Arc Flash Mitigation: Overview of Codependent System Studies Relevant to IEEE Standard 1584

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dc.contributor.advisorShireen, Wajiha
dc.contributor.committeeMemberCharlson, Earl J.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBarati, Masoud
dc.contributor.committeeMemberLim, Jung-Uk
dc.creatorMainsah, Nyuykighan Karl Marvin
dc.date.accessioned2019-09-18T18:56:00Z
dc.date.available2019-09-18T18:56:00Z
dc.date.createdMay 2015
dc.date.issued2015-05
dc.date.submittedMay 2015
dc.date.updated2019-09-18T18:56:00Z
dc.description.abstractAccidents due to arc flash events are currently of special interest in the electrical power industry. These events often result in serious injuries, deaths, equipment damage, facility shutdowns, lawsuits, and penalties. Risk assessments are usually performed by the power systems engineer during the design phase to mitigate the effects of potential arc flash occurrences. The objective of this thesis is to demonstrate the significance of arc flash hazard risk assessments implemented during the installation of electrical power equipment. This thesis presents a synopsis of the main industry design standards and codes that govern the design of electrical distribution systems in commercial and industrial facilities. Simulations were performed for a case study using SKM Power Tools to demonstrate the interpretation and practical application of these standards and codes. Electrical studies and analyses were performed on the model, and recommendations were provided to address the mitigation of potential arc flash incidents throughout the electrical network of the case study.
dc.description.departmentElectrical and Computer Engineering, Department of
dc.format.digitalOriginborn digital
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10657/4845
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rightsThe author of this work is the copyright owner. UH Libraries and the Texas Digital Library have their permission to store and provide access to this work. Further transmission, reproduction, or presentation of this work is prohibited except with permission of the author(s).
dc.subjectShort-circuit analysis
dc.subjectProtective device coordination study
dc.subjectArc flash analysis
dc.titleArc Flash Mitigation: Overview of Codependent System Studies Relevant to IEEE Standard 1584
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dc.type.genreThesis
thesis.degree.collegeCullen College of Engineering
thesis.degree.departmentElectrical and Computer Engineering, Department of
thesis.degree.disciplineElectrical Engineering
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Houston
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science in Electrical Engineering

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