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IEEE 1584-2018 Differences PDF

The document compares arc flash protection standards from 2002 and 2018, noting that changes to electrode orientations, barriers, and gap and box sizes in the 2018 standard can increase incident energy by up to 200%. It also shows that for 600-V class switchgear, the 2018 standard results in lower required protection levels for some equipment like VCBs, but higher levels for equipment like VCBBs and HCBs compared to the 2002 standard.

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IEEE 1584-2018 Differences PDF

The document compares arc flash protection standards from 2002 and 2018, noting that changes to electrode orientations, barriers, and gap and box sizes in the 2018 standard can increase incident energy by up to 200%. It also shows that for 600-V class switchgear, the 2018 standard results in lower required protection levels for some equipment like VCBs, but higher levels for equipment like VCBBs and HCBs compared to the 2002 standard.

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2002 vs.

2018 Differences
❑ Electrode orientations.
❑ Electrode environment (barriers). Up to 200%
Increase in
❑ Gap & Box Size variables.
Incident Energy!
In Summary…
❑ More comprehensive.
❑ Horizontal vs. Vertical = Big Impact
Impact on Arc Flash PPE
Switchgear* Based on 2002 Based on 2018

VCB 40 cal/cm2 35 cal/cm2


VCBB N/A 51 cal/cm2
HCB N/A 73 cal/cm2
*600-V class switchgear parameters: Maximum of 35 kA available
current; maximum of up to 0.5 s (30 cycles) fault clearing time;
minimum working distance 18 in

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