Case Study: RWE Power achieves higher security with Eaton’s Arcon arc fault protection system

Protecting people and property with Eaton’s Arcon system

The customer, RWE Power, a utility company, faced a significant challenge with arc flash incidents in its electrical switchgear. These dangerous events posed a serious risk to both personnel safety and the security of its power supply. To address this, RWE turned to vendor Eaton for a solution involving its Arcon arc fault protection system.

Eaton implemented its Arcon system, which rapidly detects arc flashes using light and current sensors and then extinguishes them in less than two milliseconds. This solution minimized the risk of injury and prevented extensive damage to equipment, allowing for quicker and less expensive recovery. The result for RWE was a higher level of security and operational safety, ensuring a more continuous and reliable power supply for its customers.

RWE Power

Wolfgang Kochs

RWE Power