Arc Flash Apprecitation Training

Course code: ARC

Introduction

Many employers are now implementing Arc Flash PPE for electrical personnel even though there is no European standard. This one day course covers the arc flash risk assessment described in IEEE 1584. As well as examples of incident energy and Flash Protection Boundary calculations. Methods used to calculate fault energy at points on the systems are also examined.

Participants

Electrical engineers / technicians responsible for the operation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Aim

To provide information and examples that will assist participants in their understanding of the implications of Arc Flash accidents and the steps to be taken to control risk. This study will include the parameters used in the calculations and how they are obtained.

Outline Contents

• Effects of Arc Flash accidents
• Duration of Arc
• Fault energy
• Arc fault current
• Fault level
• System model
• Risk Assessment
• Voltages and equipment classes
• Load flow
• Working distance
• Bolted fault current
• Determine incident energy
• Determine flash protection boundary

Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the theoretical and practical competence assessments will receive a Faraday “Competence” certificate. Candidates who fail or do not wish to undertake the competence assessments will receive a Faraday “Attendance” certificate.

Course Duration

1 day

Course Dates

For courses undertaken at our UK training centre in 2012

• 23rd jan
• 2nd Apr
• 14th May
• 31st Aug