https://www.ea-guide.

com/Guides/DCArcFlashGuide
The calculator is based upon published white papers and so does not carry the same weight as IEEE 1584:2018. As such it can
Voltage range 50 volts to 30,000 volts.
Direct Current only.
Working Distances between 305 mm and 900 mm.
Grounding of all types and Ungrounded.
Gaps between conductors: 1 to 250 mm.

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Rarc = [20 + (0.534 × G)] ÷ (IDC arc 0.88)
Rarc = resistance of the arc in ohms
G = conductor gap distance in millimeters
IDC arc = DC arcing current

IDC arc = VDC ÷ (Rbattery + Rconductor + Rarc)

To calculate the arc resistance using this equation, you must know the conductor gap distance and the DC arcing current. The

An iterative method can be used to solve this problem, but it requires an initial assumption of the DC arcing current. It’s reaso

IDC bolted = VDC ÷ (Rbattery + Rconductor)

As a first approximation of the DC arcing current, IDC arc :
IDC arc = 0.5 × IDC bolted

Once you have determined the DC arcing current and DC arc resistance, the power in the arc can be calculated by:
Parc = IDC arc2 × Rarc
Parc = power in the arc in watts
IDC arc = DC arcing circuit current in amperes
Rarc = DC arc resistance in ohms

The energy in the arc is a function of power and time. Therefore, the energy in the arc can be calculated with the following:
Earc = Parc × tarc
Earc = arc energy in watt seconds or Joules (J)
tarc = arc duration in seconds
The arc flash duration will either be dependent on the clearing time of an upstream protective device operating or the reactio
EEE 1584:2018. As such it can be used as a guide with good engineering judgement applied in respect of input values and results. The calcu

nd the DC arcing current. The gap distance is specified by the user. However, in order to determine the DC arcing current, you must know

e DC arcing current. It’s reasonable to assume that the DC arcing short-circuit current is 50 percent of the DC bolted short-circuit current.

n be calculated by:

lculated with the following:

evice operating or the reaction time of a person jumping away from the hazard. IEEE 1584 currently suggests that a maximum time of 2 se
ut values and results. The calculator has limitations; it cannot be applied to every situation, is suitable for systems having:

rcing current, you must know the arc resistance. This creates an interesting dilemma since you need the arcing current to calculate the arc

C bolted short-circuit current. Assuming this, you can calculate DC arc resistance and use it to recalculate the DC arcing current. Then, you

s that a maximum time of 2 seconds may be used based on the reaction time and assuming there are reasonable conditions for a person t
tems having:

ng current to calculate the arc resistance and you need the arc resistance to calculate the arcing current.

e DC arcing current. Then, you can use the “new” DC arcing current to recalculate the DC arc resistance. Continue this process until the DC

nable conditions for a person to escape.

tinue this process until the DC resistance and DC arcing current values no longer change significantly and converge to a final answer.
verge to a final answer.