Paladin DesignBase Arc Flash Simulation Module helps safety engineers estimate the energy falling on a surface removed from a fault based on the tests results given in IEEE-1584 and recommendations of NFPA 70E.

Quickly identify the grade of clothing required by the operator who is working with energized equipment and easily provide protective signs for electrical equipment stating the type of protective clothing required when working around energized equipment. Core capabilities include:

Arc Flash Exposure based on IEEE 1584. Arc Flash Exposure based on NFPA 70E. Network-Based Arc Flash Exposure on AC Systems/Single Branch Case. Network-Based Arc Flash Exposure on AC Systems/Multiple Branch Cases. Stand-Alone (Non-Network) Arc Flash Exposure on AC Systems. Network Arc Flash Exposure on DC Networks. Stand-Alone Arc Flash Exposure on DC Systems. Exposure Simulation at Switchgear Box, MCC Box, Open Area and Cable Grounded and Ungrounded. Calculate and Select Controlling Branch(s) for Simulation of Arc Flash. Test Selected Clothing Calculate Clothing. Required Calculate Safe Zone with Regard to User Defined Clothing Category.

Simulated Art Heat Exposure at User Selected Bus(s). User Defined Fault Cycle for 3-Phase and Controlling Branches. User Defined Distance for Subject. 100% and 85% Arcing Current. 100% and 85% Protective Device Time Protective Device Setting Impact on Arc Exposure Energy. User Defined Label Sizes Attach Labels to One-Line Diagram for User Review. Plot Energy for Each Bus. Write Results into Excel. View and Print Graphic Label for User Selected Bus(s). Work permit.

Recognized calculation methodologies and standards , are fully supported, integrated and available to the user, these include: