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There are six (6) worksheets in this document each serves different purposes. There are sufficient calculation methods in this document for an experienced or thoughtful person to determine if an in-depth Arc Flash Study is actually required for their system. Associated Training offers courses designed to assist organizations in developing their own Arc Flash Mitigation Programs. Outlines of two of these courses are included on the tab labeled "Course Out;ines". Thorough engineers and others will be tempted to compare values between the various methods. You will not get the same numbers. Nor will the numbers calculated herein match numbers from ArcPro another calculating method from Kinetrics of Canada. Comparison is recommended. However comparisons with ArcPro and Aspen at 240 volts are shown on the tab labeled "Comparisons" Using the same parameters in this document's IEEE 1584 calculations for voltages less than 1000 volts will usually yield a different answer than the spread sheet provided by IEEE because IEEE 1584 selects or assigns the "Gap" arc length for the user. Different arc length different answer. In at least some cases this results in a more conservative answer. Which is correct, better or best is left to the discretion of the user.

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IEEE 1584 Calculations


ATC Consulting Services Grounded, Un Grounded and High Resistance Systems Case # 1 Case # 2 Case # 3 Case # 4 0 1 yes No 2.5 0.48 0.8455 18 15 31.8 1.641 0.211417 0.179705 1.5 Case # 1 0 1 yes No 2.5 0.48 0.7922 18 57 79.2 1.641 0.200727 0.170618 1.5 Case # 2 9.60 2.30 11.3 2.7 0 1 yes No 2.5 0.48 0.8186 18 215.4 366 1.641 0.206040 0.175134 1.5 Case # 3 37.26 8.90 53.8 12.9 0 1 yes No 2.5 0.48 0.8061 18 669.6 918 1.641 0.203528 0.172999 1.5 Case # 4 114.40 27.34 133.3 31.9

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Case # 5 0 1 yes No 2.5 0.48 1.9237 18 30 94.8 1.641 0.407053 0.345995 1.5 Case # 5 10.25 2.45 27.5 6.6

Box Arc Grounded Systems Ungrounded & HRG Arc Gap in inches 1/2 - 6" Voltage in kV for 208<V<15kV Current in kA for 0.7kA<If<106kA Worker Distance in inches Clearing time in cycles for 100% Ia Clearing time in cycles for 85% Ia Distance Exponent (x Factor) Energy Normal 100% Ia Energy Normal 85% Ia Calculate Factor EIncident Energy for 100% Ia Joules/Cm2 Cal/Cm2 EIncident Energy for 85% Ia Joules/Cm2 Cal/Cm2

2.66 0.64 4.8 1.1 Case Descriptions

Case # 1 For 3 phase fault in T4 Coolers pa Case # 2 For 3 phase fault in HVAC heating coils Case # 3 3 Phase fault in AC distribution Panel "A" serving HVAC circuits Case # 4 3 phase fault HVAC condenser unit Case # 5 3 ohase fault in 480V Station Service #345 kV - 1B disconnect Notes

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E = (2.14x106VIbf(t/D2)/(4.184) E - is incident energy (Cal/cm ) V - is system voltage (kV) t - is arcing time (cycles)
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9/14/2015 E = (2.14x106VIbf(t/D2) E - is incident energy (J/cm2) V - is system voltage (kV) t - is arcing time (seconds) D - is distance from possible arc Ibf - is bolted fault current Millimeters & Seconds

D - is distance from possible arc point to person (inches) Ibf - is bolted fault current Inches & Cycles Case # System Volts kV Bolted Ifault kA Time Cycles Work Distance Inches E cal/cm2 System Volts kV

Case #

Bolted Ifault in kA

Case # 1 Case # 2 Case # 3 Case # 4 Case # 5 Case # 6 Case # 7 Case # 8 Case # 9 Case # 10 Case # 11 Case # 12

0.5 kV 24.0 2000 kVA PadMount

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2.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Case # 1 Case # 2 Case # 3 Case # 4 Case # 5 Case # 6 Case # 7 Case # 8 Case # 9 Case # 10 Case # 11 Case # 12

0.48 24 2000 kVA Padmounted Xfmr

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= (2.14x106VIbf(t/D2) - is incident energy (J/cm2) - is system voltage (kV) - is distance from possible arc point to person (mm) - is bolted fault current Work Distance mm

- is arcing time (seconds)

Time Seconds

E cal/cm2

0.1

457.2

admounted Xfmr

2.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

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If Transformer is 3 phase enter "Yes" in Cell B4 Enter Transformer size in kVA (example 300) Enter Secondary Phase to Phase Voltage in Decimal Form (Example 2400 volt or 12,470v) Enter Transformer Percent Impedance in Decimal Form (Example 2.65) (Do not use kV)

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Single Phase to Ground Fault Current Three Phase to Ground Fault Current Enter Breaker or Fuse Clearing Time in Cycles

Ralph Lee Flash Calculations for "Just Curable Burn"


Considered Valid for: ALL Conditions & ALL Values
Fault Energy in MegaWatts Distance in Feet for Curable Burn (DC) B-2-3.2 Pg 70E-69 Distance in Feet for Curable Burn (DC) B-2-3.3 Pg 70E-69 - Ralph Lee Alternate Method

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NFPA 70 E 2004 - Incident Energy in cal/cm2

Valid for: 3 Phase Fault Currents are 16kA < Isc < 50kA, 1" Arc Gap 6", Distance to electrod Inches and voltage < 600 Volts
Enter Distance From Arc in Inches (DA)

FALSE
Maximum Open Arc Energy For Arc in Open Air Edition) (B-5.1, pg. 70E-71, NFPA 70E, 2000

Maximum Arc Energy in a Cubic Box (20 Inches on sides with one end open)

IEEE Standard 1584 - Incident Energy in cal/cm2

Valid for: Three (3) Phase Voltages 208 V 15kV, 50 Hz 60, 700 I bf 106kA, 1/2" Arc Ga

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Data Fields yes
2500.0 kVA 480 Volts 5.30% Impedance

You Selected a Three Phase Fault 56,738 Amps


6.00 Cycles

for "Just Curable Burn"


23.58 MW 3.54 Feet or 42.43 Inches 3.64 Feet or 43.68 Inches
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nt Energy in cal/cm2
1" Arc Gap 6", Distance to electrodes 18 < 600 Volts
18.00 Inches

Calculation not valid for data used Calculation not valid for data used

ent Energy in cal/cm2

Hz 60, 700 I bf 106kA, 1/2" Arc Gap 6"

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