protection settings. Specific solutions implemented at a large chemical manufacturing facility are presented. The solutions include equipment upgrades, overcurrent protection modifications, changes to work methods, and worker training which increase the effectiveness of an already robust safety program.
Keywords
arcs (electric); electrical safety; flashover; overcurrent protection; training; arc-flash reduction; chemical manufacturing facility; electrical system; equipment upgrading; incident energy level reduction; overcurrent protection; safety; worker training; Circuits; Energy states; Equations; Fault currents; Hafnium; Hazards; Injuries; Mercury (metals); Power engineering and energy; Protection;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1077-2618
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MIA.2006.1628843
Filename
1628843
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