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How to Perform an Arc Flash Study – Part 1
Based on the Latest Edition of IEEE 1584

How to Perform an Arc Flash Study – Part 1
Based on the Latest Edition of IEEE 1584: What is an arc flash study sometimes known as an arc flash

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Warning! No Arc Flash Hazard Exists!

Warning! No Arc Flash Hazard Exists!: I’m sure that title raised a few eyebrows but before you send me an email telling me how I got this wrong, hang in

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2021 NFPA 70E – Major Changes

Jim Phillips, P.E. Every three years I have the privilege of writing the NFPA 70E Changes article for National Electrical Contractor Association’s magazine: Electrical Contractor . The NFPA 70E 2021

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2021 NFPA 70E – Review of Major Changes

2021 NFPA 70E - Major Changes By Jim Phillips The 2021 Edition of NFPA 70E is right around the corner and with it - many changes. Every three years I

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Captain Murphy, Dirty Harry and Electrical Safety

Rocket Sled that Inspired "Murphy's Law" OK, not the most professional sounding title for an article about electrical safety. But play along, you will be able to connect the dots

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Plasma – Modify the Arc Rating or Modify the Incident Energy Calculations?

Plasma - Modify the Arc Rating or Modify the Incident Energy Calculations? I am frequently asked questions about the application of the 2018 edition of IEEE 1584 – especially electrode

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Case Study – Arc Flash While Switching – Normal Operation?

Case Study - Arc Flash While Switching - Normal Operation?: A common question that I often hear in my NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 Arc Flash Studies training courses is:

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IEEE 3000 Series Standards – Update

My 1974 IEEE Gray Book from College - Now part of the 3000 Series of IEEE Standards I have been a fan of the IEEE “Color Books” going all the

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DC Arc Flash Calculations

290 MW PV Installation in SW Arizona When the 2018 Edition of IEEE 1584 was published last year, one subject was conspicuously absent - DC arc flash. DC power systems

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Evolution of Arcing Short Circuit Current Calculations

Arc Flash Duration Defined by Clearing Time of Upstream Protective Device One of the main variables that is part of an arc flash study is the arcing short circuit current.

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History of IEEE – 135 Years and going strong!

History of IEEE - 135 Years and going strong!: I was at the IEEE PCIC Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia last week where I had the privilege of being part

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History of Arcing Short Circuit Calculations – 1980’s to Now

History of Arcing Short Circuit Calculations - 1980's to Now: One of the main variables used for incident energy and arc flash boundary calculations is the arcing short circuit current.

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Interview with Jim Phillips – How the New IEEE 1584 Standard Affects Arc Flash Risk Assessments in Europe

By: Rebecca Frain - Managing Director, Electrical Safety UK, Rotherham, England - A Brainfiller, Inc. Strategic Partner. Recently I had the opportunity to interview Jim Phillips regarding the new IEEE

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Just Published – IEC 61482-1-1

Just Published - IEC 61482-1-1: It is once again a privilege to announce the recent publication of IEC 61482-1-1:2019 Live working - Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an

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UK’s Electrical Review – 2018 Edition of IEEE 1584 – Major Changes

UK's Electrical Review - 2018 Edition of IEEE 1584 - Major Changes: One of my latest articles regarding the new 2018 IEEE 1584 Standard was recently published in the United

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What is CENELEC?

I just returned from a CENELEC TC78 Live Working Standards meeting in Brussels, Belgium a few days ago and it occurred to me that many people may not know what

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