DocumentCode
2308062
Title
A users guide to arc resistant low voltage switchgear & motor control — Analytical comparison vs arc flash test results
Author
Arce, Gabriel ; McCollum, Casey ; Jennings, John ; Radibratovic, Brian
Author_Institution
ABB, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
fYear
2012
fDate
14-17 May 2012
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
11
Abstract
This paper describes enhanced safety and maintenance features required within LV Motor Control Centers and Switchgear. Enhanced capabilities will include discussion of using NFPA 70E [1], ANSI C37.20.7 [2] and IEEE 1584 [3] in the development of low voltage arc resistance equipment. Highlights will include discussion of arc flash danger to personnel and the solutions used in the development of arc resistant low voltage switchgear and motor control centers. Arc flash software modeling shall be compared with actual testing of equipment per ANSI C37.20.7.
Keywords
IEEE standards; arcs (electric); electrical safety; occupational safety; switchgear; ANSI C37.20.7; IEEE 1584; NFPA 70E; arc flash software modeling; arc flash test results; arc resistant low voltage switchgear; motor control centers;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Cement Industry Technical Conference, 2012 IEEE-IAS/PCA 53rd
Conference_Location
San Antonio, TX
ISSN
2155-9139
Print_ISBN
978-1-4673-0284-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/CITCON.2012.6215701
Filename
6215701
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