Q&A: What are the dangers of aging medium voltage switchgear?

Credit to Author: Matan Marom| Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:57:44 +0000

Aging electrical equipment and components are not only inefficient, they are potentially dangerous. Overheating in medium-voltage switchgear and electrical enclosures, often caused by loose connections or friction (due to lack… Read more »

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How to Conduct a Successful Arc Flash Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis

Credit to Author: Eddie Jones| Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:48:15 +0000

Arc flash and arc blast hazards have been around since electrical power has existed, but they have only recently been addressed in national standards. The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard… Read more »

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Arc Flash Mitigation: Removing Workers From Harm’s Way

Credit to Author: Antony Parsons| Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 12:08:58 +0000

Mitigation is defined as to make milder, less severe or less violent. When applied to electrical workplace safety, arc flash mitigation involves taking steps to minimize the level of hazard… Read more »

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