Monday, October 22, 2007

Arc flash introduction

The electric industry is becoming increasingly aware of a phenomenon known as arc flash, a short circuit that passes through air between two live conductors, or between a live conductor and ground. This short circuit can be accompanied by incredible amounts of heat and pressure, and the results are often deadly. The frequency of reported incidents is on the increase, prompting increased awareness and action in the electric and safety industries.

This blog is dedicated to making sure information about avoiding arc flash hazards is available online. There are a variety of web resources available, and this website will review and provide additional insights to these resources.

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