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Measurement of DC Arc-Flash Incident Energy in Large-Scale Photovoltaic Plants: A Basis for Standardization by Paudyal, Bijaya, Bolen, Michael, Short, Tom A., Woodard, Justin M.

“…The deployment of high-power dc equipment is increasing in solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, but very few studies have quantified dc arc-flash risks. Currently,…”
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Arc-Flash Analysis Approaches for Medium-Voltage Distribution by Short, T. A.

“…Arc flash is an important consideration for personnel safety. This paper explores available ways to evaluate arc-flash severity for primary distribution…”
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Medium-Voltage Arc Flash in Switchgear and Live-Front Transformers by Eblen, Marcia L., Short, Tom A., Wei-Jen Lee

“…Arc flash on distribution circuits is a safety issue that can impact work practices for line and substation workers. This paper shows test results for arc…”
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Medium-Voltage Arc Flash in Open Air and Padmounted Equipment by Short, T. A., Eblen, M. L.

“…Arc flash is an important consideration for personnel safety. This paper shows test results for overhead arc flash scenarios and arc flash in a padmounted…”
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Surprising Ratings of Arc-Rated Clothing Obtained from a Major Online Vendor by Short, Tom A., Eblen, Marcia L.

“…This paper presents results of testing to evaluate ratings of five fabrics obtained from shirt samples from a major online vendor. Some may also be available…”
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Sensitivities and Issues with Arc Ratings and ASTM F1959 Clothing Tests by Short, Tom A., Eblen, Marcia L.

“…A set of ASTM F1959 fabric tests provided a useful set of data for a deeper review of the test procedure and setup for testing arc-rated fabrics. The arc…”
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Advanced Metering for Phase Identification, Transformer Identification, and Secondary Modeling by Short, T. A.

“…Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) offers utilities new ways to model and analyze distribution circuits. Results from two circuits introduce a new method…”
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Comparison of IEEE 1584-2018 Predictions with Tests on Real-World Equipment: Copyright Material IEEE Paper No. ESW2021-33 by Short, Tom A., Eblen, Marcia L.

“…IEEE 1584-2018 contains a significant update to industry models for predicting the incident energy from arc flash. These models include different box sizes,…”
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Low Voltage ARC Sustainability by Eblen, Marcia L., Short, Tom A.

“…Arc Flash in low-voltage equipment (480 volts ac and below) is a safety issue that can impact work practices for electrical workers. When estimating incident…”
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Measurement of DC Arc-Flash Incident Energy in Large-Scale Photovoltaic Plants: A Basis for Standardization by Paudyal, Bijaya, Bolen, Michael, Short, Tom A., Woodard, Justin M.

“…The deployment of high-power dc equipment is increasing in solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, but very few studies have quantified dc arc-flash risks. Currently,…”
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Five-wire distribution system demonstration project by Short, T.A., Stewart, J.R., Smith, D.R., O'Brien, J., Hampton, K.

“…During this demonstration project, an overhead portion of a four-wire power distribution circuit was converted to a five-wire system. The fifth wire is an…”
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Determining Loss Factor with the use of sequential-time simulations by Arritt, Robert F., Dugan, Roger C., Short, Tom A.

“…This paper presents an analysis based on recent EPRI research in which a comparison is made between the "Loss Factor" calculated directly from annual…”
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Determining Loss Factor With the Use of Sequential-Time Simulations by Arritt, Robert F., Dugan, Roger C., Short, Tom A.

“…This paper presents an analysis based on recent Electric Power Research Institute research in which a comparison is made between the "loss factor" calculated…”
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Arc-Flash Testing of Typical 480-V Utility Equipment by Eblen, M. L., Short, T. A.

“…A test program was completed to measure arc-flash incident energy from actual 480-V utility equipment to determine the most appropriate flame resistant…”
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Power Quality Assessment of Distributed Generator Grounding Method by Sutherland, P.E., Short, T.A.

“…The objective of this project was to assess the specific transformer grounding and connection methods that are used at the subject utility for distributed…”
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Effect of Single-Phase Reclosing on Industrial Loads by Sutherland, P.E., Short, T.A.

“…Three-phase reclosers with single-phase tripping are being more widely employed on utility distribution feeders. They have the advantages of increasing…”
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IEEE Standard 1584-2018 Predictions Compared With Tests on Real-World Equipment: Matching Data from Real-Equipment Testing by Short, Tom A., Eblen, Marcia L.

“…IEEE standard 1584-2018, IEEE guide for performing arc-Flash Hazard Calculations , contains a significant update to industry models for predicting the incident…”
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Site variation and prediction of power quality by Short, T.A., Mansoor, A., Sunderman, W., Sundaram, A.

“…We use EPRI's distribution power quality project data to characterize and predict voltage sags and momentary interruptions based on site characteristics. The…”
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Techniques for analyzing distribution system efficiency alternatives by Arritt, R.F., Dugan, R.C., Brooks, D.L., Short, T.A., Forsten, K.

“…The concept of reducing distribution system energy losses is not new; however, advancements in data availability and tools for distribution system analysis…”
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Open-source distribution transient modeling with Modelica by Short, T.A.

“…Modelica is a relatively new multi-domain simulation language that is well suited to modeling power system transients. This paper gives an introduction to…”
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