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Arc Flash Rating Reaching 140 Cal/cm2.
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Author:  sheikhusmanuddin [ Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:13 am ]
Post subject:  Arc Flash Rating Reaching 140 Cal/cm2.

I recently re-ran the model and identified several breakers with arc flash ratings exceeding 40 cal/cm² and reaching upto 140 cal/cm2.
I'm interested in knowing if similar issues have been encountered at other sites and what short-term actions were implemented to maintain production. While I'm focusing on long-term solutions, such as procuring remote racking devices and exploring potential protection changes to reduce these ratings, I would like to understand any immediate measures that can be taken within industry best practices.

Author:  bbaumer [ Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Arc Flash Rating Reaching 140 Cal/cm2.

Need more information. Can you post some screenshots of your model with your input data displayed?

Author:  bbaumer [ Wed Mar 12, 2025 1:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Arc Flash Rating Reaching 140 Cal/cm2.

Also, unless you have some extremely high arcing fault current the only way you're getting 140 cals is if your protective device doesn't operate or doesn't operate before the 2 second rule if you are applying that.

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