On May 10th, IEEE (PI)² Austin sponsored a One-Day Workshop “2023 NESC Changes, Plus Arc Flash Calculation for Small Services”

The Workshop instructor was Dave Hernandez, PE, CEM, GBE, CESCP, who is Founder & CEO of DCH Global, Blue Ash, Ohio

The session consisted of a review of the changes in the 2023 version of the National Electrical Safety Code Handbook (NESC, IEEE STD C2-2023).   The IEEE Handbook contains the full NESC plus the and includes the commentary in one text., which is new. Each attendee received a copy of the handbook.
The last section covered arc flash specifically, including two effective methods to calculate arc flash for small electrical services, especially single-phase 100-amp services, and the strengths of each method.

Attendees received Professional Development Certificates, and a lucky attendee won the door prize!

Mr. Dave Hernandez, PE, CEM, GBE, CESCP, pictured above left in the foreground, is among the nation’s top experts in the Power & Energy sector.   He is distinguished as a licensed Professional Engineer in 52 U.S. jurisdictions. He has held responsible charge of over 25,000 electrical projects throughout his 17-year career and is frequently retained nationally by design firms and construction companies. 
Mr. Hernandez is an IEEE Senior Member in Cincinnati, Ohio where he serves as the Vice Chair of the Cincinnati Section and Chair of the Joint Chapter for IAS/PES/ PELS. He is also a senior member of AEE, a Certified Energy Manager, a Certified Green Building Engineer, a voting member of NFPA, and a Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional. Mr. Hernandez is an NCEES record holder designated International Registry Professional Engineer and Model Law Engineer. He is an Appointed Qualified Inspector for the Texas Department of Insurance and a former member of the NEMA MG1 committee where he helped develop electrical legislation across North America. 
Mr. Hernandez holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Electrical Engineering specialized in Power Systems, and holds a Professional Certification in Mechanical Engineering. He has conducted over two dozen workshops and has been published nine times through various industry outlets.