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  • IEEE C37.20.1-2015 REDLINE

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    IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage (1000 Vac and below, 3200 Vdc and below) Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  13-07-2015

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Normal (usual) service conditions
    5 Ratings
    6 Tests
    7 Construction
    Annex A (informative) - Bibliography
    Annex B (informative) - Application Guide for LV
            switchgear
    Annex C (informative) - Guide for handling, storage,
            and installation

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This standard covers metal-enclosed low-voltage power circuit breaker switchgear assemblies containing, but not limited to, such devices as low-voltage power circuit breakers (fused or unfused), other interrupting devices, switches, control, instrumentation, and metering, and protective and regulating equipment.

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    Committee Switchgear
    Development Note Supersedes IEEE C37.20.1A & IEEE C37.20.1B. (07/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    IEEE 141 : 1993 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants
    IEEE C37.14-2015 REDLINE IEEE Standard for DC (3200 V and below) Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures
    CSA C22.2 No. 0.22 : 2011 : INC : UPD 1 : 2012 EVALUATION METHODS FOR ARC RESISTANCE RATINGS OF ENCLOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    IEEE C37.40-2003 IEEE Standard Service Conditions and Definitions for High-Voltage Fuses, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories
    NFPA 70B : 2016 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
    IEEE C37.23-2003 IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Bus
    IEEE DRAFT 1147 : D8 2005 GUIDE FOR THE REHABILITATION OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
    IEEE 1566-2015 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Performance of Adjustable-Speed AC Drives Rated 375 kW and Larger
    TM 5-811-1 : V19950228 ARMY TECHNICAL MANUAL - ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
    MIL-DTL-16036 Revision M:2013 SWITCHGEAR, POWER, LOW VOLTAGE, NAVAL SHIPBOARD
    IEEE C37.20.7-2007 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Testing Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Rated Up to 38 kV for Internal Arcing Faults
    IEEE DRAFT C37.14 : D4 FEB 98 DRAFT STANDARD FOR LOW-VOLTAGE DC POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS USED IN ENCLOSURES
    C22.2 NO. 31-18 Switchgear assemblies
    IEEE C37.81-1989 IEEE Guide for Seismic Qualification of Class 1E Metal-Enclosed Power Switchgear Assemblies
    IEEE DRAFT C37.108 : D6 98 DRAFT GUIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF NETWORK TRANSFORMERS
    IEEE 3004.5-2014 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Application of Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
    IEEE C37.13-2015 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures
    IEEE 45-7 : 2012 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ON SHIPBOARD - AC SWITCHBOARDS
    ANSI C37.51 : 1989 SWITCHGEAR - METAL-ENCLOSED LOW-VOLTAGE AC POWER - CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES - CONFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURES
    NEMA SG 3 : 1995 LOW-VOLTAGE POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS
    NEMA SG 5-1995 POWER SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES
    NEMA SG 7 : 1991 MANUFACTURERS LABELS FOR SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES
    CSA C22.2 No. 0.22 : 2011 EVALUATION METHODS FOR ARC RESISTANCE RATINGS OF ENCLOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    IEEE 3007.2 : 2010 This recommended practice covers the maintenance of industrial and commercial power systems.
    IEEE C37.59-2007 IEEE Standard Requirements for Conversion of Power Switchgear Equipment
    IEEE DRAFT C37.20.7 : 0 TESTING METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR RATED UP TO 38 KV FOR INTERNAL ARCING FAULTS
    CSA C22.2 No. 0.22 : 2011 : R2016 EVALUATION METHODS FOR ARC RESISTANCE RATINGS OF ENCLOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    API 14F : 2008 : R2013 DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2 LOCATIONS
    IEEE 1662-2008 IEEE Guide for the Design and Application of Power Electronics in Electrical Power Systems on Ships
    IEEE 3001.5-2013 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Application of Power Distribution Apparatus in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
    NASA SSTD 8070 0081 : 2001 FACILITY ELECTRICAL STANDARD
    IEEE C37.13.1-2006 IEEE Standard for Definite Purpose Switching Devices for Use in Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
    IEEE C37.121-2012 GUIDE FOR SWITCHGEAR - UNIT SUBSTATION - REQUIREMENTS
    API 14F:2008 DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2 LOCATIONS
    IEEE 242-2001 IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (IEEE Buff Book)
    IEEE C37.26-2014 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Methods of Power-Factor Measurement for Low-Voltage (1000 V AC or lower) Inductive Test Circuits
    IEEE 1147-2005 IEEE Guide for the Rehabilitation of Hydroelectric Power Plants
    IEEE 45.3-2015 IEEE Recommended Practice for Shipboard Electrical Installations -- Systems Engineering
    IEEE C37.82-1987 IEEE Standard for the Qualification of Switchgear Assemblies for Class 1E Applications in Nuclear Power Generating Stations
    IEEE 241 : 1990 ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
    IEEE 1683-2014 IEEE Guide for Motor Control Centers Rated up to and including 600 V AC or 1000 V DC with Recommendations Intended to Help Reduce Electrical Hazards
    IEEE C37.27-2008 REDLINE IEEE Application Guide for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Applied with Separately-Mounted Current-Limiting Fuses
    IEEE C37.17-2012 IEEE Standard for Trip Systems for Low-Voltage (1000 V and below) AC and General Purpose (1500 V and below) DC Power Circuit Breakers
    IEEE C37.24-2003 IEEE Guide for Evaluating the Effect of Solar Radiation on Outdoor Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
    IEEE 45.6-2016 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard--Electrical Testing
    IEEE C37.121-2012 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Switchgear - Unit Substation - Requirements
    IEEE 1826-2012 IEEE Standard for Power Electronics Open System Interfaces in Zonal Electrical Distribution Systems Rated Above 100 kW
    API 14FZ : 2013 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, ZONE 0, ZONE 1, AND ZONE 2 LOCATIONS
    API 14F REDLINE : 2008 DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2 LOCATIONS
    ASHRAE 90.4 : 2016 ENERGY STANDARD FOR DATA CENTERS
    IEEE C37.21-2005 IEEE Standard for Control Switchboards
    IEEE 1662-2016 REDLINE IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design and Application of Power Electronics in Electrical Power Systems
    IEEE 3004.11-2019 IEEE Recommended Practice for Bus and Switchgear Protection in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
    IEEE C37.24-2017 IEEE Guide for Evaluating the Effect of Solar Radiation on Outdoor Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
    IEEE C37.13.1-2016 IEEE Standard for Definite-Purpose Switching Devices for Use in Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage (600 V AC and Below) Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
    IEEE 693-2018 REDLINE IEEE Recommended Practice for Seismic Design of Substations
    IEEE C37.82-2017 IEEE Standard for the Qualification of Switchgear Assemblies for Class 1E Applications in Nuclear Power Generating Stations
    IEEE C37.81-2017 IEEE Guide for Seismic Qualification of Class 1E Metal-Enclosed Power Switchgear Assemblies
    IEEE C37.121-2020 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Switchgear--Unit Substation--Requirements
    IEEE C37.27-2015 IEEE Guide for Low-Voltage AC (635 V and below) Power Circuit Breakers Applied with Separately-Mounted Current-Limiting Fuses
    IEEE C37.20.7-2017 IEEE Guide for Testing Switchgear Rated Up to 52 kV for Internal Arcing Faults

