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Welcome to the EasyPower Arc Flash Resource Center. Please take advantage of our free resources to learn about arc flash, see how to use EasyPower to perform calculations, and understand how to use and interpret arc flash results.
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Arc Flash Calculations Not Covered by IEEE 1584-2018: High Voltage, Single-Phase, and DC
EasyPower provides support for arc flash calculations not covered by IEEE 1584-2018. This includes high voltage (above 15 kV) DC, single-phase AC, and DC. In this refresher webinar Jim Chastain explains the calculation methods used in EasyPower... Watch Video
Getting Started with Arc Flash Studies
This is a 4-part series of hour-long videos that cover the steps needed to do a basic arc flash study, including the standards and regulations that apply to arc flash.
- Arc Flash - Part 1, Regulations and Industry Standards - LINK
- Arc Flash - Part 2, Data Collection, with 1584 Updates - LINK
- Arc Flash - Part 3, Modeling and Initial System Analysis, with 1584 Comparison Techniques - LINK
- Arc Flash - Part 4, Reports, Labels and Project Recommendations - LINK
Arc Flash Labeling
- Complete Arc Flash Labeling - LINK
- Arc Flash Labeling Strategies – Keeping it Simple! by Jim Phillips - LINK
- EasyPower Arc Flash Label Design and Customization - LINK
- EasyPower Arc Flash Labels - Part 1, Arc Flash Label Set-up & Printing - LINK
- EasyPower Arc Flash Labels - Part 2, Arc Flash Label Designer - LINK
- EasyPower Arc Flash Labels - Part 3, Arc Flash Labels - Conditional Fields - LINK
Arc Flash PPE
- How to Build an Arc Flash PPE Program - LINK
- Why Sharing is Not Caring with Arc Flash PPE - LINK
- How Arc Flash PPE Impacts Both Human Performance and Human Error - LINK
- Effective Electrical Safety Programs - Key Considerations for Selection, Application and Care of PPE - LINK
- NFPA 70E Arc Flash & Shock - Getting It Right! - LINK
IEEE 1584-2018 and NFPA Standards
- The Impact of the IEEE 1584-2018 Standard on Arc Flash Studies - LINK
- EasyPower IEEE 1584-2018 Update Page - LINK
- Implementing the IEEE 1584-2018 Standard in EasyPower - LINK
- Homepage of the IEEE 1584-2018 Standard (IEEE) - LINK
- Major Changes - NFPA 70E, 2021 Edition - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - LINK
- Homepage of the NFPA 70E Standard - LINK
Arc Flash Training
- Online, Self-paced Arc Flash EasyPower Course (paid) - LINK
- Live 2-day Arc Flash Risk Assessment Training - part of 5-day EasyPower Hands-on Training (paid) - LINK
Arc Flash Workshops
- EasyPower offers a free 4-hour online workshop once each month, except for December. They offer an in-depth infroduction to setting up your own arc flash safety program. The workshop explains what arc flash is, the IEEE and NFPA standards that regulate it, how to conduct an assessment, how to coordinate your protective devices, how to create labels, and much more. Attendees participate through GoToMeeting and are able to interact live. - LINK
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Guide to Arc Flash Mitigation Methods
There are many solutions available to mitigate arc flash hazards, but how do they compare against each other? This prese...
Cracking the Code for Arc-Flash Mitigation
The National Electrical Code (NEC) outlines several arc-flash mitigation options. This presentation, by Mark Pollock at ...Downloads
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FREE Arc Flash Safety Book
Practical Solution Guide to Arc Flash Hazards, 2nd Edition - This comprehensive and valuable resource ...
FREE 10 Step Arc Flash Safety Guide
10 Steps of an Effective Arc Flash Hazard Safety Program - This easy-to-follow guide provides ...Articles
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Ten Most Common Errors in Arc Flash Studies
Each year we see dozens of arc flash studies ranging from first attempts to submittals from ...
Arc Flash Hazards and Why They Need to be Addressed
Arc flash hazards can result from many factors, including dropped tools, accidental contact with ...Resources

Arc Flash Calculator
Use this convenient tool to view a sampling of arc flash hazard calculations and the impact of various system changes on...
Arc Flash Safety Program Resources
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Arc Flash Workshops
EasyPower is offering a series of free arc flash workshops in their Portland, Oregon offices, as well as other cities ar...
EasyPower Arc Flash Training
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Arc Flash The Easy Way - Part 1: Regulations and Industry Standards

Arc Flash the Easy Way - Part 4: Reports, Labels and Project Recommendations

Arc Flash the Easy Way - Part 3: Modeling and Initial System Analysis 2024

Arc Flash the Easy Way - Part 2: Data Collection

The Arc Flash The Easy Way, 4-Part Webinar Series

Arc Flash Workshop Tutorial Video

IEEE Std 1584-2018 – A Journey in Understanding the Anatomy of an Arc

Arc Flash Calculations Using Dynamic Stability

Lightning Protection Systems & Shielding Evaluation Methods

An Introduction to EasyPower’s SmartPDC Feature

EasyPower AutoDesign

Special Issues on Arc Flash and Protection

Ten Questions From New EasyPower Users

Arc Flash Calculations Not Covered by IEEE 1584-2018: High Voltage, Single-Phase, and DC 2024

MV Motor Starter Modeling in EasyPower

Safety-Related Maintenance – The Evolving Standards

Transient Motor Start Basics in EasyPower

Practical and Pragmatic Execution of Human Performance Tools

Best Practices for Modeling and Coordinating Loads in Motor Control Centers

EasyPower 2024 Release Video

Two Problems Solved with Custom Arc Flash Labels

Top 10 Mistakes Made in Arc Flash Studies - 2024 Update

Arc Quenching Switchgear: The Fastest Way to Comply with NEC Article 240.87 for Arc Energy Reduction

An Introduction to Testing Protection Systems

10 Steps to an Effective Arc Flash Risk Assessment

Relay Coordination for Complex Systems, Using Sequence of Events

Short Circuit and Protective Device Coordination Case Study - in English

Estudio de Caso: Calculo de Corto circuito y coordinación de Dispositivos de Protección en un proyecto industrial - en español.

