The protection of personnel and facilities from the hazards of electrical arc flash has become an important issue for utilities, and large industrial or commercial users of electrical power. Square D will briefly discuss the causes of Arc Flash, the codes and standards that apply, and two popular solutions to this Medium Voltage Switchgear Arc Flash issue. The traditional approach might be called a "withstand" approach. Build the gear to withstand the effects of internal arcing. A more recently developed approach is pro-active. This approach minimizes the effects of arcing by extinguishing the arc quickly, therefore minimizing the damage done to the gear by the arc. The presentation will compare and contrast these approaches.
Dave Temple manages the Medium Voltage Switchgear Marketing Department for Square D in Nashville TN and has many years with Square D specializing in Medium Voltage Switchgear applications and product development. Joe Joyce has been involved in the selection and application of circuit protection systems for Square D since graduating from Purdue University in 1972 with a BSEE. He is a member of the IEEE PES and IAS.
| Location | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bar Association | 11:30 AM | Social | |
| 321 South Plymouth Court | 12:00 PM | Lunch (optional) | |
| (near Jackson & Dearborn) | 12:00 PM | Presentation | |
| Chicago, IL 60604 | 1:00 PM | Adjourn | |
| 312-554-2000 |