Associate Director of Engineering Commonwealth Associates JACKSON, Michigan, United States
Arc flash is an industry concern for most everyone. But, with the recent increase in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects across the US, how do BESS owners deal with arc flash issues? BESS using the current prevalent Li-Ion technology, can result in extremely high short-circuit currents on the DC side of the inverter. This is particularly true when using large DC battery density to achieve long maximum output discharge scenarios. Commonwealth will detail real situations, diving into engineering analysis on how to better address arc flash concerns while providing better protection for site workers.
