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Arc Flash
Arc Flash
Training Program on
Any dangerous condition associated with the release of energy caused by electric arc.
NFPA 70E
Incident Energy
Corrosion. Condensation, Impurities, dust, Animals Spark discharge from: Accidental touching Dropping tools Overvoltage across narrow gaps
Insulation Failure
Equipment failure
Electric arc
Arc Blast
produces dangerous pressure waves
Burn Injury
Blindness
Conclusion (Recommendations)
TYPE RECOMMENDED ARC SUIT RATING
For MCC/LV panel rack In/Out For 6.6 kV Rack In/Out For 33 kV Rack In/Out For 6.6 kV Cover opening/ Thermography For 33 kV Cover opening/ Thermography
Note: This recommendation is made based on the study of RIL- JG electrical installations. For other locations, similar calculation studies can be done to find out the customized solutions.
Arc Fault
Electrical Arc
35,000 F Molten Metal Pressure Waves
Sound Waves
Copper Vapor:
Solid to Vapor Expands by 67,000 times
Shrapnel
WARNING
Flash Protection Boundary (FPB) Must wear appropriate PPE FPB dependent on fault level and time duration.
Equipment
Prohibited Shock Boundary: Qualified Persons Only. PPE as if direct contact with live part Restricted Shock Boundary: Qualified Persons Only Limited Shock Boundary: Qualified or Unqualified Persons*
* Only if accompanied by Qualified Person