Arc Flash Calculation Methods

The Arc Flash Calculation Methods 3 hour PDH online course is a part of the Electrical category courses. This course gives an overview of arc flash hazard computations suggested by IEEE and NFPA. All formulas and calculation procedures presented in this course are the property of the IEEE and NFPA. Students are encouraged to consult the standards for additional details.

This course is suitable for engineers with a desire to understand procedures for completing arc flash studies. Course covers arc flash calculation methods, approach boundaries, incident energy, calculation of the arcing time, determining risk category, information presented on single line diagrams, reports and labels.

Learning Objectives

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Arch flash calculation methods
• Approach boundaries
• Incident energy
• Calculation of arcing time
• Determining risk category
• Assessment results format used on single line diagrams, reports and labels