Arc Flash Safety.pptVIP

Arc Flash Safety Arcing Fault Events An arc is produced by flow of electrical current through ionized air after an initial flashover or short circuit. Arcs produce some of the highest temperatures known to occur on earth – up to 35,000 degrees F. This is four times the surface temperature of the sun. All known materials are vaporized at this temperature. Arc Flash Effects Average of 1,710 (reported) electrical burns per year in USA Burn from intense heat Trauma from blast pressure Toxic gases from vaporized metal Sprayed molten metal droplets Hearing damage from sound pressure wave Eye damage