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  • IEEE 1584 : 2002

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    GUIDE FOR PERFORMING ARC-FLASH HAZARD CALCULATIONS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  12-08-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2002

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1. Overview
    2. Normative references
    3. Definitions
    4. Analysis process
    5. Model for incident energy calculations
    6. Methods of applying the model
    7. Comparison of arc-flash calculation methods
    8. Laboratory test programs
    9. Development of model
    10. Background on the arc-flash hazard
    Annex A (informative) - Typical required equipment information
                            data collection form
    Annex B (informative) - Instructions and examples using IEEE
                            Std 1584-2002 calculators
    Annex C (informative) - Description of arc-flash incidents
    Annex D (informative) - Test results database
    Annex E (informative) - Units of measure
    Annex F (informative) - Bibliography

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    Provides techniques for designers and facility operators to apply in determining the arc flash hazard distance and the incident energy to which employees could be exposed during their work on or near electrical equipment.

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    Development Note Amendment 1 is available separately, see IEEE 1584A. (12/2004) This standard is also available as CD-ROM or document and CD-ROM. (01/2008) Amendment 2 is available separately, see IEEE 1584B. (08/2011) Also included in IEEE 1584 SET. (10/2011)
    Document Type Guide
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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