An Arc Flash study is an important component of a larger electrical safety program, and is needed in order to comply with new requirements in the 2015 edition of NFPA 70E (130.5(B)) that requires flash hazard labeling of all electrical equipment. Our team has extensive experience managing and performing Arc Flash, Short Circuit and Coordination Studies, as well as designing and installing electrical systems for agricultural, industrial, large-scale commercial and military facilities.
We believe that safety is paramount, both in the gathering of system information by our team and in ensuring that the report recommendations and equipment labeling can be clearly understood.
We also believe that the software model that will be generated should be a part of the deliverable, so that our customers have it on hand to update as needed without having to start over and model the whole system. Our modeling and analysis are done using Easy Power software. Easy Power is the preferred choice for the US Department of Defense, as well as many companies, including Disney, GE and IBM.
The model that is generated for an Arc Flash study can also be used to evaluate the Short Circuit currents versus equipment bracing, and to determine the proper Trip Settings for system Coordination. These additions are important components of a safe and reliable power distribution system.