DocumentCode
925795
Title
Limiting arc-flash exposure
Author
Hill, Dennis J. ; Bruehler, Larry W. ; Chmura, Patrick E.
Author_Institution
Washington Group Int., Cleveland, OH, USA
Volume
12
Issue
3
fYear
2006
Firstpage
10
Lastpage
21
Abstract
This paper summarizes arc-flash calculation results in identifying some of the difficulties in translating arc-flash calculations into real-world improvements in safety. This article addresses the following: design considerations, operating considerations, maintenance considerations, and numerous equipment specification issues that can greatly affect the amount of incident energy a worker is exposed to. Arc-flash exposure can often be reduced while electrical designs are still on paper.
Keywords
arcs (electric); flashover; occupational safety; power apparatus; arc-flash exposure limiting; electrical design; equipment specification; maintenance engineering; worker safety; Circuit breakers; Electrical safety; Fault currents; Fuses; Hazards; Impedance; Power cables; Protection; Switchgear; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1077-2618
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MIA.2006.1628842
Filename
1628842
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