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  • IEEE 1247 : 2005

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    INTERRUPTER SWITCHES FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT, RATED ABOVE 1000 V

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2006

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1 Overview
      1.1 Scope
      1.2 Purpose
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Service conditions
      4.1 Usual service conditions
      4.2 Unusual service conditions
    5 Description of ratings and capabilities
      5.1 Rated power frequency
      5.2 Rated voltage
      5.3 Rated withstand voltages
      5.4 Rated currents
      5.5 Rated ice breaking ability
      5.6 Rated control voltage
      5.7 Rated mechanical operations
      5.8 Rated mechanical terminal load
      5.9 Visible corona-free voltage
      5.10 Radio-influence voltage limit
      5.11 Partial discharge limits
    6 Preferred ratings
      6.1 Preferred ratings - Outdoor switches
      6.2 Preferred ratings - Indoor switches
      6.3 Preferred ratings - Enclosed switches
      6.4 Other preferred ratings
    7 Construction requirements
      7.1 Nameplates
      7.2 Contact position indicator
      7.3 Accessories
      7.4 Instructions
      7.5 Terminal pads
    8 Test code
      8.1 Withstand voltage tests
      8.2 Continuous current tests
      8.3 Switching tests
      8.4 Short-time withstand current tests
      8.5 Fault-making current test
      8.6 Condition of the switch after each test of 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5
      8.7 Ice loading test
      8.8 Mechanical operation tests
      8.9 Corona tests
      8.10 Radio-influence tests
      8.11 Partial discharge test
      8.12 Production tests
    Annex A (informative) Altitude correction factors
    Annex B (informative) Load-switching TRV
    Annex C (informative) Restrike-free performance
    Annex D (informative) Capacitive current switching
    Annex E (informative) Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Pertains to switching devices, interrupters, and interrupter switches for alternating current, rated above 1000 V and used indoors, outdoors, or in enclosures for which a switching rating is to be assigned.

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    Development Note Supersedes IEEE DRAFT 1247. (06/2006)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    IEEE DRAFT 1036 : D13A 2006 APPLICATION OF SHUNT POWER CAPACITORS
    IEEE C37.100.2-2018 IEEE Standard for Common Requirements for Testing of AC Capacitive Current Switching Devices over 1000 V
    IEEE C37.66 : 2005 REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPACITOR SWITCHES FOR AC SYSTEMS (1 KV TO 38 KV)
    IEEE C37.100.1-2007 IEEE Standard of Common Requirements for High Voltage Power Switchgear Rated Above 1000 V
    IEEE C37.016-2006 IEEE Standard for AC High Voltage Circuit Switchers rated 15.5kV through 245kV
    IEEE C37.74-2014 REDLINE IEEE Standard Requirements for Subsurface, Vault, and Padmounted Load-Interrupter Switchgear and Fused Load-Interrupter Switchgear for Alternating Current Systems up to 38 kV
    IEEE 1036-2010 IEEE Guide for the Application of Shunt Power Capacitors
    IEEE C37.32-2002 American National Standard for High Voltage Switches, Bus Supports, and Accessories Schedules of Preferred Ratings, Construction Guidelines, and Specifications
    IEEE C37.63-2013 REDLINE IEEE Standard Requirements for Overhead, Pad-Mounted, Dry-Vault, and Submersible Automatic Line Sectionalizers for Alternating Current Systems Up to 38 kV
    IEEE C37.20.4-2013 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Indoor AC Switches (1 kV to 38 kV) for Use in Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
    IEEE C37.41-2008 REDLINE IEEE Standard Design Tests for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses, Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Fuse Links and Accessories Used with These Devices

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    IEEE C37.32-2002 American National Standard for High Voltage Switches, Bus Supports, and Accessories Schedules of Preferred Ratings, Construction Guidelines, and Specifications
    ANSI C37.57 : 1990 SWITCHGEAR - METAL-ENCLOSED INTERRUPTER SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES - CONFORMANCE TESTING
    NEMA SG 6:2000 POWER SWITCHING EQUIPMENT
    IEEE 386-2016 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Separable Insulated Connector Systems for Power Distribution Systems Rated 2.5 kV through 35 kV
    NEMA 107:2016 Methods of Measurement of Radio Influence Voltage (RIV) of High Voltage Apparatus
    IEEE C37.74-2014 REDLINE IEEE Standard Requirements for Subsurface, Vault, and Padmounted Load-Interrupter Switchgear and Fused Load-Interrupter Switchgear for Alternating Current Systems up to 38 kV
    IEEE C37.20.2-2015 IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear
    IEC 60265-2:1988 High-voltage switches. Part 2: High-voltage switches for rated voltages of 52 kV and above
    ANSI C29.1 : 1988 TEST METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL POWER INSULATORS
    ANSI C37.58 : 1990 INDOOR AC MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SWITCHES FOR USE IN METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR - CONFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURES
    IEEE C37.66 : 2005 REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPACITOR SWITCHES FOR AC SYSTEMS (1 KV TO 38 KV)
    IEEE 4-2013 IEEE Standard for High-Voltage Testing Techniques
    IEEE C37.20.3-2013 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear (1 kV-38 kV)
    IEEE C37.20.4-2013 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Indoor AC Switches (1 kV to 38 kV) for Use in Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
    IEEE C37.010-1999 IEEE Application Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
    IEEE C2-2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE (NESC)(R)
    IEEE C37.34-1994 IEEE Standard Test Code for High-Voltage Air Switches
    IEEE C63.2-2009 American National Standard for Electromagnetic Noise and Field Strength Instrumentation, 10 Hz to 40 GHz Specifications
    IEEE C37.09-1999 IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
    IEEE C37.41-2008 REDLINE IEEE Standard Design Tests for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses, Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Fuse Links and Accessories Used with These Devices
    IEEE C37.30-1997 IEEE Standard Requirements for High Voltage Switches
    ANSI C37.22:1997 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PREFERRED RATINGS AND RELATED REQUIRED CAPABLITIES FOR INDOOR AC MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHES USED IN METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR
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