The 2018 Edition is here and once again, change is a constant theme. From both minor and major revisions, to new additions and major reorganizations, the 11th edition contains many changes.
Earn 0.2 CEUs / 2 PDHs by watching the video, reviewing the workbook and taking the exam at the end. Upon completing and passing the exam, a certificate of completion and course transcript will be sent to you.
Many global changes found throughout the 2018 edition include:
All mathematical symbols are replaced with alpha numeric values. i.e. “>” is now spelled out as “greater than”
cal/cm^2 are the primary units and J/cm^2 is in parenthesis.
A greater emphasis is placed on risk assessment.
Job Safety Planning was added as a new Section 110.1(I)
All training requirements are now located in 110.2. This includes relocating Lockout-Tagout training from Article 120.
All Lockout/Tagout auditing requirements were relocated to 110.1(K)(3).
In order to continue improving the standard to be more user friendly, Article 120 has been reorganized for a more logical flow.
Other changes include the deletion of the informational note regarding de-energizing above 40 cal/cm^2
The list of PPE standards has been removed from the mandatory part of the standard are re-located in informational text. Conformity assessment requirements are now part of the mandatory language.
4 DVD training program taught by Jim Phillips, P.E. $199. Learn how to perform short circuit analysis / calculations and equipment adequacy evaluations. Understand the importance of X/R ratios, symmetrical vs. asymmetrical faults and how series ratings work. Many calculation examples are used to illustrate how to perform an analysis. The methods are based on the IEEE Violet book and is loaded with many in class examples and problems for a hands on learning experience.
Jim has developed this course based on over 30 years of extensive experience with industrial, commercial and utility power systems. Even instructors from other training companies have attended Jim’s classes to see how it’s done. You will learn how to conduct a short circuit study.
Earn 8 hours of continuing education credit by completing this course and successfully passing the accompanying test.
SHORT CIRCUIT ANALYSIS – INTRODUCTION
Short Circuit Study Requirements, NEC® 110.9 and 110.10, Interrupting and Withstand Ratings, Data Requirements, Available Utility Short Circuit Current, Conductor Impedance, Source Impedance, X/R Ratio, Per Phase Calculations, Thevenin Equivalent, Impedance
CONDUCTOR IMPEDANCE AND SHORT CIRCUIT CALCULATIONS
Determining the Source Impedance, Calculating the Conductor Impedance, Conductor Impedance Tables, Conductor Calculation Worksheets. In Class Problems – Short Circuit Calculations with Conductor Impedance
TRANSFORMER IMPEDANCE AND SHORT CIRCUIT CALCULATIONS
Transformer Testing and Percent Impedance, X/R Ratio, Using Percent Impedance for Short Circuit Calculations, Determining the Source Impedance in Percent, Infinite Bus Calculations, Transformer Calculation Worksheets. In Class Problems – Short Circuit Calculations with Transformer Impedance
MOTOR CONTRIBUTION
Theory of Motor Short Circuit Contribution, Sub-Transient Reactance, Xd”, Effect of Motor Contribution on Short Circuit Current, Multipliers for Motor Contribution. In Class Problems – Consideration of Motor Contribution
DEVICE INTERRUPTING RATINGS
Circuit Breaker and Fuse Interrupting Ratings, UL and ANSI Testing Methods, Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Short Circuit Current, Effect of X/R Ratio on Interrupting Ratings, Multiplying Factors when the X/R and Asymmetry are Too Large
SERIES RATINGS
Development of Series Ratings, Proper Application of Series Ratings, Dynamic Impedance, Fully Rated vs. Series Rated, Current Limitation, Let Thru Current, U.L. Tests
CASE PROBLEM
Short Circuit Study of Small Industrial System. Calculations Include Source, Conductor and Transformer Impedance, Motor Contribution and Protective Device Adequacy Evaluation.
Receive Answers to These Questions and More
• What questions do I ask the utility company?
• What is the X/R ratio?
• How does the X/R ratio effect a device’s interrupting rating?
• What is motor contribution?
• How do I calculate motor contribution on new systems with an undefined load?
• Is a short circuit study legally required?
• What kind of data is required for the short circuit studies?
• What if I can’t find all of the data, what assumptions can I make?
• Why is the L/E ratio tm so important?
• How do current limiting fuses operate?
• What is a symmetrical current vs. asymmetrical current?
• How do I properly apply series ratings?
Course Summary – This is Part 2 of a 3 part video series on Protective Device Coordination Analysis. In Part 2, Jim Phillips, P.E. shows how to coordinate current limiting fuses, solid state circuit breakers and ground fault protection.
Learn how to select circuit breaker settings to coordinate with fuses. See what the solid state breaker L,S,I,G settings are about and how to coordinate ground fault protection.
The footage was recorded at the One Week Power Distribution Class held several times a year by T2G Technical Training Group.
Course Outline
Current Limiting Fuse Curves
Let Thru Current
Fuse Selectivity Tables
Coordinating Fuses and Breakers
Electronic Trip Breakers
Frame, Sensor, Plug
L,S,I,G Functions
Coordination with L,S, Only
I2T Functions for Coordination
Ground Fault Protection
Ground Fault Requirements
Pickup and Time Delay
Coordinating Ground Fault
Residually Connected Scheme
Sample Videos – Test drive before you buy. Below are three free sample videos for your review. The sample video files are large files (2-3 MB) for better quality and in Windows Media (wmf) format.
