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What Changed in Low Voltage Arc Flash Analysis with IEEE 1584-2018?

With the removal of the "low voltage exception", many facilities are looking at the possibility of a dramatically increased bus count for their latest update on their arc flash hazard assessment. What is driving this requirement and what choices could improve the cost of completing the arc flash study update? In this refresher webinar, Jim Chastain examines the changes and options available.

Mitigating Lightning Related Risk on Photovoltaic Plants Using XGSLab

Various factors in the design of photovoltaic projects can lead to possible damage of equipment due to lightning if not executed correctly. These factors could be directly related to the design of the PV facility, such as cable routing, the type of inverter, ground fuses etc., but could also be due to the surrounding environment with external influence such as overhead lines or railways near the facility. In this webinar, Ivan Grobbelaar at DEHN Africa looks at real world data from previous experiences and how it correlates to simulated results using XGSLab. Simulation results are shown for lightning frequency and time domain analysis to showcase possible expected damages for various parts of the generation facility and why this happens if the correct mitigation techniques are not applied. From these simulations, the mitigation recommendations from various standards will be tested to present the reduction in losses if lightning protection is applied correctly.

EasyPower Arc Flash for High Voltage Systems

Multiple recommendations for high voltage arc flash calculations abound: Ralph Lee equations, NESC tables, ArcPro™ software, etc. EasyPower gives you the options and control over which approach to use. In this refresher webinar, Jim Chastain provides details of these HV features in EasyPower and shares examples that you can use to verify which works best for your HV systems.

Protective Relay Basics

This presentation, given by Andrew Legro, PE. Field Application Engineer at ABB, first discusses the difference between a low voltage circuit breaker and a protective relay and associated components (breaker, CT, relay). With an understanding of the functionality, using an electromechnical 50/51 as a foundation, attendees learn where to apply various inverse time current curves and overcurrent relay elements (50,50D,51, definite time curve). The presentation then discusses the importance for matching the relay to the breaker and how withstand, trip/clearing time relate to the time current curve. Digital, multifunctional relays, provide multiple solutions in a single package and coordinate from relay to relay, relay to fuse, and relay to LV breaker.

Modern Connected Power Systems – Virtual Lab Demo

In this webinar, Duke Dunsford, Customer Experience Manager at Square D by Schneider Electric, walks you through a visit to Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Power Innovation Lab and so you can visually learn about the latest connected power system solutions. See first-hand how connected circuit breakers, meters, sensors, and application software can be leveraged for intelligent power systems. In the presentation you learn ways that continuous thermal monitoring maximizes uptime and reliability. You also learn how to design power systems to enable energy efficiency through connected technologies, as well as be able to list ways microgrid technologies can enhance efficiency and maximize uptime.

How Arc Flash PPE Impacts Both Human Performance and Human Error

In this webinar, given by Jim Pollard at Unlimited PPE Inc, he discusses how arc flash PPE can effectively reduce the severity of harm caused by an arc flash exposure. Advances in arc flash PPE technology have resulted in the availability of better designs that when used by a Qualified Electrical Worker can reduce the probability of an arc flash by minimizing human error and improving human performance.