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Arc Flash Hazard Protection
Being near live electrical equipment is dangerous, whether shock or arc flash hazard.
GE solutions exist to help reduce hazard risk levels in a wide range of conditions and needs.

Today’s power system engineer must not only assure that the facility receives all the power it needs efficiently and reliably, it is also important to make sure it is done as safely as possible, without loss of reliability, and under tight budgetary constraints.

Arc flash hazard exposure is a function of fault clearing time at an arcing current and a worker’s distance from the event.

Multiple techniques can be employed to limit exposure.

Keep incident energy low with sensitive protective settings, fast interruption and fault diversion.

Deploy advanced diagnostics to prevent events, optimize maintenance and “know before touch.”

Operate equipment remotely with fast communications and operating and diagnostic software.

Shield personnel via proper PPE, arc resistant equipment, barriers and walls.

GE delivers multiple products and services that minimize exposure in both new and existing facilities.

  Keep incident energy low Deploy advanced diagnostics Operate equipment remotely Shield personnel
Entellisys® low-voltage switchgear • • •  
AKD-20 low-voltage switchgear • • •  
Evolution Series E9000® motor control centers • •    
Arc-resistant medium voltage switchgear       •
EntelliGuard® TU trip units •      
Circuit breaker and trip unit test kits   •    
Remote racking devices     •  
Arc flash hazard analysis       •
 

Industry leadership

Through continuous research, product development, technical publications and industry support, GE helps lead the way in arc flash hazard reduction by:

  • Continuously conducting field surveys to address concerns that relate to arc flash protection

  • Investing in research and development of products that help reduce the risks of arc flash

  • Supporting industry-wide efforts, such as our sponsorship and participation in Plant Engineering’s Arc Flash University and in IEEE events

  • Offering training on NFPA70E and Electrical Safety