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    IEEE Standard for AC High Voltage Circuit Switchers rated 15.5kV through 245kV

    Available format(s):  PDF

    Superseded date:  11-10-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  06-06-2007

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1 Overview
      1.1 Scope
      1.2 Normative references
    2 Usual and unusual service conditions
      2.1 Usual service conditions
      2.2 Unusual service conditions
    3 Definitions
      3.1 General definitions
      3.2 Definitions relating to gas and vacuum tightness
    4 Rating
      4.1 Rated maximum voltage (U[r])
      4.2 Rated insulation level
      4.3 Rated power frequency (f[r])
      4.4 Rated continuous current (I[r])
      4.5 Rated short-time withstand current (I[k])
      4.6 Rated peak withstand current (I[p])
      4.7 Rated short-time withstand current duration (t[k])
      4.8 Rated control voltage of operating devices and of auxiliary
           and control circuits (U[a])
      4.9 Rated control frequency of operating devices and auxiliary
           circuits
      4.10 Rated pressures of compressed gas supply for insulation,
           operation, and/or interruption
      4.11 Rated primary-bus fault breaking current (I[SF])
      4.12 TRV related to the rated primary-bus fault breaking current
      4.13 Rated transformer-limited fault breaking current (I[tf])
      4.14 Rated TRV related to the transformer-limited fault
           breaking current
      4.15 Rated short-circuit making current (I[m])
      4.16 Rated operating sequence
      4.17 Rated load switching current
      4.18 Rated capacitive switching currents
      4.19 Rated time quantities
      4.20 Mechanical operations endurance
      4.21 Rated static terminal load
      4.22 Rated ice-breaking ability
    5 Design and construction
      5.1 Requirements for gases in circuit switchers
      5.2 Grounding of circuit switchers
      5.3 Auxiliary equipment
      5.4 Dependent power closing
      5.5 Stored energy closing
      5.6 Low- and high-pressure interlocking devices
      5.7 Nameplates
      5.8 Interlocking devices
      5.9 Position indication
      5.10 Creepage distances
      5.11 Gas and vacuum tightness
      5.12 Pressurized components
      5.13 Disconnect operation
    6 Design tests
      6.1 General
      6.2 Dielectric tests
      6.3 Radio interference voltage tests
      6.4 Measurement of resistance of main circuit
      6.5 Temperature-rise tests
      6.6 Short-time withstand current and peak withstand current tests
      6.7 Outdoor enclosure performance
      6.8 Gas, vacuum and liquid tightness tests
      6.9 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests
      6.10 Mechanical and environmental tests
      6.11 Test to prove operation under severe ice conditions
      6.12 Static terminal load test
      6.13 Miscellaneous provisions for making, breaking, and
           switching tests
      6.14 Test circuits for short-circuit making and breaking tests
      6.15 Short-circuit test quantities
      6.16 Short-circuit test procedure
      6.17 Basic short-circuit test duties
      6.18 Single-phase tests
      6.19 Capacitive current-switching tests
      6.20 Pressurized components containing insulating gases with
           absolute pressures greater than 208 kPa
    7 Routine tests
      7.1 Dielectric test on auxiliary and control circuits
      7.2 Measurement of resistance of main circuit
      7.3 Tightness test
      7.4 Design and visual checks
      7.5 Mechanical operating tests
      7.6 Porcelain and nonceramic components with absolute
           pressures greater than 208 kPa
    Annex A (informative) Bibliography

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    Pertains to ac circuit switchers designed for outdoor installation and for rated power frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz and rated maximum voltages of 15.5 kV through 245 kV.

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    Committee Switchgear
    Development Note Supersedes IEEE DRAFT C37.016. (10/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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

