Arc Flash Safety for Data Centers
15 arc flash mitigation strategies for the data center
BY DAVID G. LOUCKS, Eaton Corporation
Arc flashes—the fiery explosions that can result from short circuits in high-power electrical devices—kill hundreds of workers in the U.S. every year and permanently injure thousands more. They can also wreak financial havoc in the form of fines, lawsuits and damage to expensive equipment. Yet, many data center operators are perilously unfamiliar with both the causes of arc flash events...
