Form for calculating the Arc Protection Class for Arc Flash PPE

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Work location: Processor:

Work order: Date:

Network voltage: V

Max. short-circuit current: kA

Min. short-circuit current: kA

Distance between conductors: mm

R/X ratio Rationale:

(Section 4.2.2)

Current limiting factor kB: Rationale:

(Section 4.2.2)

Protection device:

Trip time for Note: (Circuit breaker set value / Trip time from fuse
Overcurrent protection device tK: s characteristics

Transmission factor kT: Rationale:

(Section 4.2.3)

Distance of person from

electric arc source location a:
mm
(min. 300 mm)

Results: #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

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AC Calculation Parameters Results
Network parameters Network voltage UNn 0.0 V

Conductor spacing d 0 mm

Calculation Max. short-circuit current I"k3p max 0.0 kA

Min. short-circuit current I"k3p min 0.0 kA

R/X ratio R/X 0.0

Current limiting factor kB 0.000

Minimum fault current Ik, arc = kB * I"k3p min Ik, arc = 0.00 kA

NH fuse characteristics (Fig. 5-4) tk 0.000 s

Short-circuit power S k = √3 * UNn * I k3p max

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S"k = 0.0 MVA

Normalized arc power [21] kp = 0.29 / (R/X) 0.17

kp = #DIV/0!

Electric arc power Parc = kp * S"k Parc = #DIV/0!

Electric arc energy (expected value) Warc = kP * S k * tk (assumption: kp = kpmax)

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Warc = #DIV/0!

Warc, test_APC2 320.0 kJ

Arc protection classes for PPEaA (according to Box Test
parameters)
Warc, test_APC1 168.0 kJ

System parameters Transmission factor kT 0.0

Working procedures Distance of person to electric arc source location a 0 mm

Warc, prot = kT * (a/300 mm)2 * Warc, test Warc, prot_APC2 0.0 kJ

Protection level of PPEaA at the point of arcing (extrapolation of
Box Test parameters to the point of arcing)
Warc, prot_APC1 0.0 kJ

Calculation of max. switch-off time - Class APC 2 tk_APC2 #DIV/0!

Calculation of max. switch-off time - Class APC 1 tk_APC1 #DIV/0!

Calculation of min. distance - Class APC 2 a_APC2 #DIV/0!

Calculation of min. distance - Class APC 1 a_APC1 #DIV/0!

Relationship Ratio Warc / Warc, prot - Class APC 2 WarcWarc, prot_APC2 #DIV/0!

Ratio Warc / Warc, prot - Class APC 1 WarcWarc, prot_APC1 #DIV/0!

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Probability of injury due to electric fault arcing
Evaluation scheme
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Please select the class you would like to reach at the beginning.

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Processor: 0 Class: - Date: 12/30/1899
Influence leads to probability of injury (0 = Practically impossible, 2 = Conceivable, but very
Location / Type 0 / 0 unlikely, 4 = Unlikely, 7 = Seldom, 10 = Occasional to frequent)
of activity:

a) Type/condition of equipment 10 Explanation:

Type/condition of equipment with respect to bridging of different potentials (arc flash formation) or
limiting the impact of electric arcing
b) Technical measures 10 Explanation:
Technical measures to prevent potential of bridging (arc flash formation) or to limit the impact of electric
arcing
c) Organizational measures 10 Explanation:
Organizational measures to prevent potential bridging (arc flash formation) or to limit the impact of
electric arcing
d) Personal measures 10 Explanation:
Personal measures to prevent potential bridging (arc flash formation) or to limit the impact of electric
arcing
e) Statistical influencing factors 10 Explanation:
Statistical influencing factors that play a role when evaluating the probability of the occurence of an
electric arc or injuy due to electric arcing
f) Ergonomic influencing factors 10 Explanation:

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Ergonomic influencing factors that play a role when evaluating the probability of the occurence of an
electric arc or injury due to electric arcing
Summation of evaluation points: 60.0

Probability of injury 0 ... 10 ... 20 ... 31 ... 46 ... Results:

Severity of injury Practically Conceivable, Unlikely Seldom Occasional to -
Warc / Warc, prot impossible but very frequent
unlikely

0 ... Slight injury

1 ... Reversible injury

3 ... Irreversible injury

10 ... Fatal injury

APC1 #DIV/0!
APC2 #DIV/0!
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Work location: Processor:

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Work order: Date:

Calculation Parameters Results

Network parameters Network voltage UNn 0.0 V

Equipment geometry Conductor spacing d 0 mm

Short-circuit current calculation Max. short-circuit current I"k3p max 0.00 kA

Min. short-circuit current I"k3p min 0.00 kA

R/X ratio R/X 0.00

Current limitation kB 0.000

Minimum fault current Ik, arc = kB * I"k3p min Ik, arc = 0.00 kA

Overcurrent protection device trip time (circuit breaker set value/trip time from the fuse characteristics) tk 0.000 s

Short-circuit power S"k = √3 * UNn * I"k3p max S"k = 0.00 MVA

Normalized arc power kp = 0.29 / (R/X)0,17 kp = #DIV/0!

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Electric arc power Parc = kp * S"k Parc = #DIV/0!

Electric arc energy (expected value) Warc = kP * S"k * tk (assumption: kp = kpmax) Warc = #DIV/0!

Working distance a 0 mm

Standardized PPEaA test levels Warc, test_APC2 = 320.0 kJ

Warc, test_APC1 = 168.0 kJ

Transmission factor kT 0.00

Protection level of PPEaA at the point of arcing Warc, prot_APC2 = 0.0 kJ

(extrapolation of Box Test parameters to the point 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑐, 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡 〖 =𝑘 〗 _𝑇× 〖 (𝑎/(300 𝑚𝑚)) 〗 ^2×𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑐, test
of arcing) Warc, prot_APC1 = 0.0 kJ

Comparison Warc / Warc, prot_APC2 #DIV/0!

