Safety 2011 Proceedings

718 Performing Arc Flash Hazard Analysis on Wind Farms

Instructor: John J. Kolak, CSP, Praxis Corporation, Granbury, TX

Description: Performing Arc Flash Hazard Analysis (AFHA) on wind farms presents unusual challenges. This presentation will be instructive for electrical engineers who perform the analyses as well as site managers or turbine technicians who use the study results. The presentation will specify the types of equipment changes to design safety in the wind farm system and proper safe work practices for turbine technicians.

Level: I