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Bus Gap distance and Distance X Sources in Arc Flash

Description: This document gives the source of the bus gap distance in the bus rating page
for use with the Arc Flash model
Category: Arc Flash
Type: Modeling
Keywords: Arc Flash, bus gap, bus, gap, switch gear, switch rack, panelboard, MCC, switch
board, cable bus, open air

Q: What is the source of the gap and distance X in the bus rating page?

A: IEEE 1584-2002 pg. 12.

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