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  • BS 6581:1985

    Withdrawn A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

    SPECIFICATION FOR COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR STANDARDS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  15-12-1995

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1985

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Describes a.c. switchgear and controlgear, designed for indoor and outdoor installation and operation at service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz on systems having voltages above 1000 V, and all high-voltage switchgear and controlgear except as otherwise specified in the relevant IEC standards for the particular types. Includes sections on normal and special service conditions, definitions, rating, design and construction, type tests, routine tests, guide to the selection of switching devices for service, information to be given with enquiries, tenders and orders and rules for transport, storage, erection and maintenance.

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    Committee PEL/92
    Development Note IMPLEMENTS CENELEC HD 448. S2
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 6904:1987 GUIDE FOR CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR GAS-INSULATED METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR FOR RATED VOLTAGES OF 72.5 KV AND ABOVE
    BS 7354:1990 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DESIGN OF HIGH-VOLTAGE OPEN-TERMINAL STATIONS
    BS 3970-1:1990 STERILIZING AND DISINFECTING EQUIPMENT FOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS - SPECIFICATION FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    BS 159:1992 (published 1992-02) Specification for high-voltage busbars and busbar connections

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    BS 5622-1:1979 (published 1979-01) Guide for insulation co-ordination Terms, definitions, principles and rules
    IEC 60050-441:1984 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 441: Switchgear, controlgear and fuses
    BS 923-1:1980 GUIDE ON HIGH-VOLTAGE TESTING TECHNIQUES - GENERAL
    BS 5622-2:1979 (published 1979-01) Guide for insulation co-ordination Application guide
    IEC 60376:2005 Specification of technical grade sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) for use in electrical equipment
    BS 923-2(1980) : 1980 GUIDE ON HIGH-VOLTAGE TESTING TECHNIQUES - TEST PROCEDURES
    BS 923-3(1980) : 1980 GUIDE ON HIGH-VOLTAGE TESTING TECHNIQUES - MEASURING DEVICES
    IEC 60059:1999+AMD1:2009 CSV IEC standard current ratings
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