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ELECTRICAL ARC FLASH HAZARD STUDY
APRIL 2008
Industry Division
Divisin Industria Your success is our aim Su xito es nuestro objetivo
VIDEO LIBERATION OF ENERGY
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Estudio de Riesgos Study of Risks
Industry Division Divisin Industria

Su xito es nuestro objetivo Your success is our aim
AGENDA
Topics to Covering:
Electrical Arch We are exposed? Applicable Regulations

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Risks Incidents Arc Flash Study

ArcFlash Whats this?

Traffic of current across the body for
Direct contact Indirect contact
Electrical Accident
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It is a short circuit across the air, produced when : The insulation between two energized drivers collapses The same between a wire and earth, provoking an explosion for the liberation of energy

VIDEO II ARC in 500 kV
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Accidents of ArcFlash Where they can happen ? Areas with High Risk of Occurrence
Distributions Panels MV / LV Center Control of Engines Electrical Engines Areas with high temperatures
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Our Offer His Purpose .
The Purpose of Our Study

To minimize the ocurrence and consequence of accidents for ArcFlash To determine reliable procedures of operation
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To define levels of appropiate PPE
To normalize a program of permanent training

WE ARE EXPOSED?
WE ARE
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EXPOSED?

WE ARE EXPOSED?
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Isnt this a common situation in your plant?

WE ARE EXPOSED?
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WE ARE EXPOSED?
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ARC FLASH REASONS
The contact with parts under voltage for fall of tools Insulations fault Overvoltage Dirt
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Corrosion Condensation

NORMS
NORMS
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ARCFLASH Applicable Regulations
Applicable Regulations :
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NFPA
70E Part II Articles 110 and 130 require a flash hazard analysis be performed to protect qualified electrical personnel
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National
Electrical Code NFPA 70 Article 110.16 requires equipment be marked to warn personnel of arc flash hazards


OSHA 29CFR1910.269(I)(6) discusses appropriate PPE apparel to protect against arc flash hazards
The
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2004 s version of IEEE 1584a provides precise methods for ArcFlash 's calculation. Procedures and safeties measurements specified by each company

RISKS
RISKS
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Electrical Arc Flash Hazards
Produce thermal energy that is released during a fault and is a function of:
Available fault current and system voltage Distance from fault Clearing time of protective device
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May generate higher energy at lower system voltages (due to longer time arc fault current duration)

TYPES OF RISKS FOR ARC FLASH
There are principally five ways in which an electrical ArcFlash can to cause damage and even the death:
Thermal Risk
Risk of Pressure
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Risk of Hearing
Risk for Missiles

Risk for Inhalation
ARCO ELECTRICO
20.000 C
Molten Metal Waves of Pressure
Waves of sound
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Steam of Copper: Occurred to Steam It expands to factor of 67.000 times
Missil Warm air Rapid expansion Intense Light

INCIDENTS of ARCFLASH
INCIDENTS
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INCIDENTES POR ARCFLASH
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Estudio de Riesgos
Divisin Industria Su xito es nuestro objetivo
INCIDENT for ARCFLASH
ArcFlash s Incident
System of 480Volt 22,600 Amper Symmetrical Current Panel of Motors Control
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It comes out of 6 cycles (0.1 sec)

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Estudio de Riesgos
RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT FOR ARCFLASH
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480 Volt System 22,600 22,600A Symmetrical Current Panel of Motors Control Limiter equipment with < cycle of operation (.0083 sec).
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To notice that the exhaust will have to be kept in the range of limit of current

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Estudio de Riesgos
VIDEO
ARC FLASH s INCIDENT

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AGENDA
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ARC FLASH STUDY

WHAT IS A STUDY OF RISK FOR ARC FLASH?
Definition: The NFPA 70E defines a study of risks for ArcFlash as :

A study where is investigated the potential exhibition of a workman to the energy caused by an electrical arch With the aim of:
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To anticipate injuries , To determine sure procedures of operation , Levels of appropriate PPE .

WHAT IS THE MINIMAL DISTANCE OF PROTECTION ?

Definition: The NFPA 70E defines a minimal distance of protection as:
Distance, from the critical point, inside which a person can suffer burns of second degree due to an accident for Arc Flash .
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PPE as cal/cm2
PPE Selection
Protective Clothing Guidelines, from Predicting Incident Energy to Better Manage the Electric Arc Hazard on 600V Power Distribution Systems, Table III, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Jan./Feb. 2000 Proposed Protective Clothing Classes Range of Calculated Incident Energy (cal/cm) 02 2-5 5-8 Clothing Class No. 0 1 2A 2B 3 4 FR Clothing System Clothing Description, (No. of Layers) Untreated Cotton (1) FR Shirt and Pants (1) Cotton Underwear plus FR Shirt and Pants (2) FR Underwear plus FR Shirt and Pants (2) Cotton Underwear plus FR Shirt and Pants plus FR Coverall (3) Cotton Underwear plus FR Shirt and Pants plus Double Layer Switching Coat (4) Total Weight (oz/yd) 4.5 7 4.5 - 8 9 - 12 10 - 14 16 - 20 24 - 30
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5 - 16 8 - 25 25 - 40