    17/30368300 DC : 0 BS EN 62271-107 ED.3.0 - HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 107: ALTERNATING CURRENT FUSED CIRCUIT-SWITCHERS FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV UP TO AND INCLUDING 52 KV
    IEEE 1268-2005 IEEE Guide for Safety in the Installation of Mobile Substation Equipment
    IEEE C37.100.2-2018 IEEE Standard for Common Requirements for Testing of AC Capacitive Current Switching Devices over 1000 V
    BS EN 62271-107:2012 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Alternating current fused circuit-switchers for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV
    09/30213777 DC : 0 BS EN 62271-107 - HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 107: ALTERNATING CURRENT FUSED CIRCUIT-SWITCHERS FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV UP TO AND INCLUDING 52 KV
    IEEE C37.06-2009 IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis--Preferred Ratings and Related Required Capabilities for Voltages Above 1000 V
    IEEE C37.06.1-2017 IEEE Recommended Practice for Preferred Ratings for High-Voltage(>1000 volts) AC Circuit Breakers Designated Definite Purpose for Fast Transient Recovery Voltage Rise Times
    CEI EN 62271-107 : 2013 HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 107: ALTERNATING CURRENT FUSED CIRCUIT-SWITCHERS FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV UP TO AND INCLUDING 52 KV
    UNE-EN 62271-107:2012 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 107: Alternating current fused circuit-switchers for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV
    I.S. EN 62271-107:2012 HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 107: ALTERNATING CURRENT FUSED CIRCUIT-SWITCHERS FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV UP TO AND INCLUDING 52 KV (IEC 62271-107:2012 (EQV))
    IEEE C37.10-2011 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Investigation, Analysis, and Reporting of Power Circuit Breaker Failures
    IEC 62271-107:2012 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 107: Alternating current fused circuit-switchers for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV
    EN 62271-107:2012 HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 107: ALTERNATING CURRENT FUSED CIRCUIT-SWITCHERS FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV UP TO AND INCLUDING 52 KV (IEC 62271-107:2012)

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    IEC 60480:2004 Guidelines for the checking and treatment of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) taken from electrical equipment and specification for its re-use
    IEEE C37.083-1999 IEEE Guide for Synthetic Capacitive Current Switching Tests of AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
    ASME PV CODE 8 DIV 2 : 2017 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE - RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE VESSELS DIVISION 2- ALTERNATIVE RULES
    IEEE C37.90.1-2002 IEEE Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus
    IEC 62271-100:2008+AMD1:2012+AMD2:2017 CSV High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 100: Alternating-current circuit-breakers
    IEEE C37.081-1981 IEEE Guide for Synthetic Fault Testing of AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
    IEEE C37.011-2005 IEEE Application Guide for Transient Recovery Voltage for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
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    IEEE 4-1995 IEEE Standard Techniques for High-Voltage Testing
    IEC 60050-441:1984 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 441: Switchgear, controlgear and fuses
    ASME PV CODE 8 DIV 1 : 2017 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE - RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE VESSELS DIVISION 1
    NEMA 250 : 2014 ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (1000 VOLTS MAXIMUM)
    IEC 60427:2000 Synthetic testing of high-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers
    ASME PV CODE 8 DIV 3 : 2017 BPVC Section VIII-BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE - RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE VESSELS - ALTERNATIVE RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH PRESSURE VESSELS
    IEC 60376:2005 Specification of technical grade sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) for use in electrical equipment
    IEC 60694:1996+AMD1:2000+AMD2:2001 CSV Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear standards
    IEEE 4-2013 IEEE Standard for High-Voltage Testing Techniques
    IEEE C37.60-2003 IEEE Standard Requirements for Overhead, Pad Mounted, Dry Vault, and Submersible Automatic Circuit Reclosers and Fault Interrupters for alternating current systems up to 38 kV
    IEEE 1247 : 2005 INTERRUPTER SWITCHES FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT, RATED ABOVE 1000 V
    IEEE C37.011-2011 REDLINE IEEE Guide for the Application of Transient Recovery Voltage for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
    ASTM D 2472 : 2015 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Sulfur Hexafluoride
    IEEE C37.06-2009 AC HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS RATED ON A SYMMETRICAL CURRENT BASIS - PREFERRED RATINGS AND RELATED REQUIRED CAPABILITIES
    IEEE C37.09-1999 IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
    IEEE C37.90.1-2012 IEEE Standard for Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus
    NEMA CC1 : 2009(R2015) ELECTRIC POWER CONNECTORS FOR SUBSTATIONS
    IEC 60060-1:2010 High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
    IEEE C37.04-1999 IEEE Standard Rating Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
    IEEE 693-2005 IEEE Recommended Practice for Seismic Design of Substations
    IEEE C37.100-1992 IEEE Standard Definitions for Power Switchgear
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