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    IEEE C37.14-2015 REDLINE IEEE Standard for DC (3200 V and below) Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures
    IEEE 241 : 1990 ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
    IEEE C37.26-2014 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Methods of Power-Factor Measurement for Low-Voltage (1000 V AC or lower) Inductive Test Circuits
    IEEE C37.100.1-2007 IEEE Standard of Common Requirements for High Voltage Power Switchgear Rated Above 1000 V
    ANSI C37.51 : 1989 SWITCHGEAR - METAL-ENCLOSED LOW-VOLTAGE AC POWER - CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES - CONFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURES
    ASTM G 21 : 2015 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi
    NEMA WC 70 : 2009 POWER CABLES RATED 2000 VOLTS OR LESS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    ANSI C37.50 : 1989 SWITCHGEAR - LOW VOLTAGE AC POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS USED IN ENCLOSURES - TEST PROCEDURES
    IEEE 120-1989 IEEE Master Test Guide for Electrical Measurements in Power Circuits
    IEEE C37.81-1989 IEEE Guide for Seismic Qualification of Class 1E Metal-Enclosed Power Switchgear Assemblies
    IEEE 316-1971 IEEE Standard Requirements for Direct Current Instrument Shunts
    IEEE 4-2013 IEEE Standard for High-Voltage Testing Techniques
    IEEE 242-2001 IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (IEEE Buff Book)
    IEEE C37.13-2015 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures
    IEEE C2-2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE (NESC)(R)
    NFPA 70E : 2018 ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
    IEEE 142 : 2007 GROUNDING OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS
    NFPA 70 : 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
    IEEE C37.09-1999 IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
    IEC 62271-1:2017 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 1: Common specifications for alternating current switchgear and controlgear
    IEEE C37.24-2003 IEEE Guide for Evaluating the Effect of Solar Radiation on Outdoor Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
    IEEE C37.16-2009 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Preferred Ratings,Related Requirements, and Application Recommendations for Low-Voltage AC (635 V and below)and DC (3200 V and below) Power Circuit Breakers
    UL 1332:5ED 2016-02 Standard for Organic Coatings for Steel Enclosures for Outdoor Use Electrical Equipment
    NEMA CC1 : 2009(R2015) ELECTRIC POWER CONNECTORS FOR SUBSTATIONS
    CFR 29(PT1926) : 0 LABOR - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
    IEEE 693-2005 IEEE Recommended Practice for Seismic Design of Substations
    IEEE 141 : 1993 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants
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