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Introduction

This Excel file combines arc flash equations from a proposal to NFPA 70E with simplified equations to calculate available fault current. This tool uses methods that have been shown to result in conservative estimates of fault current, which should result in conservative estimates of arc incident energy if appropriate arc fault clearing times are used.  An IEEE 1584 equation is used to calculate arcing fault current.

Electrical Safety Program Arc Flash Calculator
Electrical Safety Program Arc Flash Calculator

That is the fault current value that is used to determine the clearing time of the overcurrent protective device ahead of the potential arc fault location. Electrical engineering should be consulted to obtain information on fault clearing times.

This spreadsheet is not intended to replace existing up to date fault studies or support of experienced electrical engineers, but is one tool that can assist engineers, planners, and electrical safety POCs in performing a flash hazard analysis.  Arc flash calculation is not an exact science and caution is always necessary, including use of multiple alternate methods that are available to verify results and ensure the highest level of safety based on the best information available.

According to the NFPA 70E Technical Committee on Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces, “This proposal presents the best information available to date on arc fault hazards. Public review and comments are strongly encouraged.  Recent testing has enabled development of improved equations for calculating the arc flash incident energy at the arc flash boundary.

While the testing and development of methods is not complete this proposal contains methods that reflect significantly more laboratory data than the existing methods and will allow improved safety.”

This calculator is for use only with systems operating at less than 1000 volts.

If any doubts exist on use of this spreadsheet, or to perform a flash hazard analysis on systems operating at more than 1000 volts, consult with an electrical engineer or other knowledgeable person.

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Electrical Safety Program Arc Flash Calculator
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3 Comments


  1. Sergio
    Apr 28, 2016

    Good morning
    excellent tool for Arch Flash analysis.
    Do you have the same tool personalized with the European electrical parameters ?

    Awaiting your answer

    Best Regards

    Sergio Cittadini


  2. Michael
    Aug 11, 2015

    you may also consider Arc Flash Analytic software program and mobile apps for arc flash hazard analysis and labeling. The program is meeting the new NFPA 70E year 2015 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace requirements, features built-in and expandable circuit protection device library and is suitable for systems operating at up to 45,000 volts:

    http://arcadvisor.com/arc-flash-software


  3. Arc Flash
    Nov 13, 2014

    That’s Great blog! Thanks for sharing information for arc flash.These tips are really amazing. I appreciate it for sharing them.Thanks….

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