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102 PTW Software Advanced 2-Day Training
Arc Flash and Equipment Evaluation |
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Objectives:
- To develop a working knowledge of the Power*Tools for Windows Arc Flash and Equipment Evaluation
- To understand the Arc Flash standards and calculation method
- To obtain hands-on experience in Arc Flash Label creation and customization
- To understand the step by step evaluations process and criteria for protective and non-protective devices
- Arc Flash analysis of several hands on examples of electrical distribution systems utilizing the PTW software
- Interpretation of PTW Arc Flash results and study options
- Review issues related to energy accumulation and multiple contributions and its effects on Arc Flash
Prerequisites:
- Basic computer skills
- PTW 101 or equivalent
- Students are urged to review:
- EEE Red Book Std 141-1993, chapter 4
- IEEE Buff Book Std 242-2001, chapters 9, 10 & 11
- IEEE Brown Book Std 399-1997, chapters 2, 7 & 15
- IEEE 1584 2002/2004a, Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
- NFPA 70E-2012 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Course Description:
The course covers the overview of the Arc Flash
standards and reviews the calculation and modeling procedures in Arc
Flash and Equipment Evaluation. Students will earn 2.0 CEUs for this
course. |
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Arc Flash Hazard Analysis:
- IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E standards, NEC and OSHA requirements
- IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E Calculation Procedures
- Relationship with Short Circuit and Protective Device Coordination studies
- Issues related to energy accumulation and multiple contributions
- Issues related to Induction Motor and Synchronous Machine decays
- Bus Report, Line Side and Load Side report options
- Arc Flash Labeling Requirements, Personal Protection Equipment
- Custom Labels and Work Permits
- Examples and interpretation of PTW Arc Flash results
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Equipment Evaluation:
- Relationship with Short Circuit, and Equipment Sizing
- Input Data requirements, Interrupting Rating, Close-Latch Rating, and Test X/R
- Low voltage device evaluation based on ANSI, IEC and Comprehensive Fault results
- HV/MV device evaluation based on ANSI, IEC and Comprehensive Fault results
- Evaluation using bus fault current or worse case current through the device
- Evaluation Criteria – Pass, Fail, or Marginal
- Interpretation of PTW Equipment Evaluation results
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Target Audience:
This course is intended for electric power engineers responsible for
the design and analysis of three phase electrical distribution systems.
No previous electrical distribution system analysis experience is
required. |
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| Course 102 |
2013 PTW Software Standard 3-Day Training |
| Course Dates |
January 31, February 1 in Torrance, CA
March 7, 8 in Torrance, CA
April 25, 26 in Houston, TX (FULL)
July 18, 19 in Pittsburgh, PA
September 19, 20 in Torrance, CA
November 14, 15 in Torrance, CA
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| Course Hours |
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday and Friday |
| Course Fees |
$850 for 102 Advanced 2-Day. Does not include hotel or travel costs.
$1,830 for 101 and 102, 5-Day. Does not include hotel or travel costs. |
| Registration Fees Include |
1
PTW Training Manual, Use of 1 computer per 2 students (Torrance, CA
only), Continental breakfast each day from 7 to 7:30 AM, On-site
lunches each day, and an IEEE Certificate of Completion. |
| Training Equipment |
Students
not attending the Torrance, CA classes are responsible for bringing
their own laptop computers. SKM will provide the latest version of the
PTW software prior to the class for installation with a software key.
The Torrance, CA training room is equipped with Dell computers and LCD
flat panel displays. The class size is based on 2 students per computer. |
| Course Location |
The
Torrance DoubleTree Hotel at South Bay address is 21333 Hawthorne Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503 and is located 10
miles South of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Airport
transportation is approximately $30 for a taxi or
$15 for SuperShuttle. The hotel is also conveniently located 2.5 miles
east of the beach and the Redondo Pier. Restaurants and shops are
within walking distance from the hotel. Parking and wireless internet
usage at the hotel is complimentary. |
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For Torrance DoubleTree Hotel reservations, call 1-800-445-8667 and be sure to ask for the SKM corporate rate of $135 per night. |
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