Objectives
To develop a working knowledge of the Power*Tools for
Windows Fault Analysis, Captor, Equipment Evaluation, and
Arc Flash software study modules

Database Concepts, Default Data, Copy/Paste Data,
Clone Components

One-Line Diagrams, Copy/Paste, Annotation, Custom Symbols,
Hide, Expand, UNDO, and Template Libraries

Creation, customization and use of Datablocks and
Datablock Reports

Managing multiple scenarios with Scenario Manager and
Data Visualizer

Efficient management and use of Equipment Libraries

Reporting Options and Customized Output Forms

Prerequisites Basic computer skills

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 involves the discussion of the program interface. Management of multiple scenarios with Scenario Manager and Data Visualizer are covered. Other topics that will be covered are the efficient management and use of equipment libraries, reporting options and customized output forms, and custom queries. Students will earn 2.0 CEUs for this seminar.

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.

Fault Studies Solution Techniques: Comprehensive Fault Analysis, ANSI Fault Analysis Comparison of methodologies between Comprehensive and ANSI Contribution Sources Representations Input Data Requirements Output Report Overview

Captor Creation of Time-Current curves from new existing projects Customization of TCC Drawing Layouts and Libraries Using Forms to Print TCC drawings Export of TCC drawings to third party application Input Data Requirements TCC Settings Report

Equipment Evaluation Relationship between Short Circuit results 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 devices Evaluation Criteria – Pass, Fail, or Marginal Interpretation of PTW Equipment Evaluation results

Arc Flash Hazard Analysis IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E standards, NEC and OSHA requirements IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E Calculation Procedures Relationship between 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