IEEE Power and Energy Society
Chicago Chapter 2019-2020
Active Arc Flash Quenching
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Mike Bukovitz, P.E.
Tech4 LLC
About the Topic
This seminar will cover active arc flash quenching and how it can protect electrical assets and eliminate the NFPA 70E requirement for arc-rated PPE. Participants will learn about the impacts of an arc flash, the different options for arc flash mitigation, and the benefits arc-quenching technologies.
Here is an outline of the presentation:
- Introduction: What is an Arc Flash and Why is Limiting its Effects Important?
- Engineered Solutions for Arc Flash Mitigation
- Arc Flash Mitigation Options - Advantages & Disadvantages
- Arc-Quenching Definition - What is an "active" Arc-Quenching System?
- Standards that Reference Arc-Quenching
- Arc-Quenching Decision - Practical Applications
- Components of an Arc-Quenching System
- Basics of Arc-Quenching System Design - How Does the System Work?
- Testing an Arc-Quenching System
- Arc-Quenching vs. Mechanical Arc-Resistant ("Arc Venting") - Benefits and Limitations
- Available Arc-Quenching Technologies - Differences in the Technologies
- Real-world Arc-Quenching Application Examples
- Question & Answer Session
About the Speaker
Mike Bukovitz is the Vice-President of the Power System Solutions business of Tech4 LLC, based in De Pere, Wisconsin. A graduate of Michigan Technological University and the University of St. Thomas, Mr. Bukovitz has been working with electrical power systems for the past 35 years, focused primarily on improving system reliability and safety. His roles have been in engineering, R&D, organizational leadership, and business development. His previous employers include Scott Paper, Siemens, Square D (Schneider Electric), and Tech4 LLC. In this capacity, he has worked on-site in power system projects in 63 different countries. Mr. Bukovitz has spent the previous two decades improving electrical power system designs and is an industry advocate for high resistance grounding, current limitation (via Current Limiting Protectors), and active arc flash mitigation. He has been involved with active arc-quenching technologies and products since 1999. He can be reached at mikeb@tech4.com.
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| Sargent & Lundy, 24th floor Conference Room |
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11:30 AM |
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| 55 East Monroe St |
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11:45 AM |
Lunch (optional) |
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12:00 PM |
Presentation |
| Chicago, IL 60603 |
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1:00 PM |
Adjourn |
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Reservations
Please make your reservation by noon on Monday 7 Oct 2019 via the
Online Reservation Form.
Directions to Luncheon Location
You can reach the 24th floor of 55 East Monroe Street from the South
(Adams Street entrance) elevator bank only.
Please bring your lunch with you. If you would like to purchase lunch,
then the Under 55 dining room, in the basement on the North end of the
building, is recommended.
Take the elevator to 24 and sign in with the Sargent & Lundy
Receptionist. Please note that food is only permitted in the
Hospitality Area outside the Conference Room. Food is not permitted
in the Conference Room.
As you sign in, you may request a Discount Parking coupon. When you
depart, you must pay for parking at the Automated Pay Station in the
Parking Garage elevator lobby on the floor where you parked. First
insert the parking ticket, then insert the discount coupon, then make
payment. If you pay at the Garage Exit, then the discount is NOT
available. With the discount, parking is $18, without $40.
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Professional Development Hour (PDH) will be provided.
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