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Arc Flash Analysis in DC Power Systems

Advanced approaches to addressing direct-current arcing faults

BY MICHAEL FURTAK & LEW SILECKY, Mersen

Let’s face it: there is not very much information available about direct current (DC) arc flashes. And, if you have searched in vain, well hopefully this feature will give you some insight into arc flash with relevance to DC circuits. Essentially, we want customers to be armed with information so that they can accurately determine the necessary level of protection required...

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