Welcome to SKM Systems Analysis, Inc.

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:
• IEEE 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-2004 Standard for Electrical Safety
in the Workplace

Course DescriptionThe 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.

Target AudienceThis course is intended for electrical power engineers responsible for the design and analysis of three phase electrical distribution systems. No previous electrical distribution system analysis experience is required.

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

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

Course 102	PTW Software Advanced 2-Day Training
Course Dates	February 11, 12 (Houston, TX) May 27, 28 (Torrance, CA) August 26, 27 (Torrance, CA) November 11, 12 (Torrance, CA)
Course Hours	7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday and Friday
Course Fees	$825 for 102 Advanced 2-Day. Does not include hotel or travel costs. $1,755 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 IACET 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. For reservations call 1-800-445-8667 and be sure to ask for the SKM corporate rate of $129 per night.