2018 Edition – IEEE 1584 Major Changes
The Second Edition of IEEE 1584 – IEEE Guide for Arc Flash Hazard Calculations Studies was 16 years in the making. In this 1-hour video, Jim Phillips takes you through […]
2018 NFPA 70E Changes Video
Learn about the major changes to the 2018 Edition of NFPA 70E on your own schedule – for FREE! This video is based on Jim’s 2018 NFPA 70E changes […]
Sample from the Short Circuit Studies DVD series – Per Phase Analysis
SAMPLE VIDEO CLIP NEW FOR 2017! 4 DVD training program taught by Jim Phillips, P.E. $199. Learn how to perform short circuit analysis / calculations and equipment adequacy […]
Arc Flash Studies and Electrical Diagrams
One line diagrams that are used as part of an arc flash study must be up to date. NFPA 70E 120.1 Verification of an Electrically Safe Work Condition, requires checking […]
Short Circuit Calculations – Per Unit and Symmetrical Components
Per Unit System and Symmetrical Components are used for many short circuit calculations. Electric Utility Data is also often provided in terms of Per Unit and Symmetrical Components. Watch this […]
Utility Short Circuit Current Data and Arc Flash
Webinar – Utility Short Circuit Current Data, Arc Flash Studies and Change by Jim Phillips, P.E. [See more about Jim Phillips] It goes up, it goes down, sometimes it is […]
Arc Flash Study Data Collection Effort
Arc Flash Study data collection usually requires a tremendous effort. What is the typical effort for data collection? Jim Phillips conducted a survey at ArcFlashForum.com and asked what percentage of the entire arc […]
Electro-Mechanical Protective Relay
The Electro Mechanical Protective Relay was once the backbone of higher voltage electrical power distribution systems. Although digital relays are used today, there remains a high percentage of older equipment […]
Arc Flash Video with Door Blowing Open
Arc flash calculations assume the door is open. This arc flash video shows why. Although not an extreme amount of short circuit current for this test, it is enough to […]
Electrical Safety – Grounding, Swimming Pools and Substations
A substation next to a swimming pool created grounding and electrical safety questions for Jim Phillips as he and his wife were on a road trip between Los Angeles and […]