Custom Arc Flash Labels in EasyPower

The New NFPA 70B-2023 Standard for Electrical Maintenance, From Guide to Standard

One-Line Floor Planning for Large EasyPower Projects

Building An Arc Flash Electrical Safety Program At Xcel Energy

Does Selective Coordination Help or Hurt Arc Flash Incident Energy

IEEE 519-2022 Harmonics Compliance with EasyPower

Why Doesn’t EasyPower Recognize the “Up-Over-Down” Method for Load Equipment Duty?

Going the Distance for Arc Flash Safety – Remote Racking and Switching

Evolution of Personnel Protection How SPGFCIs are more proactive than GFCIs

Optimizing Your Study Process Using the Database Browser

Tips and Engineering Practices for Protection and Overcurrent Coordination - Part 2

Arc Flash Calculations Not Covered by IEEE 1584-2018: High Voltage, Single-Phase, and DC

Custom Templates for Panels and MCCs

Introducing EasyPower Unbalanced Power Flow

Arc Flash the Easy Way - Part 1, Regulations and Industry Standard Requirements - 2023 Update
EasyPower Intro: Automated Power System Design and Analysis

The 10 Most Common Mistakes Made in Arc Flash Studies - 2022 Update

Electrical Safety Management - Good Safety is Good Business

FREE New Arc Flash Safety Book

FREE 10 Step Arc Flash Guide

Protective Device Coordination the Easy Way - Part 2: Fuses - With NEC 2020 Requirements

IEEE 1584.1-2022 Update: What Is It, and Why Is It Relevant to Me?

Are Short Circuit and Coordination Studies Required by OSHA?

Arc Flash Hazard Report & Calculation Values Explained: Arcing Current, Arcing Fault Time, and More!

Enhance MV Transformer Arc Flash Safety

Reducing EasyPower ‘Bus Count’ with MCC Spreadsheets

Energized Electrical Work Permit - Yes or No?

Shining Daylight on Solar Facility Electrical Studies with EasyPower and XGSLab

Arc Flash - Outside IEEE Boundaries

The Benefits of Doing an Arc Flash Analysis

What Changed in Low Voltage Arc Flash Analysis with IEEE 1584-2018?

EasyPower Arc Flash for High Voltage Systems

How Arc Flash PPE Impacts Both Human Performance and Human Error

EasyPower Scenario Manager – Up Close and Personal

2021 Update of the Canadian CSA-Z462 Electrical Safety Standard

Using the New Features in EasyPower 10.5

Navigating 2021 NFPA 70E and How to Stay Compliant

How to Build an Arc Flash PPE Program

Complete Arc Flash Labeling

EasyPower 10.5 Release Video

Fuse Basics 101 – Construction & Performance

What Happened to HRC Category #0 and “Low voltage Exception”

Enhance MV Transformer Arc Flash Safety with Arc Reduction Vacuum Fault Interrupter (AR-VFI) Transformers

Site Specific PPE and Custom Arc Flash Labels

Protection and Control in Medium Voltage Digital Switchgear

Safety Program Resources

Implementing 70E / Z462 - Energized Electrical Job Work Flow

Molded Case Circuit Breaker Trip Units, Types and Applications

Do’s and Don’ts of Personal Protective Grounding

Guide to Arc Flash Mitigation Methods

Electrical Safety Program 70E & Z462 2021 Editions - Management of Change

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Set Up in EasyPower

Adding Arc Flash Incident Energy and Short Circuit Current to Display on the Panel Schedule

Addressing and Mitigating Circuit Breaker Vacuum Interrupter Failures

Major Changes - NFPA 70E, 2021 Edition - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Current Limiting Fuses and EasyPower Arc Flash Calculations

Application of Arc Flash Relays and High-speed Grounding Systems to Mitigate Arc Flash Hazards

Cracking the Code for Arc-Flash Mitigation

Maintenance as a Safety Issue

Arc Flash Workshop - Event

Arc Flash Calculator Resource

Ten Most Common Errors in Arc Flash Studies

The 10 Most Common Mistakes Made in Arc Flash Studies

Paladin DesignBase - Arc Flash Program Tutorial

Ground-Fault Protection – Principles and Applications

Electrical Safety Design: Choose the Right Components to Reduce Electrical Hazards and Enhance Plant Safety

Understanding the USA NFPA 70E and the Canadian CSA Z462 Standards

EasyPower Arc Flash Label Design and Customization

Understanding Arc Flash Reports in EasyPower

Going the Distance for Arc Flash Safety

The Impact of the New IEEE 1584-2018 Standard on Arc Flash Studies
