Cascade Thermal Imaging, Inc. has been providing the finest Infrared Inspection Services & Reports in the Northwest since 2005 and Thermotest, Inc. has been providing IR services and Arc Flash Hazard Assessment for 31 years.

What is Arc Flash?

– Arc Flash occurs when and electric arc passes through: air such as metal dust – Phase to ground and or phase to phase contact is made.

What happens? – What Energy is released when an Arc occurs and creates a Flash Hazard?

1. Heat – Temperatures can approach several thousands to tens of thousands of degrees F.

2. Light – Ultraviolet Light and most face shields don’t protect

3. Sound – An explosion, can generate up to 160db

4. Pressure – Referred to as Arc Blast – expansion of air and metal. Pressures can range between 100’s of lbs per square foot to 1000’s of lbs per square foot.
   

Don't Let This Happen To You!

To the left; is 1,200A breaker and an MDP that was taken out during an Arc Flash, causing significant expense and down time!

More Arc Flash Analysis Information
Global Asset Protection Guidelines

The procedures undertaken for conducting a comprehensive Arc Flash Hazard Assessment:

* Removal of and replacement of all covers by Thermotest/CTI or Customer Staff
* Field gathering of data
* Documentation of conductor sizes – Main & length of run
* Documentation on settings of breakers
* Digital images of each panel
* Arc Flash Analysis
* Single Line Diagram of elec. System
* Short Circuit Study
* Labeling of Equipment

With inspections provided from Cascade Thermal Imaging through the partnership with Thermotest, Inc., you can ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and the safety of your employees and your facilities.

For more information about our Infrared Inspection and Arc Flash Hazard Assessment Services, please visit Thermotest's Website and view the Arc Flash Page, or Call Cascade Thermal Imaging, Inc. Today 425-736-4688 For a FREE On Site Estimate