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    IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear

    Available format(s):  PDF

    Superseded date:  13-01-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  22-09-2015

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1 Overview
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Service conditions
    5 Ratings
    6 Tests
    7 Construction
    8 Application guide for MC switchgear
    9 Guide for handling, storage, and installation
    Annex A (informative) - Bibliography
    Annex B (normative) - Guide for enclosure categories
            and related requirements
    Annex C (informative) - Partial discharge testing
    Annex D (normative) - Voltage dividers

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    This standard covers metal-clad switchgear containing, but not limited to, such devices as power circuit breakers, other interrupting devices, switches, control, instrumentation and metering, and protective and regulating equipment.

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    Committee Switchgear
    Development Note Supersedes IEEE DRAFT C37.20.2 (04/2001)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    IEEE C37.59-2007 IEEE Standard Requirements for Conversion of Power Switchgear Equipment
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    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 242-2001 IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (IEEE Buff Book)
    IEEE 3001.5-2013 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Application of Power Distribution Apparatus in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
    BS ISO/IEC/IEEE 80005-1:2012 Utility connections in port High Voltage Shore Connection (HVSC) Systems. General requirements
    C22.2 NO. 31-18 Switchgear assemblies
    IEEE C37.10-2011 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Investigation, Analysis, and Reporting of Power Circuit Breaker Failures
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    IEEE DRAFT 693 : D9 2004 SEISMIC DESIGN OF SUBSTATIONS
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    IEEE 1147-2005 IEEE Guide for the Rehabilitation of Hydroelectric Power Plants
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    IEEE C37.82-1987 IEEE Standard for the Qualification of Switchgear Assemblies for Class 1E Applications in Nuclear Power Generating Stations
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