Asia Pacific Arc-Flash Relay Market: Analyzing Trends
The rising adoption of medium to low voltage systems in sectors such as mining, oil & gas, and chemicals enhances the deployment of arc-flash relays for predictive fault detection.
Eaton has retrofit solutions to replace or modify (or low voltage as appropriate), which result in a system that provides superior arc flash protection at the transformer secondary. This solution is especially useful for installations that do not use a secondary main (NEC 6-disconnect rule).
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®), an arc flash occurs “when an electric current passes through air between ungrounded conductors or between ungrounded conductors and grounded conductors.” Temperatures can reach 35,000 °F— three times hotter than the temperature of the sun.
EATONArc flash safety solutions9 An arc flash hazard analysis is critical to the safety of plant personnel working on or near exposed energized electrical equipment.
Checklist adapted from IEEE Guide for Maintenance, Operation and Safety of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (Yellow Book) Document Number: IEEE 902-1998 A checklist for arc flash safety: For each item, ask if you have these elements in place. If you do not or are unsure, it is time to review and update your electrical safety program.
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