Arc Flash Curriculum Information

As an electrical professional, you have the responsibility of ensuring safe working conditions at your or your clients' facilities. Your knowledge about the Arc Flash Hazard is critical for your success, so attend this series of one-hour courses and get an edge on your peers and competitors. By attending each of these courses, you will come away with in-depth knowledge of the most important aspects of Arc Flash. This is a ‘must attend’ training curriculum if you are an electrical contractor, consulting electrical engineer, electrical designer, or plant/facility electrical maintenance person.

EC&M University's Arc Flash Program curriculum includes the following online courses:

• Clarifying NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 Requirements, presented by Benjamin Medich, P.E., Ballinger A&E
  Abstract: NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, 2009 Edition, and IEEE 1584, Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations, have varying, and sometimes overlapping requirements for the development of an arc flash analysis. This course provides a survey of these methods, along with the basics that will help you to understand the requirements of both standards, as well as to apply an integrated approach to arc flash analysis, accounting for the requirements of both analysis methods.
• Impact of System and Operating Conditions On Arc Flash Energy Levels, presented by Dr. Frank J. Mercede, P.E., Villanova University
  Abstract: This online course provides a summary of an important IEEE paper that employs realistic examples showing the impact of power system design and operating conditions on the incident energy level and arc flash hazard risk category.
• Mitigation of Arc Flash Hazards Using Fuses, presented by Peter Walsh, P.E., Ferraz-Shawmut
  Abstract: This online course will discuss the dynamics of current limiting fuses, specifically focusing on the valid range of fuses for reducing arc flash hazards. Also included will be a discussion of IEEE 1584, relative to using fuses.
• High Resistance Grounding and Arc Flash Accident Prevention, presented by Ajit Bapat, i-Gard
  Abstract: This online course will provide a short summary of grounding systems, with particular emphasis on the prevalence of the solidly grounded system and the inherent arc flash hazard associated with this option. Also included will be a discussion of the root causes of the hazard, with a focus on the following statement on high resistance grounding (HRG) from the IEEE Std 141-1993 (Red Book), Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants: “7.2.2 There is no arc flash hazard (with high resistance grounding systems), as there is with solidly grounded systems, since the fault current is limited to approximately 5A.” Finally, the seminar will provide the rationale and technical understanding of how HRG technology can mitigate and reduce the arc flash hazard and the design considerations to remember when specifying and installing an HRG system.
• Arc Flash Testing Update, presented by Peter Walsh, P.E., Ferraz-Shawmut
  Abstract: This online course will provide information on the directional nature of arc flash and will detail test set-ups for laboratory testing used for IEEE 1584 equation development. Also included will be surprising results with alternative test set-ups.
• Case Studies of Arc Flash Hazard Mitigation, presented by Jean Y. Ayoub, G.E. Energy
  Abstract: This online course will address the mitigation of Arc Flash Hazard by incorporating optimal protective devices and features in the initial design phase of a project and through protective device retrofit and smart system coordination for existing electrical systems. Case studies that illustrate both cases will be presented.