Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and Mitigation
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and Mitigation

Author: J. C. Das

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-12-15

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 1119709806

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This new edition of the definitive arc flash reference guide, fully updated to align with the IEEE's updated hazard calculations An arc flash, an electrical breakdown of the resistance of air resulting in an electric arc, can cause substantial damage, fire, injury, or loss of life. Professionals involved in the design, operation, or maintenance of electric power systems require thorough and up-to-date knowledge of arc flash safety and prevention methods. Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and Mitigation is the most comprehensive reference guide available on all aspects of arc flash hazard calculations, protective current technologies, and worker safety in electrical environments. Detailed chapters cover protective relaying, unit protection systems, arc-resistant equipment, arc flash analyses in DC systems, and many more critical topics. Now in its second edition, this industry-standard resource contains fully revised material throughout, including a new chapter on calculation procedures conforming to the latest IEEE Guide 1584. Updated methodology and equations are complemented by new practical examples and case studies. Expanded topics include risk assessment, electrode configuration, the impact of system grounding, electrical safety in workplaces, and short-circuit currents. Written by a leading authority with more than three decades' experience conducting power system analyses, this invaluable guide: Provides the latest methodologies for flash arc hazard analysis as well practical mitigation techniques, fully aligned with the updated IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations Explores an inclusive range of current technologies and strategies for arc flash mitigation Covers calculations of short-circuits, protective relaying, and varied electrical system configurations in industrial power systems Addresses differential relays, arc flash sensing relays, protective relaying coordination, current transformer operation and saturation, and more Includes review questions and references at the end of each chapter Part of the market-leading IEEE Series on Power Engineering, the second edition of Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and Mitigation remains essential reading for all electrical engineers and consulting engineers.

Hazard Mitigation in Emergency Management
Hazard Mitigation in Emergency Management

Author: Tanveer Islam

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2015-08-08

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 0128004355

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Hazard Mitigation in Emergency Management introduces readers to mitigation, one of the four foundational phases of emergency management, and to the hazard mitigation planning process. Authors Islam and Ryan review the hazard mitigation framework in both private sector and governmental agencies, covering the regulatory and legal frameworks for mitigation, as well as risk assessment processes and strategies, and tools and techniques that can prevent, or lessen, the impact of disasters. The book specifically addresses hazards posed by human activity, including cyber threats and nuclear accidents, as well as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. Readers will learn about the framework for the mitigation process, hazard identification, risk assessment, and the tools and techniques available for mitigation. Coverage includes both GIS and HAZUS, with tutorials on these technologies, as well as case studies of best practices in the United States and around the world. The text is ideal for students, instructors, and practitioners interested in reducing, or eliminating, the effects of disasters. Takes an all-hazards approach, covering terror attacks and accidents, as well as natural disasters Reviews the hazard mitigation framework in both private sector and governmental agencies, covering the regulatory and legal frameworks for mitigation Provides a step-by-step process for creating a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Addresses the needs of local, state, and federal emergency management agencies and of the private sector, including IT mitigation

The Owner's Role in Project Risk Management
The Owner's Role in Project Risk Management

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2005-02-25

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 0309181615

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Effective risk management is essential for the success of large projects built and operated by the Department of Energy (DOE), particularly for the one-of-a-kind projects that characterize much of its mission. To enhance DOE's risk management efforts, the department asked the NRC to prepare a summary of the most effective practices used by leading owner organizations. The study's primary objective was to provide DOE project managers with a basic understanding of both the project owner's risk management role and effective oversight of those risk management activities delegated to contractors.

Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act
Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2001-11-06

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 0309133025

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Recognizing the importance of wetland protection, the Bush administration in 1988 endorsed the goal of "no net loss" of wetlands. Specifically, it directed that filling of wetlands should be avoided, and minimized when it cannot be avoided. When filling is permitted, compensatory mitigation must be undertaken; that is, wetlands must be restored, created, enhanced, and, in exceptional cases, preserved, to replace the permitted loss of wetland area and function, such as water quality improvement within the watershed. After more than a dozen years, the national commitment to "no net loss" of wetlands has been evaluated. This new book explores the adequacy of science and technology for replacing wetland function and the effectiveness of the federal program of compensatory mitigation in accomplishing the nation's goal of clean water. It examines the regulatory framework for permitting wetland filling and requiring mitigation, compares the mitigation institutions that are in use, and addresses the problems that agencies face in ensuring sustainability of mitigated wetlands over the long term. Gleaning lessons from the mixed results of mitigation efforts to date, the book offers 10 practical guidelines for establishing and monitoring mitigated wetlands. It also recommends that federal, state, and local agencies undertake specific institutional reforms. This book will be important to anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the "no net loss" issue: policy makers, regulators, environmental scientists, educators, and wetland advocates.

Is-328
Is-328

Author: Fema

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781537682372

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The goal of this course is to provide plan approvers with the information and tools that they will need to review local hazard mitigation plans using the FEMA 2011 Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide. The course is important because it discusses the purpose and intent of a plan review; how to recognize elements of plans that meet plan requirements; how to use the new Plan Review Tool; and how to convey the results of the review using the Regulation Checklist and the Plan Assessment parts of the Plan Review Tool. Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: Explain the purpose and intent of a plan review Describe how to recognize elements of plans that meet plan requirements Describe how to use the Plan Review Tool Describe how to convey the results of the review using the Regulation Checklist and the Plan Assessment parts of the Plan Review Tool

Is-328
Is-328

Author: Fema

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 9781537680491

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The goal of this course is to provide plan approvers with the information and tools that they will need to review local hazard mitigation plans using the FEMA 2011 Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide. The course is important because it discusses the purpose and intent of a plan review; how to recognize elements of plans that meet plan requirements; how to use the new Plan Review Tool; and how to convey the results of the review using the Regulation Checklist and the Plan Assessment parts of the Plan Review Tool. Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: Explain the purpose and intent of a plan review Describe how to recognize elements of plans that meet plan requirements Describe how to use the Plan Review Tool Describe how to convey the results of the review using the Regulation Checklist and the Plan Assessment parts of the Plan Review Tool