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March 2021

#ContractorBetter Insights

Arc Flash Study IEEE 1584-2002

Good Enough for a Post IEEE 1584-2018 Risk Assessment?

In this executive summary Marcelo E. Valdes P.E. shares a methodology he developed that organizations can use to assess whether PPE selections made based on IEEE 1584-2002 are still suitable, given the new approach to arc flash calculations used in IEEE 1584-2018.
Fortunately, organizations can evaluate their concerns about PPE and worker risk with assessment methodologies that require only a few known variables. This analysis may clarify whether existing PPE practices are adequate or whether more attention is required.

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Arc Flash Spotlight

Ask our Arc Flash Expert

Ask our Arc Flash Expert

Marcelo E. Valdes P.E.

Question: When I open the panel, I see many busbars and conductors, how do I know if my AF analysis should be HCB, VCB or VCBB?

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Contractor Resources

Smarter Safety

Smarter Safety

Increased Protection – Increased Uptime – Increased Peace of Mind

ANSI/UL low- and medium-voltage arc flash mitigation solutions for greater protection and productivity.

How to Reduce Exposure to Arc Flash Hazards

How to Reduce Exposure to Arc Flash Hazards

Multiple Solutions for New and Existing Facilities

Being near live electrical equipment is dangerous, whether shock or arc flash hazard. ABB solutions exist to help reduce hazard risk levels in a wide range of conditions and needs.

Arc Flash Prevention

Arc Flash Prevention

How Implementing the Right Mitigation Strategies Help to Reduce Risk

Learn how the most successful electrical safety strategies are proactive and purposeful. A compilation of technical articles from the EC&M eBook library.

Arc Flash Digital Site

Arc Flash Digital Site

Arc Flash Protection & Remediation

ABB delivers multiple products and services that reduce exposure in both new and existing facilities.

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Featured Highlights

 
ReliaGear™ neXT Power Panels- neXT Level Safety

Help reduce ingress of foreign objects with an IP20 bus stack, standard on all ReliaGear™ neXT power panels. Internal accessories like RELT are also available to help you meet the latest NEC requirements. ReliaGear: the future of smart power distribution.

 
 
Reduced Energy Let-Through

Help keep maintenance personnel safe by dramatically reducing the impact of an arc flash event. The Reduced Energy Let-Through maintenance switch, available on Sace® and Tmax® XT breakers, temporarily lowers the instantaneous protection threshold, causing the breaker to trip faster and at a lower energy level than normal.

 
 
Emax 2 Retrofill - Age is Just a Number….

Aging equipment can be more prone to failure. Help extend the life of your switchgear, without making cubicle modifications, and turn your breaker into a power manager. The Emax 2 Retrofill is a streamlined and UL-listed solution for updating your legacy circuit breakers and is interchangeable with AK, AKR, and WavePro power circuit breakers from GE.

 
 
UFES™ Ultra-Fast Earthing Switch

ABB’s UFES Ultra-Fast Earthing Switch offers increased safety for personnel and equipment and helps drastically reduce equipment downtime. Using optical sensors and current measurement, UFES extinguishes arc flash in less than 4 ms, 20 times faster than standard arc flash protection.

 

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Virtual events

 
Webinar: Smarter Safety

March 11, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern

It goes without saying that safety should be a priority in every business. Arc flash mitigation solutions are essential because they save lives. But that’s not all. Taking the right precautions today can save you time and money in the future.
Because safety is not a cost, it is an investment!

ATTEND WEBINAR
 
 
ABB Live: Buildings for a Better Tomorrow- Virtual Expo

March 16, 2021

Smart Building thought leadership session with six webinars presented by industry experts. Presenters will focus on the benefits of automation and the expanding horizons in smart buildings.

REGISTER NOW
 
 
ABB Construction Solutions Showcase

On Demand

Get an up-close look at actual products in our Construction Solution Showcase during our online studio event. Explore the new #ABB portfolio of industry leading technologies.Virtual online studio event available on demand with 24 x 7 access.

TAKE AN ONLINE TOUR
 

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