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Contacts Andy Holtom Industrial Division, Manager of Electrical Services Columbus, OH | 614-891-9920 aholtom@edg.net |
What is an Arc-Flash?
An arc-flash is the energy released when electric current passes through the air between ungrounded conductors and grounded conductors. If this occurs, an arc-flash results in extreme temperatures that can reach 35,000° F. Persons in the vicinity of an arc-flash can experience severe burns, internal damage, blindness, hearing loss, and death.
- Are You in Compliance with Arc Flash?
- How to become Arc Flash compliant?
- Compliance drivers
Arc Flash Downloads:
The Arc Flash brochure
Data Collection
Data collection is the first and one of the most important steps of an arc-flash analysis. Very specific data about a power system is needed to achieve accurate results. EDG gives many flexible options for data collection. Options include working with site personnel to guide the data collection process, coordinating and managing a local contractor, or EDG staff working onsite to collect all data needed.
One-Line Development
The one-line diagram is the backbone of analysis. Data collected in the field is entered into engineering software and modeled to reflect the existing power system. From this point, many different types of power system analysis can be performed; such as: Short Circuit Analysis, Protective Device Coordination, Harmonic Analysis, and of course Arc Flash Analysis.
Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis
Analysis is performed on the power system in order to quantify arc flash energies and provide guidance on what level of protection is needed when working on a certain piece of equipment. The results of the analysis are used to create and provide arc-flash warning labels to be posted at all electrical equipment, as well as specific energized electrical work permits to be filled out when energized work is scheduled to take place. The aim of the analysis results is to provide guidance to workers to protect themselves as well as those around them in the case of an arc flash.
Safety Training
When the analysis results are in, EDG can help with the final steps of compliance. Implementing Qualified and Non-Qualified worker safety training as well as implementing the results into the overall safety program is a requirement by both the NFPA 70E and OSHA. EDG provides training onsite or offsite to meet your company’s needs. Training covers the hazards of electricity as well as how to implement the analysis results at your facility. Incorporating arc flash into an existing safety plan can be a challenge and EDG can be there to guide you in the process.
Help Prevent Worker Injuries Due to Electrical Equipment Failure | Become Arc-Flash Compliant
What is an arc flash, and why does EDG’s electrical division excel against the competition in providing arc-flash services?
An arc flash is a massive release of energy due to electrical current traveling through the air between electrical components at different potentials. If you are exposed to an arc flash, you may be exposed to temperatures up to 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit and explosive energy comparable to a blast of dynamite. Each day, 5-10 arc flash incidents occur in the United States and 2,000 workers annually are admitted to burn centers with severe arc-flash burns. Understanding the dangers, increasing worker awareness and reducing existing hazard levels are essential to the safety of those who work around electrical equipment.
EDG has the team of experts with experience in many industries and types of facilities and the knowledge to help you become Arc-Flash Compliant. We will work with you to tailor a program to meet the needs of your company or organization and comply with relevant safety standards, avoid citations and fines, and minimize the impact on your staff and operations.
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Contact | Andy Holtom
Industrial Division
Manager of Electrical Services
aholtom@edg.net
EDG welcomes the addition of Project Associates Inc. (PAI) and Hull & Associates engineers, designers and programmers to our team.
PAI personnel have joined our Metairie, Louisiana office and Hull & Associates have joined our Columbus, Ohio staff. The groups will continue to support their projects and clients, in addition to bringing new services, capabilities and experience to the EDG team.
For more information contact:
Louisiana | Jake Leininger
(504) 455-0858
ext. 2132
jleininger@edg.net
Ohio | Andy Holtom
(614) 891-9920 ext. 3161
aholtom@edg.net
EDG Projectos Angola, Lda. is looking up in Luanda, Africa
EDG announces an expansion to the Luanda, Africa office. "Things are looking up in Luanda," says Emile Diodene, of EDG's IT department, who recently visited our new location in West Africa. "Looking back [at my visit], most of the pictures that I took were looking up at something." He continues that Luanda is an up and coming city with new construction city wide.
The EDG PA office will continue to support all of our West Africa projects from our new location, picuture below.
Luanda | Updated Information
EDG Projectos Angola, Lda.
Rua Augusto Silverio Ferreira
No. 10/12
Maculusso, Luanda
Republic de Angola
p: (+011) 244-222-396308
f: (+001) 244- 226-425101
EDG Establishes Asian Office In Singapore
With 20 years experience in Southeast Asia and business activity steadily increasing, EDG has opened a new engineering office in Singapore. The new facility, which houses 160 employees, serves EDG clients in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, and Australia.
EDG provides a full spectrum of engineering and design solutions for oil, gas, marine, terminals, cement and bulk handling industries. Currently EDG is executing Chevron’s Vietnam Block B project from the Singapore office.
This is the fourth international office opened by EDG to better serve our clients worldwide. Our additional international offices can be found in Pune, India, Luanda, Angola, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.