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Arc-flash studies on brownfield MV substations: scope traps and how to avoid them

February 2026 · 2 min read

Arc-flash studies on brownfield MV substations: scope traps and how to avoid them
Ruben Heijmans

Ruben Heijmans

Protection & HV Studies Lead, APARA

Why brownfield is different

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Common scope traps

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A defensible study scope

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Standards referenced

IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E, NEN 3140.

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