Changes and Impacts of Revised IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations
Thursday, February 21 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Tower 1200 12th Ave. S., Suite 110 Seattle, WA 98144
Register by Tuesday, February 19 Space limited to 50 attendees
The electrical world is a hazardous place. NFPA-70E and IEEE-1584 Standards help keep electricians and engineers safe. The 16-years-old IEEE-1584 Standard, “IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations” has just been revised and published. The new standard provides guidance, steps, and equations to calculate the Arc Flash Energy and Boundaries for electrical equipment. When used with NFPA-70E, the electrical worker can determine what level of PPE to wear.
The Standard has been radically changed with more input variables and improved accuracy. Electrode Configuration and Box Dimensions variables will now be required. These new variables will increase the cost of performing these studies, and possibly render your previous arc flash study obsolete.
Join Bob Fuhr of PowerStudies, Inc. as he discusses the new standard and the new data that is required.
Speaker
Robert E. Fuhr, P. E. PowerStudies Inc.
Bob Fuhr graduated with a B.S.E.E. from the University of Wisconsin in 1980. Bob has worked for Tennessee Valley Authority, Madison Gas & Electric, General Electric Company and the University of Washington. 1n 1986, he established PowerStudies, Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in power systems studies, power quality services, electrical safety programs, low and high voltage electrical safety training. He also teaches classes in short circuit calculation, protective device coordination, arc flash risk assessments, power factor correction, harmonics, filter design and electrical safety.
Mr. Fuhr is a Professional Engineer registered in British Columbia, California, Washington and many other states throughout the US.
Bob has been involved in IEEE and the Industrial Applications Society since 1986. He has served as an officer for IAS and Chairperson from 1988 to 1993. He is an IEEE Senior Member. He is also member of the Electric League of the Pacific Northwest. He is a member of the IEEE 1584 Working Group tasked to revise the standard “IEEE Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations”.
Registration Details Advance registration and payment is required, and is being accepted now. Please assist our planning by registering early. League Members: $40; Non-League Members: $50. A late fee applies for registrations received after Tuesday, February 19. Register below, by phone 425-498-8098, or email brookw@electricleague.net. A map of the Smart Building Center and area parking can be accessed HERE and the rates for the Pacific Tower West Garage are $3 (1-2 hours) or $5 (2-3 hours).
Lunch will be provided
