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Putting Arc-Flash Calculations into Perspective
Jun 1, 2004 12:00 PM, By Conrad St. Pierre, Electric Power Consultants
The number of arc flash incidents in the United States is greater than many engineers realize since most accidents don't make the daily news. Chicago-based...
Applying and Using Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters
Mar 1, 2004 12:00 PM, By George Gregory and Alan Manche, Schneider Electric/Square D
According to the National Fire Protection Association and the National Fire Incident Reporting System data, the five-year period from 1994 to 1998 averaged...
Arc Fault Detection: Your Questions Answered
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Gerard Winstanley, National Electrical Manufacturers Association
The National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) have become more stringent with each passing Code cycle, stirring...
The Basics of Arc-Fault Protection
Apr 1, 2002 12:00 PM, By Mike Holt, Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc.
Although new to the NEC, AFCIs are important for protecting against arc faults....
The Case of the Blinding Arc Blast
Nov 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Andrew Paris, P.E., Anderson Engineering
When a manufacturer of plastic bag and packaging materials set out to expand its operation, it leased additional space in a large industrial building...
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Arc Flash Safety
Ways to Reduce Arc Flash Energy
May 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Bob Fuhr, P.E., PowerStudies.com
Reducing personal injuries from arc flash events should be the main goal of any arc flash hazard assessment. Many facilities have locations where the...
Preventing Arc Flash Incidents in the Workplace
Jun 1, 2003 12:00 PM, By George Gregory, Square D/Schneider Electric
New requirements set forth by the NEC, IEEE, and OSHA enforce the need for more clearly defined workplace safety measures to protect workers against the hazards of arc flash...
Arc Flash Safety Checklist
Aug 1, 2006 12:00 PM
An arc flash event releases thermal heat, toxic fumes, pressure waves, blinding light, and sound waves. Arc flash events can cause critical burns, collapsed...
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Eaton Increases Arc Flash Safety Awareness During National Electrical Safety Month
May 6, 2009 9:17 AM
Manufacturer sponsors Arc Flash Collaborative Research Project...
Cooper Bussmann Contributes $500,000 to IEEE/NFPA Arc-Flash Research Project
Jul 29, 2008 9:43 AM
With platinum-level sponsorship, company hopes to advance worker safety around the globe...
Eaton Contributes to Arc Flash Collaborative Research Project
Apr 22, 2008 9:50 AM
Company donates $500,000 to IEEE/NFPA joint effort...
Arc Flash Products
Arc fault diagnostic tool
Oct 12, 2009 11:08 AM
Designed for use with any circuit breaker, Intelli-Arc is a hand-held diagnostic tool that helps end-users accurately determine the circuit in which an arc fault has occurred....
Arc flash assessment software
Sep 2, 2008 10:20 AM
Paladin Real-Time Arc Flash Advisor software enables users to make up-to-date assessments of changing arc flash hazards....
Arc flash protection
Mar 12, 2007 9:22 AM
The FlashGard low-voltage motor control center (MCC) offers an insulated horizontal bus, an insulated labyrinth vertical bus, shutters to isolate the vertical bus when a unit is removed, and finger-safe components inside the units...
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