Part II of: Considerations for Adapting IEEE 1584–2002 ARC Flash Study Results to A Post IEEE 1584–2018 Risk Assessment; Applying the Method

Abstract

Part I [1] describes a method that may be used to assess if the PPE selected for a task, based on the IEEE 1584–2002 [2] arc flash model, is sufficient for the potentially higher level of incident energy (Ei) and different arcing current (Ia) that may be predicted by a 1584–2018 [3] arc flash study. This method is suggested as a tool for risk analysis required for task planning prior to having a comprehensive IEEE 1584–2018 arc flash analysis performed. This article will be an explanation of a more practical implementation of the method described in the first article, including reference graphs and tables which may be used to assess a situation that a worker can encounter. This paper will address low voltage (LV) 600V and below only. However, the method may be similarly applied at medium voltage (MV).