Protecting workers’ lives is a priority. If a serious incident occurs, the emotional and financial effects can be devastating. For most countries, including the United States, electrical safety is ...

Each data center is unique but contains a generic layout[1] consisting of three main systems, namely: a) the electrical system; b) the mechanical system; and c) the information technology (IT) system.

An arc flash is the explosive energy released when an electrical fault causes an arc. This rapid release of energy causes excessive temperatures in addition to air and metal in the path of the arc ...

Part 1 of this series addresses significant updates to arc flash hazard marking requirements found in the 2026 NEC Sec. 110.16 to improve the safety of all electrical ...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that its flash mitigation solution, ArcBlok™, was ...

Incident energy is directly proportional to the total arcing time. Because of this, most strategies for arc flash hazard mitigation focus on faster detection and clearing of the arc flash. The two ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...

Data has become the cornerstone of daily life, making data centers a crucial infrastructure. Modern data centers are energy-hungry, and competition for efficiency and reliability is fierce.