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Shock & Awe: How Arc Flashes Create Deadly Fireballs

This 30-second clip shows just how dangerous the electrical discharge from high voltage equipment can be.

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[[What is an arc flash?]]

[The phenomenon of arc flash presents an ever-present danger]

[in just about all electrical distribution equipment.]

[Arc flash and the associated arc blast are caused by an electrical short that may occur ]

[while an operator is maintaining or inspecting equipment in a facility's electrical room.]

[[Arc flash can cause serious injuries or fatalities.]]

[[explosive noise]]

[The heat generated from a switchgear arc flash can exceed 35,000 degrees]

[and it can result in serious injuries or fatalities.]

[Here, you can see the impact of a 12-cycle arc flash event.]

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