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Arc Flash Analysis Software

ETAP Arc Flash Analysis software brings you new and enhanced capabilities which allow for faster and easier assessment of arc flash hazards and arc flash incident analysis. Identify and analyze high risk arc flash areas in your electrical power system with greater flexibility by simulating and evaluating various arc flash mitigation methods in your arc flash study.

The Arc Flash Analysis program is a completely integrated module that solves multiple scenarios to determine worst-case arc flash energy levels. The Arc flash calculation software module also produces professional reports and high quality arc flash safety labels at a press of a button.

The Arc Flash Analysis module also includes comprehensive single phase and three phase arc flash assessment calculations as well as an invaluable arc flash analyzer tool to summarize results from the arc flash study.

What is Arc Flash?

Arc flash analysis software Key Features

Arc flash study based on
IEEE 1584a 2004
Arc flash study in compliance with NFPA 70E 2000, 2004, & 2009
1-Phase, 3-phase, & UPS arc flash hazard calculations
Arc flash in Enclosed & open air equipment
Integrated with ETAP Short Circuit Analysis software
ANSI / IEC
Integrated with ETAP Star protective device coordination software
Work permits & arc flash data sheets and arc flash labels
Arc Flash Result Analyzer

ETAP Arc Flash Analysis Software Arc Flash Calculation ETAP

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Automated Arc Flash Analysis Software

Automatically determine the Arcing Fault Clearing Time
Instantly determine arc flash protection, prohibited, restricted, & limited approach boundaries in compliance with NFPA 70E
Determine individual arcing current contributions
The Automated Arc Flash Labeling Software generates arc flash labels for every incoming main circuit breaker cubicle, load circuit breaker, & motor starter bucket
Generate arc flash labels for every load terminal point including induction motors, synchronous motors, capacitor banks, & static loads

Arc Flash Calculator

This simplified arc flash calculator provides a quick tool that uses typical gaps and x-factors from IEEE 1584. The arc flash calculator is a sample of arc flash results for low voltage panel boards and is provided for informational purposes only.

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Fast and efficient Arc Flash Analysis

Run multiple arc flash calculations with one-click & analyze all of the different results in minutes
Define customized arc flash parameters and arc specs or use system-calculated results to determine the arc flash energy
Use the built-in Arc Flash Calculator for quick incident energy results and to perform quick “what if” scenarios in your arc flash study

Arc Flash Analysis Capabilities

Automatic consideration of generator AC decay & decrement curve during arc flash conditions
AC motor arc flash current decay handling
Time varying fault clearing time calculation & short circuit current decay
Arc flash calculation for electrical power systems including 3-phase & 1-phase panel / UPS systems
Extended search past the point of multiple upstream source
Perform arc flash analysis in Radial & multiple source systems
Automatic or user-defined source protective device search algorithm option to simulate worse arc flash hazard conditions.
The arc flash analysis software allows the simulation of differential relays, maintenance mode switches, & arc flash photo-sensors
Simulate the effect of Zone Selective Interlock Protection (ZSIP) in your arc flash study
The arc flash analysis software generates IEEE 1584 & NFPA 70E look-up table results for different working distances & provides simple summary reports to communicate the arc flash analysis results
Alerts for personal protective equipment (PPE) ATPV rating violations (maximum allowable PPE arc rating alerts)
Comprehensive protective device library

Arc Flash Videos, Tutorials & White Papers

Refer to the arc flash videos below to learn more about ETAP arc flash evaluation software features and capabilities.

1		ETAP Arc Flash Overview (60 minutes) ETAP Arc Flash Analysis automatically estimates the Incident Energy released in the event of an arc fault and determines the required Flash Protection Boundary.
2		ETAP 7.1 - Arc Flash (16 minutes) ETAP 7.1 now includes the ability to customize and link arc flash electrical safety labels using Microsoft Word. This webinar explains step-by-step instructions.
Tutorials
1		Arc Flash Analysis Software brochure (133 MB) Reduce Risk, Improve Safety, Enforce Compliance
2		Arc Flash (163 KB) Introduction to ETAP Arc Flash Hazard Analysis module with instructions on how to setup arc flash calculations.
3		Arc Flash Analysis Done Right (1.87 MB) Arc flash analysis system modeling and studies for existing systems.
4		FCT Not determined (981 KB) The most common roadblocks to finding fault clearing time in arc flash calculations
5		Arc Flash Analysis calculates arc flash hazard distance (172 KB) The comparison of NFPA 70E-2000 an IEEE 1584-2002 standards for Arc Flash Analysis
White Papers
1		Hazards of Single-Phase Arc Flash Electrical Safety Measures, July/August 2009 (1.15 MB) Many people have questions about how to determine the hazard level associated with 1-phase arc flash incidents. This article presents different methods for assessing the hazards of high- and low-voltage 1-phase equipment.

2		Limitations of Arc Flash Hazard Tables Electrical Line, July/August 2008 (438 KB) It's important to understand the Hazard/Risk Category levels listed in NFPA 70E, but it's just as important to understand the limitations of these tables. If these limitations aren't considered, you may be jeopardizing the safety of electrical workers.

3		Assessing Low-Voltage Arc Hazards Electrical Source, June 2008 (980 KB) Arc flash safety is an integral part of any workplace safety program. This article explains how arc flash software is essential to identifying and analyzing high-risk arc flash areas, so you can help keep your electrical staff safer.

4		Evaluating NFPA 70E Arc Flash Hazard Category Tables Electrical Products & Solutions, September 2007 (511 KB) This article sheds some light into the assumptions and generalizations utilized by the NFPA 70E Table 130.7(C)(9)(a) and to describe its limitations and shortcomings which may lead to an improper selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

5		Evaluating the Hazards of Low-Voltage Arcs Electrical Products & Solutions, June 2007 (1.16 MB) This article discusses methods available for calculating the incident energy released by an arc fault in low-voltage equipment. It also presents considerations to determine the worst-possible hazard associated with energized work at different locations of the equipment.