Plant Services - September 2007 - (Page 24) WHAT WORKS Arc flash on the run in Pompano Beach Medical supply maker ensures safety via full code compliance A ging equipment, an outdated electrical distribution system, and a facility originally designed for other purposes contributed to elevated arc flash incident energy values throughout the 20,000 sq. ft. facility of Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Micro Typing Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson company). Jackie Shay, Micro Typing Systems director of facilities and projects, commissioned an arc-flash analysis study by Schneider Electric’s Square D Services (www.squared-services.com). e goal was to determine the arc flash incident energy value at each piece of equipment and the appropriate levels of personal protective equipment (PPE). e fi rst step was to gather detailed data about the electrical distribution system, everything from the lengths of conductors to the size of panelboards to the types of circuit breakers in use. e system was then modeled in a software analysis program that calculates arc flash potential energy levels. ose energy levels determine the amount of PPE anyone working on the system must wear, including personnel from regular contractor JMD Incorporated Electrical Contractors, Miramar, Fla. e findings indicated issues with the electrical distribution system caused mostly by the age of the facility (built in 1980, before arc flash mitigation was a design objective). For example, based on the 2004 NFPA 70E standard, sev- NTTM PRECISION CLEANER F HCFC 141b alternative F Removes dirt & light oils F No flash point F Fast evaporation, leaves no residue F Regulatory compliant Precision Cleaners CONTACT CLEANER 2000® F General purpose cleaner removes dirt & light oils F No flash or fire point F Evaporates quickly, leaves no residue F Non-corrosive, non-conductive One Name. A World of Solutions. CRC has always provided precision cleaning solutions that work. And even in a world of changing regulations, our cleaners give you the freedom of choice. We offer 141b chemistries that have proven track records, as well as offer cutting edge cleaners that meet new environmental regulations. Call 800-272-4620 or go online to www. crcindustries.com/ei to see all our precision cleaning alternatives and use our online selector guides to easily find the perfect solution for your individual application needs. With CRC the choice is always yours - and that’s a solution no one else can offer. CRC Industries, Inc. • (800) 272-4620 • www.crcindustries.com/ei 24 .PLANTSERVICES. S http://www.squared-services.com http://www.squared-services.com http://www.crcindustries.com/ei http://www.crcindustries.com/ei http://www.crcindustries.com/ei http://www.crcindustries.com/ei http://www.plantservices.com
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