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Credit to Author: Shree Sathe| Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:00:06 +0000
In our previous blog on arc flash mitigation, we discussed the mechanics of an arc flash and why it is important to reduce the risk of these dangerous, destructive incidents…. Read more »
The post Reducing arc flash risk: Benefits that go beyond the obvious appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Shree Sathe| Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:31:47 +0000
Arc flash mitigation is easier said than done. Until recently, conducting an arc-flash hazard analysis has been difficult. Though significant testing and empirical formulas have been developed, the available algorithms… Read more »
The post Arc mitigation: Reduce threats with a cost-effective arc flash solution appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rod West| Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:13:40 +0000
In a recent blog on mitigating arc flash events, we discussed the importance of integrating safety into electrical design. As an electrical contractor, you and your employees are on the… Read more »
The post Arc flash and shock prevention: A line-side safety revolution for electrical contractors appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rod West| Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:50:21 +0000
Power outages are crippling for any kind of business; computers shut down, machines idle, and workers are unable to do their jobs. Even if the interruption only lasts a few… Read more »
The post How to reduce downtime and protect revenue streams from arc flash events appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Erhan Cokal| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:57:57 +0000
An Arc flash is defined as a hazardous explosion of energy from an electrical circuit, or a type of discharge that results from a low-impedance connection through air to ground… Read more »
The post Protecting Against Arc Flash appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Jeff M Miller, PE| Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 18:00:25 +0000
“Once in a while an innovative technology will catch my eye as an industry GAME CHANGER! Like when I first learned about ArcBlokTM for low voltage motor control centers (MCCs).” In… Read more »
The post GAME CHANGING TECH! – Arc Flash Energy Reduction for Safety and Resiliency appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Gabriel Arce| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:00:07 +0000
Switchgear can have an extremely long service life, stretching into multiple decades. However, while a 30- or 40-year-old piece of equipment may still perform its original functions as well as… Read more »
The post Five Safety Tips for Modernizing Your Aging Switchgear appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Tarek Boumegoura| Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:00:27 +0000
The Occupational Health & Safety Association (OSHA) have reported that arc flashes result in over 7,000 burn injuries per year in the US, with over 400 people dying as a… Read more »
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