Credit to Author: Shree Sathe| Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:00:06 +0000
In our previous blog on arc flash mitigation, we discussed the mechanics of an arc flash and why it is important to reduce the risk of these dangerous, destructive incidents…. Read more »
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Read moreCredit to Author: Shree Sathe| Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:31:47 +0000
Arc flash mitigation is easier said than done. Until recently, conducting an arc-flash hazard analysis has been difficult. Though significant testing and empirical formulas have been developed, the available algorithms… Read more »
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Read moreCredit to Author: Rod West| Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:13:40 +0000
In a recent blog on mitigating arc flash events, we discussed the importance of integrating safety into electrical design. As an electrical contractor, you and your employees are on the… Read more »
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Read moreCredit to Author: Erhan Cokal| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:00:33 +0000
As electrical distribution environments become more digitized, arc flash reduction and mitigation techniques need to be reevaluated. The way medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) electrical distribution equipment are… Read more »
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Read moreCredit to Author: Rod West| Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:20:37 +0000
Did you ever stop to think of the vast number of switches and circuit breakers found in the world? They are found in virtually every market and application around the… Read more »
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Read moreCredit to Author: Zakaria Belhaja| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:00:43 +0000
No matter what kind of buildings you manage or provide services for, the risk of fire for your facilities or your customers is a potential threat you can’t ignore. The… Read more »
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Read moreCredit to Author: Bill Alderton| Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:36:27 +0000
If you were not aware, the 2018 edition of NFPA70E will soon be released for publication. There have been many enhancements, including changes to Article 120 involving lockout/tagout and absence… Read more »
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Read moreCredit to Author: Rod West| Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:13:13 +0000
Last month at the annual NFPA meeting in Boston, NFPA 70E passed one of the final milestones on the road to completion and it is expected to be issued later… Read more »
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