Title :
The impact of arc flash test conditions on the arc rating of PPE
Author :
Neal, Thomas E. ; Lang, Mike
Author_Institution :
Neal Assoc. Ltd., Guilford, CT
Abstract :
Research on the convective and radiant arc flash heat transfer process through arc rated protective clothing and equipment and the impact of modified arc testing configurations on the arc rating of PPE is discussed. The effective arc rating of modified PPE designs in high convective heat exposures is also discussed. Recommendations for PPE selection for high convective energy arc flash exposures and the path forward to address the results of this arc testing research is provided.
Keywords :
arcs (electric); convection; protective clothing; arc testing; convective process; heat transfer process; high-convective energy arc flash exposures; personal protective equipment; protective clothing; Conducting materials; Conductors; Copper; Electrical equipment industry; Electrodes; Heat transfer; Materials testing; Protection; System testing; Voltage; air permeability; arc flash; arc flash suit; arc rating; effective arc rating; horizontal conductors; horizontal electrodes; personal protective equipment (PPE); plasma; terminated vertical conductors; terminated vertical electrodes; vertical conductors; vertical electrodes;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 2008. PPIC 2008. Conference Record of 2008 54th Annual
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2524-2
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-2172
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.2008.4585827
