Arc Flash Causes and Mitigation
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
This course will teach you about arc flashes associated with electrical faults, personal protective equipment used to protect workers from arc flashes, and different switchgear including vacuum, air, gas, and oil circuit breakers used to minimize the damage caused by contact arcing.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe an arc flash.
- Identify the types of arc flashes.
- Describe the hazards associated with an arc flash.
- Describe the arc flash personal protective equipment.
- Describe contact arcing.
- Describe different methods of arc suppression.
- Describe vacuum circuit breakers.
- Describe air circuit breakers.
- Describe gas circuit breakers.
- Describe oil circuit breakers.
