With the 2015 Edition of NFPA 70E being published and all of the changes that it brings, it is time to review your arc flash study, labels and overall practices. There are many key areas that should be evaluated. Here…
Specifying Arc Flash Studies and IEEE 1584.1: An arc flash study can be a bit complicated if you are new to this field. Knowing where to begin, what to include, how far to go, how to use the software etc. can seem like an insurmountable undertaking. WORSE…
NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, was first published in 1979 and consisted of only one part, The 2015 Edition marks the tenth edition to NFPA 70E and with it, many sweeping changes. This article provides…
Although beginning with an erratic schedule with revisions to NFPA 70E being spaced anywhere from 2 to 5 years apart, this very important electrical safety standard is now on a regular 3 year revision cycle. In early 2011, I wrote…
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…
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…
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