What You Need to Know About Arc FlashesUnderstanding and mitigating the dangers of data center electrical expl

What You Need to Know About Arc FlashesUnderstanding and mitigating the dangers of data center electrical explosions

Arc flashes—the fiery explosions that can result from short circuits in high-power electrical devices—kill hundreds of workers in the U.S. every year and permanently injure thousands more. They can also wreak financial havoc in the form of fines, lawsuits and damage to expensive equipment. Yet, many data center operators are perilously unfamiliar with both the causes of arc flash events and the serious dangers they pose.