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  • BS EN 60265-2:1994

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    Specification for high-voltage switches Specification for high-voltage switches. High-voltage switches for rated voltages of 52 kV and above

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-09-2009

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-10-1991

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Specification
    1. Scope
    2. Normal and special service conditions
    3. Definitions
    4. Rating
    5. Design and construction
    6. Type tests
    7. Routine tests
    8. Guide to the selection of high-voltage switches for
         service
    9. Information to be given with enquiries, tenders and
         orders
    Annex
    ZA. (normative) Other international publications quoted in
         this standard with the references of the relevant
         European publications
    Tables
    I. Rated line and cable charging breaking currents
         for a general purpose switch
    II. Nameplate information
    III. Supply circuit TRV parameters for mainly active
         load current breaking tests
    IVA. TRV parameters for transmission line closed loop
         current breaking tests
    IVB. TRV parameters for parallel transformer current
         breaking tests
    V. TRV parameters for shunt reactor current breaking
         tests
    VI. Test-duties for three phase tests on three-pole
         switches
    VIIA.Test duties for single phase tests on three-pole
         switches with 0.5 cycle or less non-simultaneity
    VIIB.Test-duties for single phase tests on three-pole
         switches with more than 0.5 cycle non-simultaneity
         and switches operated pole after pole
    VIII.Recovery voltage requirements for single-phase
         capacitative current breaking tests
    IX. Suggested maximum permissible switching overvoltages
         when switching capacitive and inductive currents

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    Applies to three-phase alternating-current switches, with making and breaking current ratings, for indoor and outdoor installations, for rated voltages 52 kV and above - also for rated frequencies not exceeding 60 Hz.

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    Committee PEL/17
    Development Note Renumbers and supersedes BS 5463-2(1991) Supersedes BS 5463(1977) & 86/21477 DC. Together with BS 5463-1(1991), it supersedes BS 5463(1977). 1994 version incorporates amendment 8051 to BS 5463-2(1991). (09/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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