Protection & Arc Flash

Personnel safety and network reliability, IEEE certified

Our IEEE 1584 protection and arc flash studies protect your teams and guarantee the selectivity of your electrical network.

Arc flash accident on site due to lack of assessment and PPE adapted to actual risks

Unwanted tripping due to lack of coordination between protections

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Our deliverables

Protection coordination

Protection relay settings, selectivity curves, time-current adjustments.

IEEE 1584 arc flash study

Incident energy calculation at each busbar, approach boundary determination.

PPE categories

NFPA 70E classification of personal protective equipment required per area.

Work procedures

Live work procedures, lockout/tagout and work permits.

Arc flash labels

Standardized labels for each panel and switchboard (NFPA 70E/IEC 60900).

Personnel training

Training of electrical teams on arc flash hazards and safety procedures.

Our methodology

  1. 01

    Data collection

    Grid parameter survey, single-line diagrams, equipment characteristics.

    Grid data matrix

  2. 02

    Modeling

    Integration into certified software (ETAP, EasyPower), relay parameterization.

    Validated grid model

  3. 03

    Calculations

    Short-circuit current calculation, incident energy per IEEE 1584:2018.

    Interim calculation report

  4. 04

    Report and labels

    Full report drafting, label generation, PPE determination.

    Final report + arc flash labels

  5. 05

    Training

    On-site personnel training on study results and adapted procedures.

    Training certificate

Required data

Requis

  • Complete installation single-line diagram
  • Source characteristics (transformers, generators)
  • Protection relay types and parameters
  • Cable and busbar characteristics

Optionnel

  • Current relay settings (if existing)
  • Trip and incident history
  • Electrical room plans (aisle dimensions)
  • Previous study reports

Typical timelines

Protection coordination study

3-6 weeks

IEEE 1584 arc flash study

4-8 weeks

Personnel training

1-2 days

Our quality approach

  • Compliance with IEEE 1584:2018 and NFPA 70E:2021
  • Certified software: ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower
  • Independent review by senior engineer
  • Report in FR, EN or ES as required

Frequently asked questions

Which standard applies: IEEE 1584 or IEC 61482?
IEEE 1584:2018 is the most internationally recognized standard for incident energy calculation. IEC 61482-1-2 provides a different test method. We apply IEEE 1584 by default but can adapt to insurer or lender requirements.
How many busbars can your study cover?
We have conducted studies ranging from a few busbars to over 100 points for large industrial sites. There is no technical limit on installation size.

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