This course reflects changes in the IEEE 1584-2018 standard.


In the course, we describe how EasyPower follows established arc flash standards and procedures to perform arc flash risk assessment. The course includes videos, quizzes, and exercises so you can learn how to to perform arc flash analysis and generate arc flash labels using EasyPower.

You can register for the course here. The cost of the course is $800.

You have up to 45 days after your enrollment to complete the course. 

Note: If you are purchasing the course for someone else to use, please sign up with their name and contact information so that they receive the appropriate communications about their enrollment.

You can use your own version of EasyPower (version 10.2 or later is required to perform the examples related to the IEEE 1584-2018 standard) or you can request a limited-use trial copy from [email protected]. The trial version includes all of the modules you need to successfully complete the course.

Be sure to see our FAQ page for more information. 

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Course Materials

    • VIDEO: Instructions (1 min.)

    • Note Regarding the Arc Flash Examples PDF and Training Databases

    • PDF: EasyPower Essentials Arc Flash Examples (Case Studies)

    • ZIP FILE: Arc Flash Online Training Databases
  • 2

    Arc Flash Introduction

    • VIDEO: Arc Flash Risk Assessment (11 min.)

    • QUIZ: Arc Flash Risk Assessment

    • VIDEO: Arc Flash Case Study (10 min.)

    • QUIZ: Arc Flash Case Study Example
  • 3

    Arc Flash Standards

    • VIDEO: Arc Flash Standards (7 min.)

    • QUIZ: Arc Flash Standards

    • VIDEO: Arc Flash and NFPA 70E (23 min.)

    • QUIZ: Arc Flash and NFPA 70E
  • 4

    Arc Flash Output and Analysis

    • VIDEO: Arc Flash Output Types (8 min.)

    • QUIZ: Arc Flash Output Types

    • VIDEO: Incident Energy, PPE Requirements, and Arc Flash Analysis (13 min.)

    • QUIZ: Incident Energy, PPE, and Analysis
  • 5

    Case Study: Extended Busway Results

    • VIDEO: Extended Busway Results (7 min.)

    • QUIZ: Extended Busway Results
  • 6

    IEEE 1584 Arc Flash Procedures

    • VIDEO: IEEE 1584-2018 (15 min.)

    • QUIZ: IEEE 1584-2018

    • VIDEO: Step 1 - Collect System Data (11 min.)

    • QUIZ: Step 1 - Collect System Data

    • VIDEO: Step 2 - Determine Modes of Operation (7 min.)

    • QUIZ: Step 2 - Determine Modes of Operation

    • VIDEO: Step 3 - Determine Bolted Fault Current (3 min.)

    • QUIZ: Step 3 - Determine Bolted Fault Current

    • VIDEO: Step 4 - Determine Gap and Enclosure Size (6 min.)

    • QUIZ: Step 4 - Determine Gap and Enclosure Size

    • VIDEO: Step 5 - Determine Electrode Configuration (4 min.)

    • QUIZ: Step 5 - Determine Electrode Configuration

    • VIDEO: Step 6 - Determine the Working Distance (3 min.)

    • QUIZ: Step 6 - Determine the Working Distance

    • VIDEO: Step 7 - Determine the Arcing Current (5 min.)

    • QUIZ: step 7 - Determine the Arcing Current

    • VIDEO: Step 8 - Determine Arc Duration ( 9 min.)

    • QUIZ: Step 8 - Determine Arc Duration

    • VIDEO: Step 9 - Determine Incident Energy (7 min.)

    • QUIZ: Step 9 - Determine Incident Energy

    • VIDEO: Step 10 - Determine the Protection Boundary (1 min.)

    • QUIZ: Step 10 - Determine the Protection Boundary
  • 7

    Using EasyPower for Arc Flash

    • VIDEO: Using EasyPower for Arc Flash (5 min.)

    • QUIZ: Using EasyPower for Arc Flash

    • VIDEO: Coordination in EasyPower (14 min.)

    • QUIZ: Coordination in EasyPower

    • VIDEO: Arc Flash Features in EasyPower (10 min.)

    • QUIZ: Arc Flash Features in EasyPower

    • VIDEO: Creating Arc Flash Labels (10 min.)

    • QUIZ: Creating Arc Flash Labels

    • VIDEO: Energized Work Permits (6 min.)

    • QUIZ: Energized Work Permits

    • VIDEO: Strategies for Voltages Below 250 V (7 min)

    • QUIZ: Strategies for Voltages below 250 V

    • VIDEO: Arc Flash Risk Assessment Summary (3 min.)

    • QUIZ: Arc Flash Risk Assessment Summary
  • 8

    Reducing Arc Flash Hazards

    • VIDEO: Maintenance Mode (12 min.)

    • QUIZ: Maintenance Mode

    • VIDEO: Zone Selective Interlocking (8 min.)

    • QUIZ: Zone Selective Interlocking

    • VIDEO: Differential Relays, Arc Flash Detection, and Fast Bus Tripping (11 min.)

    • QUIZ: Differential Relays, Arc Flash Detection, and Fast Bus Tripping
  • 9

    Case Study: Example Arc Flash System

    • VIDEO: Case Study - Example Arc Flash System (2 min.)

    • AF_18 Example AF System.dez

    • QUIZ: Example Arc Flash System
  • 10

    Advanced Options, Safety Procedures, and Design

    • VIDEO: Advanced Arc Flash Options (7 min.)

    • QUIZ: Advanced Arc Flash Options

    • VIDEO: Safety Procedures and Design (3 min.)

    • QUIZ: Safety Procedures
  • 11

    A Final Case History

    • VIDEO: A Final Case History (3 min.)

About the instructor

Instructor

EasyPower Staff

This course was created by EasyPower professionals and is based on course content given in our popular regional training classes.