Arc Flash Incident Energy

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cscales

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Is there a formula for calculating Arc Flash Incident Energy in an Excel format? If so, how can I access it? Thank you.
 

kingpb

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IEEE provides an EXCEL spreadsheet for use in calculating arc flash. Although given the best intentions, I would be leary about using something else without having specific written documentation that the spreadsheet has been properly verified and validated for accuracy.
 

wbrown66

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There are many variables to enter into the equation so one must be careful that the spreadsheet pertains to their system i.e. grounding, voltage, arc in open air vs a box, conductor gap... the best bet is to make your own.
The equations are given in the back of NFPA 70E 2004 annex D.
http://www.arcadvisor.com/arcflash/ieee1584.html has an online calculator.
I bought videos and workbooks from www.brainfiller.com to self teach myself how to conduct an arcflash analysis. A short circuit and a coordination study need to be performed first, to collect the data to be enterd into the equation or calculator.
Good Luck
 
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