Flash hazard label (one per analysis point)
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Electrical Arc Flash Hazard Study

Customer to Provide:
One line diagram of power delivery system Current copy of power system short circuit study and coordination study Single point of contact to establish each analysis point with our power systems engineer
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Input on typical working distances desired for each location or default to applicable standards Purchase order authorizing Siemens to proceed

SUMMARY
Siemens Solutions :
Step #1: Step #2: Step #3: Step #4:
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Generation/Review of unifilar complete of the plant The short circuit study of the energy system. Analysis of the current state of the protection system Coordination study of the protection system. Electrical Arc Flash Hazard Study. Identify equipment locations that exceed available PPE ratings
Step #5: Step #6:
Step #7: Step #8:

Presentation of the Program of Electrical Security Annual maintenance Your success is our aim
Electrical Arc Flash Hazard Study

Sample of Customer Deliverable : Arc Energy calculations
Example Customer
Incident Energy in cal/cm 2 and Working Distance Marzo 18, 2004 Location 12.47 kV Main Switchgear Unit Sub #1 480 V Main Breaker Unit Sub #1 480 V Bus MCC A MCC B Panel 16 Voltage kV 12,47 0,48 0,48 0,48 0,48 0,48 Normal Operation J/cm2 129,2 474,4 55,3 84,1 64,5 52,5 Normal Operation cal/cm2 30,9 113,4 13,2 20,1 15,4 12,5 Working Distance inches 36,0 24,0 24,0 12,0 12,0 12,0 Arc Flash Boundary feet 84,5 43,9 10,2 5,6 4,7 4,2
Summary of Incident Energy Calculations
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Electrical Arc Flash Hazard Study Customer Benefits

Reduced risk of employee injury or death due to arc flash hazards Possible revisions to customer system protection to limit equipment damage Provides critical safety information for subcontractors entering facility Possible reduction in workers compensation and insurance claims Demonstrates company effort to satisfy OSHA and NFPA regulations
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A BENEFICIAL RELATION
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Thank you very much for your attention.

ENERGY CONTACTS in ARGENTINA Arc Flash
Pablo Donajger pablo.donajger@siemens.com 0054 - 011 - 4738 7333 Pablo David pablo.david@siemens.com
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0054 011 - 4738 7209


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ELECTRICAL ARC FLASH HAZARD STUDY

VIDEO LIBERATION OF ENERGY

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Electrical Arch We are exposed? Applicable Regulations

Risks Incidents Arc Flash Study

Industry Division Divisin Industria

ArcFlash Whats this?

Industry Division Divisin Industria

VIDEO II ARC in 500 kV

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Our Offer His Purpose .

The Purpose of Our Study

To define levels of appropiate PPE

To normalize a program of permanent training

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Isnt this a common situation in your plant?

Isnt this a common situation in your plant?

Isnt this a common situation in your plant?

ARC FLASH REASONS

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Industry Division Divisin Industria

ARCFLASH Applicable Regulations

Industry Division Divisin Industria

ARCFLASH Applicable Regulations

Industry Division Divisin Industria

ARCFLASH Applicable Regulations

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Electrical Arc Flash Hazards

Industry Division Divisin Industria

TYPES OF RISKS FOR ARC FLASH

Risk for Missiles

Molten Metal Waves of Pressure

Steam of Copper: Occurred to Steam It expands to factor of 67.000 times

Missil Warm air Rapid expansion Intense Light

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Industry Division Divisin Industria

INCIDENTES POR ARCFLASH

Divisin Industria Su xito es nuestro objetivo

INCIDENT for ARCFLASH

It comes out of 6 cycles (0.1 sec)

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Divisin Industria Su xito es nuestro objetivo

RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT FOR ARCFLASH

Industry Division Divisin Industria

INCIDENT for ARCFLASH

INCIDENT for ARCFLASH

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Divisin Industria Su xito es nuestro objetivo

ARC FLASH s INCIDENT

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Industry Division Divisin Industria

ARC FLASH STUDY

Industry Division Divisin Industria

WHAT IS A STUDY OF RISK FOR ARC FLASH?

Definition: The NFPA 70E defines a study of risks for ArcFlash as :

To anticipate injuries , To determine sure procedures of operation , Levels of appropriate PPE .

Industry Division Divisin Industria

WHAT IS THE MINIMAL DISTANCE OF PROTECTION ?

Industry Division Divisin Industria

Industry Division Divisin Industria