Learn how to perform advanced DC arc flash analysis for BESS with ETAP

*** Re-broadcast by Popular Demand ***

Explore the groundbreaking enhancements in ETAP for DC arc flash incident energy (IE) analysis for battery energy storage systems (BESS). This webinar presents two cutting-edge features that are redefining the approach to BESS Arc Safety: 

1. The patented DC C-area in Time Current Characteristic (TCC) views feature. This innovation empowers protection engineers to pinpoint precisely whether incident energy levels meet design incident energy (IE) criteria during protection and coordination design.
2. The DC Arc flash Transient Calculation, using IEC 61660 short-circuit currents. This breakthrough technology calculates a more precise IE by incorporating battery-specific parameters and operational conditions.

 You’ll learn how to:

• Reliably ensure that incident energy stays within acceptable limits for chosen PPE levels
• Simplify protective device selection with better optimization to minimize incident energy
• Eliminate overestimations by factoring in battery rising and decay time constants, along with dynamic conductor effects like erosion and elongation (applicable to DC arc flash events)

Need a different time? The webinar is offered at three times during the same week. Other times for this webinar:

• Wednesday 11:00 AM SGT / 1:00 PM AEDT 

• Thursday 10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM CET

 Start time for this session:

 Wednesday 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST

(9:00 AM - 10:00 AM UTC)

• Electrical Engineers and Designers working on BESS, photovoltaic (PV) systems, microgrids, or other high-power DC applications to understand and accurately calculate the DC arc flash IE to design safer systems, select appropriate protective devices, and specify equipment ratings.
• Safety Managers and Electrical Safety Professionals interested in software used for ensuring workplace safety and compliance with standards like NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 (which now covers DC arc flash).
• BESS Owners and Operators to learn about tools to support the safety of their workers and the compliance of their systems.
• Consulting Engineers and Engineering Firms who offer power system studies, arc flash risk assessments, and design services for renewable energy projects, particularly BESS installations.
• Maintenance Technicians and Field Workers looking to broaden their understanding of the principles and the resulting hazard analysis for their personal safety.
• System Integrators and Manufacturers involved in the assembly, testing, and deployment of BESS units who may need to perform or review the manufacturer's DC arc flash studies to ensure they align with the final installation.
• Additionally, any others interested in or involved with the design, operation, and maintenance of high-power DC systems.

This webinar is free. Registration is required.

Nov 19, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
UTC

ETAP - Corporate Headquarters
17 Goodyear
Irvine, CA 92618
United States
+1 (949) 900 1000

webinar@etap.com