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Protective Device Coordination the Easy Way, 4-Part Webinar Series

Protective Device Coordination the Easy Way Webinar Series is a four-part series that covers the definition and focus of selective device coordination, TCC plots for comparing performance loads and OCPD, fuses and breakers with NEC 2020 requirements, protective relays, and ground fault protection.

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

Over the course of more than 10 years beginning in the year 2004, a multi-million-dollar research project sponsored by the IEEE and the NFPA involved a series of over 1,800 arc flash tests performed in high-voltages laboratories. In this webinar, Dr. Wei-Jen Lee, who led the research project, will outline the significant improvements in the updated IEEE Standard, explaining the data acquisition systems and instruments used to measure heat energy, sound, blast pressure and light and how test methods changed over the course of testing in developing what is now a globally accepted model in commercial and industrial power systems analysis to quantify arc flash hazards.

Arc Flash Calculations Using Dynamic Stability

Dynamic Stability is the EasyPower module used to analyze system behavior over time. The tool calculates the changes in power flow for the whole system at 1/2 cycle time slices. By using full flux models for motors and generators and tracking state changes of protective devices, system performance values of current and voltage can be simulated. By setting an arc flash fault condition at a given bus, the trip time of protective devices can be more accurately determined yielding an improved incident energy result. Doctor Tao Yang will walk us through the procedure.

Lightning Protection Systems & Shielding Evaluation Methods

Lightning is a spectacular display of electrical forces in nature and easily recognized for the hazards it may introduce to the public, personnel, and facilities. This webinar, presented by Dave Lewis from Bentley Systems – EasyPower, discusses the basics concepts of lightning and methods for evaluating the efficacy of lightning shielding systems, such as the Rolling Sphere Method with XGSLab SHIELD. These concepts can be applied to facilities and the bulk electric grid with respect to NFPA 780, IEEE 998, and other IEEE standards.

An Introduction to EasyPower's SmartPDC Feature

EasyPower's SmartPDC features do not replace engineering judgement. Rather it makes engineer's time more productive and can help identify device settings that may not follow recommended guidelines. In this Refresher Webinar, Jim Chastain will demonstrate examples of automated coordination using relays, breakers and fuses for different types of loads.

EasyPower AutoDesign

The EasyPower AutoDesign tool can be the designers best friend. In this refresher webinar, Bentley Solutions Engineer Jim Chastain, will demonstrate the features of the AutoDesign feature and focus on interaction of the tool with the Device Library. Examples will include a method to customize the "decision tree" that can be used to optimize the device recommendations, to align with the NEC requirements as well as equipment selection specific to project constraints.

Transferred Voltage – Analyzing Touch Voltages Outside the Substation Fence

Substation grounding system’s provide an engineered solution to reduce touch and step voltages, but is often limited to the station fence line. Evaluating touch voltages outside the substation requires more advanced knowledge and tools. This webinar, given by Dave Lewis, PE at Bentley Systems, steps through case studies with GSA_FD & XGSA_FD software to analyze transferred voltages and develop engineered solutions to touch voltages.

Special Issues on Arc Flash and Protection

How many arc flash cases should be performed to guarantee worker protection? Arc flash studies are an integral part of improving worker safety and incorporate several variables to develop recommendations for proper protective equipment for personnel. This webinar, presented by Claudio Mardegan, CEO of EngePower, discusses the values to consider for fault current calculations, protective device operation, and highlights missing links that are not discussed in IEEE Std 1584. Understanding special issues for arc flash and protection are important to providing a safer work environment.

Ten Questions From New EasyPower Users

New EasyPower users can have a PowerStart session with Jim Chastain to help them get started with their use of the product. In recent months, there have been many questions posed that Jim will cover in this webinar. The questions include properly setting up motors and circuit breakers, understanding Scenario Manager and DataBase Browser, derating cable ampacity and many others.

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

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, shows how to use them, and provides practical examples. This webinar is an updated version of a popular webinar given earlier.

