He was married, had a very upbeat personality, a good position at the company, and was pleasant to be around. One day, Henry was trying to track down a low voltage problem and was conducting voltage ...

Planned laboratory testing and model validation will focus on batteries, PV systems, converters, and other DC power sources.

Many of the routine electrical system tests and inspections performed may expose workers to electrical hazards. ANSI/NETA MTS, Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power ...

Switchgear comprises electrical disconnect switches, fuses and/or circuit breakers that control, protect and isolate electrical equipment in electrical power systems. A switchgear fault (phase loss, ...

HD's ArcPro Arc Hazard Assessment Software is designed to aid in the selection of protective clothing by defining the arc hazard for workers who may be accidently exposed to electrical arcs. Sept. 2, ...

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has announced the immediate availability of arc-flash detection capability in the SEL-751A Feeder Protection Relay, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, ...

Arc flashes present a serious hazard involving electrical equipment that is more common than many would believe. Due to OSHA’s reporting requirements for arc ...

Arc-rated (AR), flame-resistant (FR) garments are a vital part of any thermal hazard mitigation personal protective equipment (PPE) program, and within the electrical industry, is a mainstay for ...

Standards and regulations may change, but the danger associated with arc flash hazards remains. Analyzing potential incident energy correctly and understanding what personal protection equipment is ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...

Arc flash is defined as an explosive release of energy caused by an electrical arc. Typically, the arc results from either a phase-to-ground or phase-to-phase fault created by many possible events.