Title :
Measuring the performance of fabric systems to protect against the thermal effects of electric arcs
Author :
Laverty, Genevieve
Author_Institution :
DuPont de Nemours Int. S.A., Geneva, Switzerland
fDate :
2/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
During the last few years, there has been much progress in understanding the nature of electric arc accidents and their potential impact on nearby workers. Many thousands of workers are potentially at risk, including those who work in industrial environments such as chemical plants and oil refineries, as well those who work more obviously with electricity in utilities etc. While the removal of risk itself must always be the prime goal, the role of adequate personal protective equipment in providing protection from involuntary arc incidents cannot be overlooked.
Keywords :
accidents; arcs (electric); fibres; personnel; protection; safety; chemical plants; electric arcs protection; fabric systems performance measurements; industrial environments; involuntary arc incidents protection; oil refineries; personal protective equipment; thermal effects;
Journal_Title :
Power Engineering Journal
DOI :
10.1049/pe:20010102