How we work
Arc flash study data collection that fits around your production
US arc flash studies, PE-reviewed, quoted in 24 hours. A dated plan before anyone arrives on site.
- PE-reviewed
- Built on current NFPA 70E-2027
- IEEE 1584-2018
- Field engineers travel to every US state
- Written quote in 24 hours
Arc flash study data collection is the field survey that records every transformer, cable, breaker, fuse and relay setting the model needs. Our field engineers verify each item on site against your drawings, working around production and outage windows, because an incident energy result is only as accurate as the data behind it.
Why it matters
Bad data makes a wrong label
Incident energy depends on fault current and clearing time, and both come from field data. A wrong cable length or an old relay setting can move the result on a label by a full PPE category. Verified data is the cheapest insurance your study can buy.
Step by step, from quote to labels
Quote in 24 hours
Send site details and any drawings. You receive scope, fixed price and a dated timeline within 24 hours.
Pre-visit review
We read your drawings and records, then agree the field schedule with you.
Field data collection
Engineers verify nameplates, cables and device settings, energized where safe.
Model and analysis
Short circuit, coordination and incident energy to IEEE 1584-2018 at every bus in scope.
PE review
A US-licensed Professional Engineer reviews the model, inputs and results.
Report
Report delivered, labels installed, and crews briefed on what the new values mean.
Lock in field dates before the outage calendar fills
Share your outage windows and site details. We return a fixed price and a dated field plan within one business day.
Arc flash study checklist for your team
This arc flash study checklist covers what helps us before the visit. None of it is required to get a quote; every item you can send shortens field time and keeps your price down. Anything missing, our engineers collect on site, so a short list never blocks a project from starting.
| Item | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| One-line diagram | The map of your system; the starting point for the model |
| Last arc flash report | Shows what changed since and which data can be reused |
| Utility fault data | Available fault current and source impedance at the service |
| Protective device settings | Clearing times drive incident energy |
| Equipment list | Speeds up the field survey route |
| Outage calendar | Lets us plan any cover-off work into existing windows |
See exactly what you will receive
Request the sample report to see the one-line diagram, the incident energy table and a label in the format we deliver. It arrives by email within one business day.
Arc flash study before turnaround season
An arc flash study before turnaround gives you two wins at once: energized data collection runs in the weeks before the outage, and anything that needs a cover removed waits for the turnaround itself. Labels then go on while units are down, so the plant restarts with every value current and installed.
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Frequently asked questions
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What information is needed for an arc flash study?
The study needs utility fault data, transformer ratings and impedances, cable sizes and lengths, and every protective device with its settings. A one-line diagram ties it together. You send what you have; our field engineers verify it on site and collect whatever is missing, so gaps never stop the work.
How to complete an arc flash study?
Complete an arc flash study in six steps: gather records, verify field data, build the model, run short circuit and coordination checks, calculate incident energy to IEEE 1584-2018, and deliver a PE-reviewed report with labels. Skipping field verification is a frequent reason studies go wrong, so we never skip it.
How long does an arc flash study take?
It depends on the number of buses, the voltage levels and when we can access the gear. Your written quote carries a dated timeline for field work, report and labels, set around your outage windows. You know the delivery dates before you sign, and we keep you updated against every one of them.
Can an arc flash study be done during a plant turnaround?
Yes, and it is often the right timing. We collect energized data before the turnaround, verify cover-off items while units are down, and install labels before restart. Planning starts weeks ahead with your turnaround team, so our work fits the schedule instead of competing with it.
Do your engineers need to open energized equipment?
Only when there is no other way to read a nameplate or setting, and only with an energized work permit, the right PPE and your approval. Most data comes from outside enclosures or from records. Cover-off work is planned into outages wherever possible, which is safer for everyone involved.
Who from our site needs to be involved?
We need one coordinator who knows the electrical system, an escort with access to electrical rooms, and someone who can approve outage windows. We keep their time short: a kickoff call, the site visit, and a results briefing. Everything else runs through our team.
Get your arc flash study quoted
Tell us about your facility. An engineer replies within one business day with scope, timeline and price.
- IEEE 1584-2018 and NFPA 70E-2027, PE-reviewed
- Labels and training in the same scope
- Field engineers travel to any US state