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Arc Flash Analysis brochure

Arc Flash Analysis brochure

Arc Flash Analysis brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides a comprehensive guide on arc flash analysis, focusing on compliance with IEEE 1584a 2004 and NFPA 70E 2000 & 2004 standards. It highlights the integration of ETAP software for performing arc flash calculations and improving safety measures.
Key Features:
  • Integration with ETAP: The arc flash module is integrated with ETAP's short-circuit and protective device coordination tools, allowing for efficient analysis and reporting.
  • Compliance with Standards: The software supports IEEE and NFPA guidelines, including limiting incident energy based on fault clearing time and handling various grounding configurations.
  • Automated Analysis: Features include automatic determination of arcing fault clearing time, calculation of approach boundaries, and generation of arc flash labels for various equipment.
  • Comprehensive Safety Program: The program includes maintenance mode, motor decay analysis, and modeling of protective devices like differential relays and arc flash light sensors.
Capabilities:
  • Advanced Calculations: The tool considers generator AC decay, motor short-circuit current decay, and performs calculations for both 3-phase and 1-phase systems.
  • Result Analysis: Users can sort results by multiple criteria, identify high-risk areas, and filter results to focus on higher hazard categories.
  • Reporting: The software supports printing of arc flash labels in multiple languages and provides customizable templates for work permits and data sheets.
Conclusion: ETAP's arc flash analysis module offers a user-friendly and comprehensive solution for identifying and mitigating arc flash hazards, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing workplace safety.
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Catalog excerpts

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IEEE 1584a 2004 NFPA 70E 2000 & 2004 Enclosed & Open Air Equipment Arc Flash Calculations Integrated with ETAP Short-Circuit Integrated with ETAP Star Protective Device Coordination Reduce Risk, Improve Safety, Enforce Compliance Arc Flash Analysis 8 | Industry Leader in Comprehensive Arc Flash Solutions ETAP Arc Flash Analysis brings you new and enhanced capabilities which allow for faster and easier performance of arc flash hazard analysis. Identify and analyze high risk arc flash areas in your electrical system with greater flexibility by simulating various incident energy mitigation methods. Arc Flash is a completely integrated module that solves multiple scenarios to determine worst-case incident energy levels. It also produces professional reports and high quality arc flash labels at the press of a button. One-Line Diagram: TCC and arc flash results

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Most Capable & User-Friendly Arc Flash Hazard Assessment Solution Arc Flash Analysis | 9 One-Line Diagram to Reports to Labels: Calculate arc flash results at multiple locations automatically IEEE & NFPA Features The following capabilities are available to comply with IEEE and NFPA guidelines: Limit the incident energy b • ased on maximum fault clearing time (e.g., two seconds) • Built-in empirical equation range limits alerts & grounding configurations • Automatically distinguish between load & line side protective devices • User-definable & typical IEEE Equipment Gap between conductors for...

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Comprehensive Arc Flash Safety Program 10 | Maintenance Mode Motor Decay Arc Flash Result Analyzer ETAP Arc Flash has a very powerful calculation result analysis tool which helps to quickly identify high risk areas. Capabilities Consider Generator A • C Decay & Decrement Curve automatically for individual synchronous generators • Consider AC Motor short-circuit current decay • Time varying fault clearing time calculation based on system bolted SC current decay • Perform arc flash calculations for both 3-phase & 1-phase panel / UPS systems • Handle radial & multiple source system • Extended search...

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Work Permits, Data Sheets, Labels, . . . Reporting Calculated results are displayed a • utomatically on the one-line diagram • Printing of ANSI Z535 arc flash label templates with user-defined text fields / PPE requirements / disclaimers • Print assorted sizes (4"x 6", 4"x 4", 3"x 3") of arc flash labels to Brady® Label printers or DuraLabel® Pro printers • Print arc flash labels to Avery® Permanent Durable ID templates • Print labels in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, & French • Plot incident energy vs. time & arcing current in Star (for coordination) • MS Excel reports for...

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