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Author:  Ramonysabel [ Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:21 am ]
Post subject:  “In determining the arc flash boundary zones in your electri

“In determining the arc flash boundary zones in your electrical rooms, do you make any allowances (provisions) for permanent, existing barriers, walls, obstructions when using remote racking systems to rack in/out breakers”? In other words, do you allow personnel to reside behind a permanent barrier when remotely racking a breaker wearing a clothing category less than that specified for the IEEE-calculated energy at barrier’s distance from the equipment. This pertains to calculated arc flash boundary distances that extend beyond the block wall of any electrical room.”

Author:  PaulEngr [ Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: “In determining the arc flash boundary zones in your ele

Ramonysabel wrote:
“In determining the arc flash boundary zones in your electrical rooms, do you make any allowances (provisions) for permanent, existing barriers, walls, obstructions when using remote racking systems to rack in/out breakers”? In other words, do you allow personnel to reside behind a permanent barrier when remotely racking a breaker wearing a clothing category less than that specified for the IEEE-calculated energy at barrier’s distance from the equipment. This pertains to calculated arc flash boundary distances that extend beyond the block wall of any electrical room.”


I generally consider anything substantial (masonry, steel, etc.) Based on thermal process experience a great heat shield to get from continuous ambients of 600-800 degrees down to under 120 degrees is nothing more than 1-2 pieces of sheet metal siding separated by a 1“ spacer for the 2 layer version. Not saying this is effective for arc flash but gives you an idea how little material is required for purely thermal concerns.

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