Warc / Warc, prot_APC1 #DIV/0!

Results of the Calculation: #DIV/0!

Results of the Risk assessment: -

Rationale for the R/X ratio:

Rationale for the Current limiting factor:

Rationale for the Transmission factor:

Protection device:
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Legend of evaluation points for a) Type/condition of equipment:

0 .. Practically impossible
2 .. Conceivable, but very unlikely
4 .. Unlikely
7 .. Seldom
10 .. Occasional to frequent

a) Type/condition of equipment:

Type/condition of equipment with respect to the potential bridging capacity (electric arc formation) or the limitatio

· Open, bridging potential (potential distances, bridging capacity, e.g. through tooling/accessories or falling con
· Contamination, moisture, growth
· Maintenance and testing
· Age of the installation
· Particular environmental concerns (e.g. climatic conditions)
· Separation from adjoining panels
· Installation with closed doors
· Protection against physical contact (e.g. VDE 0660-514)
· Low voltage equipment according to VDE 0660-600-2, Supplemental sheet 1 (Electric arc-tested equipment)
· Base point-free low voltage equipment
· Active electric arc protection system
· Medium voltage equipment according to VDE 0671-200, (Electric arc-tested equipment)
arc formation) or the limitation of electric arc impact, such as

oling/accessories or falling conductive parts, if applicable)

ectric arc-tested equipment)

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Legend of evaluation points for b) Technical measures:

0 .. Practically impossible
2 .. Conceivable, but very unlikely
4 .. Unlikely
7 .. Seldom
10 .. Occasional to frequent
N/A .. Not applicable

b) Technical measures:

Technical measures to prevent potential bridging (arc flash formation) or to limit the impact of electric arcing, such

· The use of tools or equipment (with regard to protection against bridging, distance)
· The use of protective and auxiliary resources
· The condition of work resources
· The use of measuring devices (e.g. suitable measurement category)
· Active electric arc protection
· Adaptation of protection device (e.g. Fast-acting fuse, adaptation of protection parameters, current limiting)
mpact of electric arcing, such as

parameters, current limiting)

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Legend of evaluation points for c) Organizational measures:

0 .. Practically impossible
2 .. Conceivable, but very unlikely
4 .. Unlikely
7 .. Seldom
10 .. Occasional to frequent
N/A .. Not applicable

c) Organizational measures:

Organizational measures to prevent potential bridging (arc flash formation) or to limit the impact of electric arcing,

· Organizational rules (e.g. operating/work instructions)

Responsibilities
Protective measures against EFA
Indoctrination/training
Verification of effectiveness
Equipment documentation
Rules of entry into electrical installations
Instruction related to electrical equipment

· Dealing with electrical accidents/incidents

Evaluation/Communication
Measures/Monitor the effectiveness of measures

· When performing switching operations:

Operational rules/Organization of switching operations
Documentation of switching operations
Switching qualification/Switching authority
Retention of qualifications

· When performing live work:

Instructions for live working (protection measures against electric arcing)
Qualified electricians as instructors
Special training Retaining qualifications
Retention of qualifications
Control (quality assurance)

· Dealing with outside personnel

Requirements/Prequalification
Instruction/training
Retention of qualifications
Control (quality assurance)
the impact of electric arcing, such as
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Legend of evaluation points for d) Personal measures:

0 .. Practically impossible
2 .. Conceivable, but very unlikely
4 .. Unlikely
7 .. Seldom
10 .. Occasional to frequent
N/A .. Not applicable

d) Personal measures:

Personal measures to prevent potential bridging (arc flash formation) or to limit the impact of electric arcing, such

· The use of Arc Flash PPE

Selection of Arc Flash PPE (e.g. Arc Flash clothing)
Usage/Testing (e.g. visual inspection)
Routine care, maintenance and repair
Verification of usage/Quality assurance

· Employee qualifications
Activity-specific/Equipment-specific knowledge
Work methods and experience
Instruction
Special qualifications (e.g. switching qualifications, live working)
Retention of qualifications
Monitoring of qualifications
mpact of electric arcing, such as
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Legend of evaluation points for e) Statistical influencing factors:

0 .. Practically impossible
2 .. Conceivable, but very unlikely
4 .. Unlikely
7 .. Seldom
10 .. Occasional to frequent
N/A .. Not applicable

e) Statistical influencing factors:

Statistical influencing factors that play a role when evaluating the probability of an electric arc or injury due to elec

· Accident statistics (e.g. the frequency of accidents on the basis of in-house operational experience or known
· Further stochastic factors (e.g. the frequency/duration of activities with exposure to electric arcing W-LB/W-L
ectric arc or injury due to electric arcing, such as

ational experience or known accidents and statistical data)

re to electric arcing W-LB/W-LBS > 1; task-related: e.g. voltage testing of isolated system equipment)
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Legend of evaluation points for f) Ergonomic influencing factors:

0 .. Practically impossible
2 .. Conceivable, but very unlikely
4 .. Unlikely
7 .. Seldom
10 .. Occasional to frequent
N/A .. Not applicable

f) Ergonomic influencing factors:

Statistical influencing factors that play a role when evaluating the probability of an electric arc or injury due to elec

· Arc Flash PPE

Wearing comfort (e.g. fit, hygiene, tactility)
Wearing acceptance
· Work environment (e.g. freedom of movement, forced posture, lighting, climatic conditions)
Psychological stress (e.g. time pressures)
tric arc or injury due to electric arcing, such as

conditions)