Happy August 11! (and call before you dig): Today is a special day. August 11 – Also known as 8 11 (unless you use the format day/month) What is so special about 811? 8-1-1 is the telephone number that you use to find underground utilities before you dig.
Electric shock happens to more people than they care to admit. In almost every NFPA 70E / electrical safety training class that I conduct, I ask the group “how many of you have NEVER experienced an electric shock.” I have…
How to Perform an Arc Flash Study: What started as a slow drip a decade ago has turned into something more like a tidal wave. I’m not talking about a leaky faucet or a failing dam; I am referring to arc flash studies. Years ago, only a…
In the earlier years of NFPA 70E and the emergence of arc flash protection requirements, many people would use the NFPA 70E Hazard/Risk Tables to determine what arc rated PPE to wear. This approach continues to shift towards the use…
This article by Jim Phillips provides an overview of how to perform an arc flash study. It was originally presented at the 2010 NETA Conference. InterNational Electrical Testing Association. BUY NOW Arc Flash Calculation Study Many separate codes, standards and…
Greater Distance = Greater Arc Flash Safety When a bomb goes off, the further you are from the explosion, the safer you will be. This same concept also applies if an arc flash incident occurs. Whether you are a properly…
Reduce Arc Flash Accidents Using Totally Integrated Automation: Several years ago Henry was the maintenance manager at a large manufacturing facility. He was married, had a very upbeat personality, a good position at the company, and was pleasant to be around. One day, Henry was trying to track…
Learn more about the Infinite Bus Method. BUY NOW Have you wondered is there a simpler way to calculate short circuit currents without a computer program? A very simplified method known by many as the “infinite bus” calculation method is…
Background of X/R Short circuit calculations are actually just an elaborate version of Ohm’s Law. One of the key components in the calculation process is to determine the total impedance of the circuit from the utility/source, through the transmission system,…
How to Perform a Power Factor Study – kVA Demand Rate: Jim Phillips, P.E. A power factor study is a key to properly determining a system’s power factor correction requirements. A study determines capacitor size and location as well as the number of steps and incremental sizes to be switched. A…
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