Andrew Garcia of G&W Electric

The presentation will explain how current limiting devices can help mitigate arc flash on electrical systems. We will review the challenges organizations can have mitigating arc flash on the modern grid and the reasons these challenges are emerging. Both traditional current limiting devices and modern current limiting devices will be reviewed. The presentation will give practical advice on how to implement these devices to mitigate arc flash along with picking the ideal device for a given scenario. Real world examples of arc flash mitigation using current limiting devices will be discussed. Audience participation is encouraged both during and after the presentation.

Biography:

Andrew Garcia started at G&W Electric in 2022 as the CLiP® Current Limiting Protection System Analyst. He has years of experience in mitigating arc flash and short circuit risks. One of his responsibilities is to assist customers in implementing CLiP in their electrical systems. Using CLiP, he has assisted many organizations in rectifying arc flash and short circuit issues so that their projects remain safe and on schedule. His knowledge of power systems and technical facets of the CLiP allow him to provide invaluable after-market support. Andrew graduated for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. in electrical engineering. Andrew is a participant in CIGRE and has given presentations at events such as Enlit Asia.

Email:

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