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  • IEEE C37.20.7 : 2007

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    TESTING SWITCHGEAR RATED UP TO 52 KV FOR INTERNAL ARCING FAULTS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  27-05-2021

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    Published date:  01-01-2007

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1. Overview
    2. Background
    3. Normative references
    4. Definitions
    5. Ratings
    6. Tests
    7. Assessment
    8. Application considerations
    Annex A (informative) - Bibliography
    Annex B (informative) - Application guide
    Annex C (normative) - Supplemental ratings
    Annex D (normative) - Metal-enclosed low-voltage power
            circuit breaker switchgear (IEEE Std C37.20.1)
    Annex E (normative) - Metal-clad switchgear (IEEE Std C37.20.2)
    Annex F (normative) - Metal-enclosed interrupter switchgear
            (IEEE Std C37.20.3)
    Annex G (normative) - Outdoor equipment
    Annex H (normative) - Motor control centers (UL 845)
    Annex I (normative) - Medium-voltage ac controllers (UL 347)
    Annex J (normative) - Switchboards (UL 891)
    Annex K (normative) - Metal-enclosed bus (IEEE Std C37.23)
    Annex L (normative) - Metal enclosed switchgear incorporating
            gas-insulating systems (IEEE PC37.20.9)

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    Defines methods by which equipment may be tested for resistance to the effects of arcing due to an internal fault.

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    Development Note Supersedes IEEE DRAFT C37.20.7. (02/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note NEW CHILD COR 1 IS NOW ADDED
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    07/30173659 DC : 0 BS EN 62271-200 - HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 200: AC METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV AND UP TO AND INCLUDING 52 KV
    BS EN 62271-200:2012 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear AC metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
    IEEE 3001.11 : 2017 APPLICATION OF CONTROLLERS AND AUTOMATION TO INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS
    IEEE 1584 : 2002 GUIDE FOR PERFORMING ARC-FLASH HAZARD CALCULATIONS
    NFPA 850 : 2015 FIRE PROTECTION FOR ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANTS AND HIGH VOLTAGE DIRECT CURRENT CONVERTER STATIONS
    EN 62271-201:2014 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 201: AC solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
    MIL-DTL-32483 Base Document:2013 SWITCHGEAR, POWER, HARD-MOUNTED, MEDIUM VOLTAGE, NAVAL SHIPBOARD
    CSA C22.2 No. 0.22 : 2011 : INC : UPD 1 : 2012 EVALUATION METHODS FOR ARC RESISTANCE RATINGS OF ENCLOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    UFC 3-560-01 : Change 1 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: ELECTRICAL SAFETY
    CEI EN 62271-201 : 2015 HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 201: AC SOLID-INSULATION ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV AND UP TO AND INCLUDING 52 KV
    IEC 62271-111:2012 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 111: Automatic circuit reclosers and fault interrupters for alternating current systems up to 38 kV
    IEEE 45-7 : 2012 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ON SHIPBOARD - AC SWITCHBOARDS
    UNE-EN 62271-200:2012 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 200: AC metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
    I.S. EN ISO 14224:2016 PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - COLLECTION AND EXCHANGE OF RELIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE DATA FOR EQUIPMENT (ISO 14224:2016)
    Z462-18 Workplace electrical safety
    12/30253935 DC : DRAFT JUNE 2012 BS EN 62271-201 - HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - AC SOLID-INSULATED ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV AND UP TO AND INCLUDING 52 KV
    IEEE/IEC C37.60-2012 HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 111: AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT RECLOSERS AND FAULT INTERRUPTERS FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT SYSTEMS UP TO 38 KV
    BIS IS/IEC 62271-200 : 2003 HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 200: A.C. METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV AND UPTO AND INCLUDING 52 KV
    IEEE C37.59 : 2007 REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVERSION OF POWER SWITCHGEAR EQUIPMENT
    I.S. EN 62271-200:2012 HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 200: A.C. METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV AND UP TO AND INCLUDING 52 KV (IEC 62271-200:2011 (EQV))
    CSA C22.2 No. 0.22 : 2011 : R2016 EVALUATION METHODS FOR ARC RESISTANCE RATINGS OF ENCLOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    EN 62271-200:2012/AC:2015 HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 200: AC METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV AND UP TO AND INCLUDING 52 KV (IEC 62271-200:2011)
    IEEE 1662-2008 DESIGN AND APPLICATION OF POWER ELECTRONICS IN ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS
    IEEE 3001.5 : 2013 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR THE APPLICATION OF POWER DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS IN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS
    ISO 14224:2016 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries Collection and exchange of reliability and maintenance data for equipment
    IEEE 3001.2:2017 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR EVALUATING THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS
    CSA CE CODE SAFETY PACKAGE : 2012 CE CODE SAFETY PACKAGE
    CSA C22.2 No. 0.22 : 2011 EVALUATION METHODS FOR ARC RESISTANCE RATINGS OF ENCLOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    CSA C22.2 No. 254 : 2005(R2015) MOTOR CONTROL CENTRES
    IEEE C37.74 : 2014 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBSURFACE, VAULT AND PAD-MOUNTED LOAD-INTERRUPTER SWITCHGEAR AND FUSED LOAD-INTERRUPTER SWITCHGEAR FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT SYSTEMS UP TO 38 KV
    IEEE C37.10 : 2011 GUIDE FOR INVESTIGATION, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING OF POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURES
    UNE-EN 62271-201:2015 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 201: AC solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
    NFPA 70E : 2018 ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
    IEEE 1683 : 2014 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
    BS EN 62271-201:2014 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear AC solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
    ASHRAE 90.4 : 2016 ENERGY STANDARD FOR DATA CENTERS
    I.S. EN 62271-201:2014 HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 201: AC SOLID-INSULATION ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR FOR RATED VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 KV AND UP TO AND INCLUDING 52 KV
    IEC 62271-201:2014 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 201: AC solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
    BS EN ISO 14224:2016 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. Collection and exchange of reliability and maintenance data for equipment
    IEC 62271-200:2011 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 200: AC metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEEE C37.20.1:2015 METAL-ENCLOSED LOW-VOLTAGE (1000 VAC AND BELOW, 3200 VDC AND BELOW) POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHGEAR
    IEC 62271-200:2011 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 200: AC metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
    IEEE 386-2016 SEPARABLE INSULATED CONNECTOR SYSTEMS FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS RATED 2.5 KV THROUGH 35 KV
    UL 347 : 6 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE AC CONTACTORS, CONTROLLERS, AND CONTROL CENTRES
    IEEE C37.20.2-2015 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear
    IEEE C37.20.3 : 2013 METAL-ENCLOSED INTERRUPTER SWITCHGEAR (1 KV-38 KV)
    IEEE C37.20.10:2016 AC (52 KV AND BELOW) AND DC (3.2 KV AND BELOW) SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES
    IEC TR 61641:2014 Enclosed low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Guide for testing under conditions of arcing due to internal fault
    NFPA 70E : 2018 ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
    IEEE 1584 : 2002 GUIDE FOR PERFORMING ARC-FLASH HAZARD CALCULATIONS
    IEEE C37.23-2003 METAL-ENCLOSED BUS
    IEEE C37.04 : 1999 IEEE STANDARD RATING STRUCTURE FOR AC HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS RATED ON A SYMMETRICAL CURRENT BASIS
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