Coordination of Breakers
Transformer Impedance
3rd Harmonics and Neutrals
Continuing Education Credit – The continuing education credit for this course is 2 PDHs / 0.2 CEUs. To receive Continuing Education Credit, you simply watch the video, solve a few problems and take the test. Continuing Education Credit is credited to the person that purchased the program and must be completed within 90 days of shipment of the course material. A passing score of 70 percent is required for credit.
Workbook – The course workbook is included with this package and contains many of the illustrations used in the video as well as copies of the time current curves used in the problem solving exercises.
On – Site Training – Hold the live version of this 1 day course at your location as an on-site training program. For more information click: On-Site- Training
Course Summary – This is Part 1 of a 3 part video series on Protective Device Coordination Analysis. In Part 1, Jim Phillips, P.E. introduces the concept of selective coordination, the data and analysis requirements, how to use time current curves, selecting a time current graph scale, and selecting settings of adjustable molded case circuit breakers.
Learn how to determine the settings of adjustable molded case circuit breakers for optimal selectivity by creating time current curves. The video takes you through the steps required to construct time current curves.
The footage was recorded at the One Week Power Distribution Class held several times a year by T2G Technical Training Group.
Course Outline –
Introduction to Coordination
Selective Coordination Basics
Time Current Curves
Selection of Graph Scale
Data Requirements
Constructing Graphs
Molded Case Breaker Curves
Thermal / Overload
Instantaneous Function
Tolerances
Adjustable Breaker Settings
Coordination Examples
Determining Breaker Settings
Continuing Education Credit – The continuing education credit for this course is 2 PDHs / 0.2 CEUs. To receive Continuing Education Credit, you simply watch the video, solve a few problems and take the test. Continuing Education Credit is credited to the person that purchased the program and must be completed within 90 days of shipment of the course material. A passing score of 70 percent is required for credit.
Workbook – The course workbook is included with this package and contains many of the illustrations used in the video as well as copies of the time current curves used in the problem solving exercises.
On – Site Training – Hold the live version of this 1 day course at your location as an on-site training program. For more information click: On-Site- Training
How to Perform an Arc Flash Study – Part 2 – By Jim Phillips, P.E.
DVD Video Program Part 2 – $59.00
2 PDHs / 0.2 CEUs
DVD, Workbook and Continuing Education Credit
Course Summary – This is Part 2 of a 3 part video series on Arc Flash Hazard Analysis. In Part 2, Jim begins by showing how to conduct a detailed arc flash study based on IEEE 1584-2002 Standards.
Learn what data is required to perform the detailed study. How can device settings have a greater impact on incident energy than the magnitude of short circuit current? Learn what utility company data is necessary for the complete study as well as the effect that conductors, transformers and motors have on the incident energy. See how to calculate the arcing short circuit current based on IEEE 1584 Standards.
Course Outline
Overview of the Detailed Study
Procedure for the Study
Transformer and Conductor Data
Utility Company Data
Utility Company Configuration
Effect of Long Clearing Times
Impact of Short Circuit Current
Arcing vs. Bolted Short Circuits
Short Circuit Calculations
Motor Contribution
Time Current Curves
Determining Device Clearing Times
Devices with Clearing Times
Continuing Education Credit – The continuing education credit for this course is 2 PDHs / 0.2 CEUs. To receive Continuing Education Credit, you simply watch the video, solve a few problems and take the test. Continuing Education Credit is credited to the person that purchased the program and must be completed within 90 days of shipment of the course material. A passing score of 70 percent is required for credit.
Workbook – The course workbook is included with this package and contains many of the illustrations used in the video as well as copies of the time current curves used in the problem solving exercises.
On – Site Training –
Hold the live version of this course at your location as an on-site training program. For more information click: On-Site- Training
How to Perform an Arc Flash Study – Part 1 – By Jim Phillips, P.E.
DVD Video Program Part 1 – $59.00
2 PDHs / 0.2 CEUs
DVD, Workbook and Continuing Education Credit
Course Summary
This is Part 1 of a 3 part video series on Arc Flash Hazard Analysis. In Part 1, Jim introduces the concept of arc flash safety and discusses what is required for compliance with the various arc flash standards when performing energized work.
Learn how to perform an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and a Shock Hazard Analysis based on NFPA 70E Tables. See how to select PPE based on hazard risk tables defined in NFPA 70E. See how to define a Flash Protection Boundary for up to 5,000 Amp-Seconds.
Course Outline
Human Effects of Arc Flash
Incident Energy
Arc Flash and Arc Blast
NFPA 70E and OSHA
Energized Work Permits
Flash and Shock Hazard Analysis
Approach Boundaries
Flash Protection Boundary
4 ft. rule vs. Formulas
Hazard Risk Category Classification
Selection of PPE Based on Tables
Limitations of Hazard Risk Tables
Short Circuit Current
Device Clearing Times
Continuing Education Credit
The continuing education credit for this course is 2 PDHs / 0.2 CEUs. To receive Continuing Education Credit, you simply watch the video, solve a few problems and take the test. Continuing Education Credit is credited to the person that purchased the program and must be completed within 90 days of shipment of the course material. A passing score of 70 percent is required for credit.
Workbook
The course workbook is included with this package and contains many of the illustrations used in the video as well as copies of the time current curves used in the problem solving exercises.
On – Site Training
Hold the live version of this course at your location as an on-site training program. For more information click: On-Site- Training
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2018 NFPA 70E Changes
