IEEE C37.34-1994
Superseded
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IEEE Standard Test Code for High-Voltage Air Switches
23-03-2012
English
25-04-1995
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1 Overview
1.1 Scope
1.2 References
2 Definitions
3 Design tests
4 Dielectric withstand voltage tests
4.1 Power-frequency withstand voltage tests
4.2 Lightning impulse dry withstand voltage tests
4.3 Power frequency and lightning impulse open gap
withstand voltage test
4.4 Switching-impulse voltage tests of extra-high
voltage switches
5 Radio-influence and corona tests
5.1 Simultaneous tests
5.2 Radio-influence tests
5.3 Corona tests
6 Temperature rise test
6.1 General
6.2 Mounting
6.3 Switch connections
6.4 Method of temperature determination
6.5 Ambient temperature during test
6.6 Measurement of ambient temperature
6.7 Duration of temperature rise test
6.8 Criteria for acceptance
7 Switch performance tests
7.1 Conditions of test
7.2 Ambient temperature during test
7.3 Duration of switch performance test
7.4 Criteria for acceptance
8 Tests for peak withstand and short-time
(symmetrical) withstand current ratings
8.1 Equipment
8.2 Mounting
8.3 Switch connections
8.4 Test durations
8.5 Measurement of current
8.6 Condition of switch after test
9 Interrupting tests
9.1 Load current interrupting tests
9.2 Excitation current interrupting tests
9.3 Capacitive current switching tests
9.4 Condition of switch after test
10 Ice tests
10.1 General
10.2 Study of ice formation
10.3 Test methods
10.4 Test conditions
10.5 Test procedure
10.6 Criteria for acceptance
11 Mechanical operations test
11.1 General
11.2 Test arrangement
11.3 Test procedure
11.4 Criteria for acceptance
Annexes
Annex A - Background information (informative)
A.1 Use of higher temperature materials
A.2 Switching impulse voltage tests of switch open gap
Annex B Bibliography (informative)
Describes design tests for all types of high-voltage enclosed and non-enclosed indoor or outdoor air switches.
| Committee |
Switchgear
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
48
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| PublisherName |
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| IEEE C37.32-2002 | American National Standard for High Voltage Switches, Bus Supports, and Accessories Schedules of Preferred Ratings, Construction Guidelines, and Specifications |
| NEMA SG 6:2000 | POWER SWITCHING EQUIPMENT |
| IEEE DRAFT C37.20.4 : 2001 | DRAFT STANDARD FOR INDOOR AC SWITCHES RATED ABOVE 1KV THROUGH 38KV FOR USE IN METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR |
| IEEE C37.38-1989 | IEEE Standard for Gas Insulated, Metal-Enclosed Disconnecting, Interrupter, and Grounding Switches |
| IEEE C37.30-1997 | IEEE Standard Requirements for High Voltage Switches |
| IEEE DRAFT C37.30 : D8 DEC 96 | STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHES |
| CSA C71.1 : 1999 | INSULATION CO-ORDINATION - PART 1: DEFINITIONS, PRINCIPLES AND RULES |
| ANSI C37.33 : 87 ADDENDA A 90 | SWITCHGEAR HIGH-VOLTAGE AIR SWITCHES-RATED CONTROL VOLTAGES AND THEIR RANGES, |
| IEEE 1247 : 2005 | INTERRUPTER SWITCHES FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT, RATED ABOVE 1000 V |
| IEEE C37.20.4-2013 REDLINE | IEEE Standard for Indoor AC Switches (1 kV to 38 kV) for Use in Metal-Enclosed Switchgear |
| IEEE 551 : 2006 | CALCULATING SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENTS IN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS |
| IEEE 1783-2009 | IEEE Guide for Test Methods and Procedures to Evaluate the Electrical Performance of Insulators in Freezing Conditions |
| IEEE C37.32-2002 | American National Standard for High Voltage Switches, Bus Supports, and Accessories Schedules of Preferred Ratings, Construction Guidelines, and Specifications |
| IEEE C37.09-1979 | IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis |
| IEEE/ANSI C37.35-1976 | IEEE Guide for the Application, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of High-Voltage Air Disconnecting and Load Interrupter Switches |
| IEEE C37.71-1984 | IEEE Standard for Three-Phase, Manually Operated Subsurface Load Interrupting Switches for Alternating-Current Systems |
| IEEE C37.20.3-1987 | IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear |
| NEMA 107:2016 | Methods of Measurement of Radio Influence Voltage (RIV) of High Voltage Apparatus |
| IEEE C37.20.2-2015 | IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear |
| ANSI C29.1 : 1988 | TEST METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL POWER INSULATORS |
| IEEE C37.20.2-1993 | IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad and Station-Type Cubicle Switchgear |
| IEEE C37.71-2001 | IEEE Standard for Three-Phase Manually Operated Subsurface and Vault Load-Interrupting Switches for Alternating-Current Systems |
| 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 C63.2-2009 | American National Standard for Electromagnetic Noise and Field Strength Instrumentation, 10 Hz to 40 GHz Specifications |
| IEEE C37.30-1992 | IEEE Standard Requirements for High Voltage Air Switches |
| IEEE C37.09-1999 | IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis |
| IEEE 119-1974 | IEEE Recommended Practice for General Principles of Temperature Measurement as Applied to Electrical Apparatus |
| IEEE 4-1978 | IEEE Standard Techniques for High Voltage Testing |
| IEEE C37.30-1997 | IEEE Standard Requirements for High Voltage Switches |
| ANSI C37.72 : 1987 | MANUALLY-OPERATED DEAD-FRONT - PADMOUNTED SWITCHGEAR WITH LOAD-INTERRUPTING SWITCHES AND SEPARABLE CONNECTORS FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT SYSTEMS |
| IEEE C37.100-1992 | IEEE Standard Definitions for Power Switchgear |
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