September 30
Remote Racking Avoids Arc Flashes & Provide Maximuim Safety in Racking Breakers. No PPE?? Put this in your Training
On May 23, 2009 a power plant in the Midwest experienced a severe arc flash incident. The incident occurred while racking in a closed Siemens 15 kV GMI breaker with a faulty interlock. When the (closed) breaker contacted the bus, a large arc flash occurred. The breaker was being racked in remotely (wireless), the operators were in another room and there were NO injuries of any kind. Plant personnel that were present are convinced that lives were saved that day.
Three companies offer Portable Remote Racking Devices. Many offer them for their switchgear as an add on. They are worth it!
Look at what was left of the 15kV breaker
