Description

This introductory course–for Professional Engineers, non-licensed engineers, technicians, facilities managers, and other professionals who are interested in enhancing their understanding of arc flash risk in their operations or those of their clients–will provide a review and update on 2021 NFPA 70E-based arc flash standards and requirements. Discussion will begin with an introduction to the general arc flash phenomenon, including the science behind the arc flash phenomenon, potential causes for arc flash, and properties of an electrical power distribution system. Insofar as the relationship between an arc flash event and the electrical power distribution system is concerned, pertinent components such as fuses and breakers, and their role in initiation and mitigation of an arc will be explained. Value of arc flash risk analysis will be covered, and recommended approach in the absence of a formal arc flash study will be explained. Discussion will include PPE prescribed for the four arc flash hazard classes–1, 2, 3 and 4–will be discussed. The three approach boundaries will be discussed and illustrated. Arc flash terminology and respective definitions will be reviewed. Arc flash labelling requirements and methodology will be explained. 

Who Should Attend

• Licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and other professionals who need to meet the license or certification renewal PDH (Professional Development Hour), CEH (Continuing Education Hour), or CEU (Continuing Education Unit) requirements
• Facility/plant managers, plant engineers, engineering managers, energy professionals, project managers, and manufacturing engineers who feel a need to learn about arc flash and the NFPA 70E requirements in order to make informed decisions related to electrical work, switching and operation of electrical switchgear
• Technicians or electricians responsible for performing energized work and switching of electrical power distribution equipment
• Construction managers who manage electrical power equipment installations
• Other professionals whose annual PLP, performance and learning program, includes electrical courses, training, or seminars

Attend and You Will Receive 

• 8 PDHs/0.8 CEUs (7.5 PDH’s for NYS Lic.)
• Reference notebook with activities
• Networking break and luncheon
• Certification of completion from NC State University

Course Notes

Why you shouldn’t miss this seminar – how this seminar can benefit you and your organization; what is unique about this course:

1. By attending this course, you don’t just earn PDHs, CEHs, or CEUs–you leave the seminar with valuable knowledge and awareness of hazards of arc flash, how to prevent them and how protect against them.
2. If you are responsible for ensuring safe operation (switching) of electrical equipment or power distribution systems in your operations or facilities, or those of your clients, and you feel inadequately prepared as far as arc flash risk is concerned, or perhaps you don’t know where to begin–then this course is a must for you.
3. If you are responsible for ensuring safe implementation of work on energized electrical equipment, or simple opening of electrical cabinets, electrical enclosures, electrical switchgear, breaker panels, etc.–and you lack adequate arc flash knowledge–then you must not miss this course.
4. In this course, you will get an opportunity to attain basic to intermediate level knowledge on the “somewhat” abstract subject of arc flash and the NFPA 70E code.
5. If your knowledge about arc flash and NFPA 70E is dated, this course will update you on notable revisions adopted into the NFPA 70E standard in 2021.
6. Some seminars and courses end up being monotonous monologues from the presenter to the audience. Not this one. In this course, you will get an opportunity to air questions, share your success stories–as well as frustrations–in the arc flash arena.
7. Engineers and other professionals who are not practicing electrical engineers, who have attended in the past, have taken away knowledge and awareness about arc flash that is commensurate with their existing science and engineering aptitude.