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ARC FLASH RISK MANAGEMENT

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Arc Flash Assessment

We survey and model your electrical network, and calculate prospective arc energy levels.

Arc Flash Mitigation

Using our models and assessments we recommend measures to reduce arc flash risks.

Arc Flash Protection

Based on our recommendations we help you implement the required labelling, PPE and equipment.

Arc Flash Safety Training

Further training can be provided by our accredited team, based on your facility’s bespoke needs.

OUR EXPERTISE

Arc flash incidents can cause serious harm to electrical workers and damage valuable equipment on site. Our team of highly trained engineers are experienced in conducting Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, Arc Flash Studies, Arc Flash Mitigation solutions and specialised Arc Flash Training. We work with all size facilities across many industries to introduce and maintain Arc Flash safety.

Using proven software tools, our engineers calculate the prospective arc incident energy levels along electrical networks. Armed with this data, they assess the risks and identify the preventative and protective measures necessary to protect workers, electrical infrastructure and processes.

ARC FLASH ASSESSMENT

Our arc flash study is based on the regulations and recommendations set out in the IEEE 1584 standards. The purpose of the study is to identify the maximum incident energy and arc flash boundary at every point of the network. Understanding the magnitude of the hazard is a key starting point when preparing control measures to protect workers. Our experience and expertise with arc flash studies and related works is widely recognised in Ireland, the UK and internationally and we are used across multiple industries.

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ARC FLASH MITIGATION

Generally, Premium Power recommends the development of arc flash risk assessments to minimise arc flash hazards. Other than de-energising the electrical conductors, a number of engineering solutions can be utilised to overcome incident energy levels posing a potential problem or concern.

It should be noted that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) must always be considered as the last line of defence.

Engineering solutions that typically provide arc flash mitigation are:

Arc Resistant Switchgear
Protection Setting Adjustment
Remote Switching
Arc Detection Systems, and
Arc Suppression Blankets

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ARC FLASH PROTECTION

Risk assessments conducted by Premium Power ensure that where unavoidable, those risks are thoroughly assessed and the relevant statutory provisions are taken into account. Suitable controls are then determined and implemented in order to minimise those risks. Our documented risk assessments include:

Description of the electrical hazards, including those of direct and indirect contact, arc faults, electrical fire and explosion, and mechanical movement of electrically-driven equipment
Details of potential injury
A comprehensive list of the current risk controls in terms of those that reduce the likelihood of occurrence, and those that mitigate the potential injury arising from hazardous events/exposures
Recommendations, where appropriate, to reduce likelihood of occurrence of the hazardous events/exposures and/or mitigate the potential injury arising from hazardous events/exposures

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RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING

We work with major power generators, network distribution utilities, data centres and a wide range of manufacturing, commercial and institutional enterprises ensuring reliable and safe electrical networks. We can certify that your electrical systems meet your ongoing demands, solving electrical issues and bringing safety and maintenance procedures to the highest of standards.

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ADDITIONAL ARC FLASH ANALYSIS SERVICE INCLUDE:

PROTECTION COORDINATION

LOAD FLOW, SHORT CIRCUIT

NETWORK MODELLING

MAINTENANCE STRATEGY

FEATURED CASE STUDY
AES Power Plant - Arc Flash Risk Measurement & Reduction

We worked directly with AES to provide a detailed analysis of their electrical network, assess the protection grading throughout the station, evaluating the risk of arc flash hazard, and providing appropriate mitigation measures. Premium Power conducted a full survey of the electrical infrastructure and collated all information into an advanced power systems model.

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”"Premium Power determined that it was advisable to introduce new protection settings at a number of locations, in order to improve the reliability of the electrical network, as well as providing safer working conditions in electrical switch rooms. Proposed protection settings were also provided in order to significantly reduce the severity of the potential arc flash hazard at a number of points along the network."
Barry NicholsonElectrical Projects Engineer