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Jim Phillips - Electrical Safety Discussion

Welcome to the Brainfiller Technical Library.

This is the place to find technical articles and information developed by Jim Phillips. Everything from Electrical Power Systems, Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, IEEE 1584, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E and more!
This material is compiled from Jim’s more than 40 years of experience in the electrical industry along with his leadership positions in both United States and International Standards organizations.

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Fig. 4 Staged Arc Flash Test

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

NEC and Hazardous Locations

The NEC defines a “Hazardous Location” as a location “where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers or

Short Circuit Analysis - 4 DVDs - Set 0.8 CEUs/8 PDHs

Short Circuit Calculations – Infinite Bus Method

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

Short Circuit Analysis

X/R Ratio

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

Distribution Capacitor

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

International Expert​

Jim is the International Chair of Geneva, Switzerland based International Electro-Technical Commission’s TC 78 for Live Working. He is also Vice-Chair of IEEE 1584, Technical Committee Member of NFPA 70E and active with many other standards organizations. 

He continues to travel the globe typically flying over 150,000 miles a year to work with various U.S. and international standards organizations and speak at many conferences and training events.

Jim and his wife of over four decades live in Scottsdale, Arizona. 

Multi-Award Winning: Best Paper at PCIC Conference and Electrical Safety Excellence recipient - to name a few.