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Arc Flash Mitigation
Covol Engineering provides expert Arc Flash mitigation services to reduce Arc Flash hazards and improve electrical safety in industrial environments. Our engineers use a multifaceted approach that combines engineering controls and safety protocols combined with regular updates to significantly reduce incident energy and protect workers and equipment.
Our approach in applying Arc flash mitigation is the process of reducing the risks and is achieved by reducing the severity of arc flash incidents within electrical systems. An arc flash event releases intense heat, light and energy that can cause severe injury, equipment damage and operational downtime.
Implementing effective Arc Flash mitigation measures is a crucial aspect of electrical safety. It ensures compliance with safety standards, reduces the dangers faced by employees during normal operation and maintenance activities and protects electrical equipment.
Our Arc Flash Risk Assessment evaluates your electrical systems and equipment to identify potential hazards such as short circuits. Our electrical engineers analyse fault current levels, incident energy and fault clearing times to determine the risk and implement safety measures tailored to your site.
At Covol, we also offer Arc Flash and Fault Level Assessments to protect electrical distribution, find out more today.
We apply engineering controls and protective devices to reduce Arc Flash energy and mitigate risks. These include:
– Upgrading or adjusting circuit breakers to reduce fault clearing time.
– Installing current transformers and motor control centres designed for Arc Flash protection.
– Using maintenance mode settings to limit available fault energy during maintenance activities.
– Designing electrical systems with fault current reduction devices and improved insulation.
Our approach provides an extra layer of protection that helps prevent equipment failure, energy damage and potential hazards while maintaining compliance with safety standards.
This assessment also defines appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, safe working distances and control measures to protect workers from Arc Flash energy during maintenance and operation.
We use detailed Arc Flash studies to gain a deeper understanding of your electrical systems and calculate incident energy levels. This data allows us to develop a cost-effective solution that reduces Arc Flash energy and aligns with workplace safety requirements.
Once we have an understanding of the risks from Arc Flash, we can then advise on the ideal approach to reduce the risk by working with you to understand your site shutdown arrangements.
Covol’s Arc Flash studies, combined with mitigation measures, create a comprehensive framework that protects employees, equipment and operations.
We have extensive experience in mitigating Arc Flash risks for industrial and commercial electrical systems across the UK and globally. Our engineers understand the critical aspects of electrical safety and work with you to implement effective flash mitigation solutions and training for continuous improvement.
Learn more about Covol and our extensive experience today, or simply contact our friendly team for further information.