MV Motor Starter Modeling in EasyPower

In this refresher webinar, Jim Chastain at Easypower focuses on the set up and EasyPower modeling of Ampgard SL motor starters as an example of how to handle current limiting fuses to increase contactor interrupt ratings. The technique can be used on other fused contractors as well.

Revit MEP Integration with EasyPower Power System Analysis - 2024

In this Tuesday webinar Jim Chastain, Solutions Engineer at Bentley, showcases the newly updated EasyPower Revit Integration module. This module allows Autodesk Revit MEP users to seamlessly create one-line diagrams in EasyPower with Revit electrical model data. After finalizing design and analysis in EasyPower, you can export one-line diagrams and key electrical parameters back to Revit, and merge revisions between programs as needed.

Safety-Related Maintenance – The Evolving Standards

The NFPA 70E standard has evolved over the years including additions that specifically direct companies to consider how the electrical system was maintained and documented. As part of the overall electrical safety program, in 2023 the NFPA 70B publication was elevated from Recommendations for Electrical Equipment Maintenance to Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. This webinar, presented by Chuck Fox at The Electrician Inc, will present how these standards have evolved, the core compliance requirements of “safety related maintenance” to be implemented by companies in 2024.

Transient Motor Start Basics in EasyPower

Being able to more accurately model different motor scenarios make it possible to correctly design system response and evaluate mitigation possibilities for typical motor related issues. In this presentation, given by Jim Chastain at EasyPower-Bentley, you learn how to utilize the transient motor starting feature in EasyPower to simulate motor starting, device switching and bus faulting. With more capabilities than short circuit and power flow analysis alone, TMS can build specific simulation models for larger motors.

Practical and Pragmatic Execution of Human Performance Tools

How can the execution of practical, high end Human Performance (HU) concepts in any level of job planning influence not just your safety, but your corporate unit as a whole from the workers on the shop floor to the CEO suite. Error precursors are the risks to any endeavor at work. Pragmatic implementation of the HU tools are the risk reduction methodologies to reduce these risks. This webinar, given by Mike Doherty, Electrical Safety Consultant, Trainer, Auditor, and Speaker, will discuss the history and intense value of using HU best practice methods in not only the electrical sector but also in the business world. Come and listen as we delve deeply into one of the true jewels of the safety and business world.

EasyPower 2024 Release Video

EasyPower, part of Bentley Systems, is excited to announce the release of EasyPower 2024, with major new features including support for NFPA 70E 2024, Harmonics updates for IEEE 1547 and 2800, the ability to change names directly on the one-line, and a powerful new licensing service. Other new features include improvements to data entry in the database browser, auto-calculated library information for more equipment, the ability to store and view arc flash calculations in the Database Browser, and support for Revit® 2024.

Two Problems Solved with Custom Arc Flash Labels

The standard label editor included in the EasyPower arc flash feature set is one the most versatile in the industry. During this webinar by Jim Chastain, Bentley Solution engineer, he will cover two specific cases encountered by engineers seeking to accommodate client labeling requirements: include a QR code for field access to the system one-line drawing; create transformer labeling to include arc flash incident energy levels on the secondary and an electro shock warning for the primary terminals.

Top 10 Mistakes Made in Arc Flash Studies - 2024 Update

In this Refresher webinar, EasyPower solution engineer, Jim Chastain, compiles a list of the most frequent mistakes made in Arc Flash Studies that he has encountered during the past year. The list includes a number of errors with label content, mis-coordination of protective devices, and overly conservative choices for correction factors. Anyone doing arc flash studies should attend.

10 Steps to an Effective Arc Flash Risk Assessment

Developing and implementing an arc flash risk assessment program that meets the requirements of IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E, and OSHA Standard 29, is challenging. Meeting these requirements on a constrained budget and with limited manpower requires proper planning and execution. In the webinar, given by Jim Chastain at Bentley-EasyPower, an outline is given to a commonsense approach.

Protective Device Coordination the Easy Way - Part 1: Introduction to the Basics

In this first of a 4-part series titled Protective Device Coordination the Easy Way, Jim Chastain from EasyPower covers the definition and focus of selective device coordination, TCC plots for comparing performance loads and OCPD, and how to customize EasyPower controls to focus on specific issues.