Arc Flash & Electrical Safety News

Thursday, September 20, 2007

What Works: Arc flash On The Run In Pompano Beach

I prefer articles that provide some detail about what was done to solve a particular problem. Today's online issue of Plant Services Magazine has a fairly good article that does this. It describes how Micro Typing Systems, Inc. addressed arc flash problems in their facility. The opening sentence of the article describes the problem:

"Aging equipment, an outdated electrical distribution system, and a facility originally designed for other purposes contributed to elevated arc flash incident energy values throughout the 20,000 sq. ft. facility of Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Micro Typing Systems, Inc. "

The goes on to describe what they did to reduce arc flash incident energy levels and ensure both their staff and contractors were properly protected from arc flash.

The article is at: http://www.plantservices.com/articles/2007/194.html

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