EasyPower Resources
Besides having fast, accurate and easy to use power system software, we at EasyPower also strive to be a resource to anyone who wishing to learn more about the markets we serve. We have up-to-date resources such as weekly live webinars, recorded videos, written materials (in PDF and blog format) and helpful links to related topics. In some areas we have so many resources that it is often helpful to just do a search once you have selected one of the categories below, you will then only see results from within that category.
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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
FREE Intro to Grounding Analysis Book
This comprehensive and valuable resource will understand the need for and how to do grounding analysis.
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...
FREE 10 Step Arc Flash Guide
10 Steps of an Effective Arc Flash Hazard Safety Program. Learn the specific steps to take for analyzing your current power system and identifying potential trouble spots.
FREE New Arc Flash Safety Book
This comprehensive and valuable resource will walk you through the necessary steps for implementing an arc flash assessment as part of your overall safety program requirements.