• IEEE C37.38-1989

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    IEEE Standard for Gas Insulated, Metal-Enclosed Disconnecting, Interrupter, and Grounding Switches

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    Withdrawn date:  17-10-2023

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    Published date:  02-10-1989

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1 Scope and references
    1.1 Scope
    1.2 References
    2 Definitions
    3 Service conditions
    3.1 Usual service conditions
    3.2 Other conditions that may affect design and
          application
    3.3 Unusual service conditions
    4 Equipment ratings
    4.1 Voltage ratings
    4.2 Rated continuous current (amperes rms)
    4.3 Temperature limitations
    4.4 Load current-carrying capability based on actual
          ambient temperature conditions
    4.5 Short-time load current carrying capability
    4.6 Rated momentary current
    4.7 Rated short-time current
    4.8 Voltage rise of metallic enclosure
    4.9 Gas
    4.10 Control voltage
    5 Disconnecting switches
    5.1 Construction
    5.2 Testing of disconnecting switches
    5.3 Switch position indication
    5.4 Operating mechanisms
    5.5 Interlocking
    6 Interrupter switches
    6.1 Requirements
    6.2 Interrupting ratings
    7 Grounding switches
    7.1 Types of grounding switches and devices
    7.2 Testing of grounding switches
    7.3 Switch position indication
    7.4 Operating mechanisms
    7.5 Interlocking
    8 Supporting structures
    9 Nameplates
    9.1 Disconnecting switches
    9.2 Interrupter switches
    9.3 Maintenance grounding switches
    9.4 Fault-closing maintenance grounding switches
    9.5 Fault-initiating switches
    Table
    1 Voltage ratings for gas-insulated, metal-enclosed
          disconnecting, interrupter, and grounding switches
          at normal operating gas density

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    Committee Switchgear
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Withdrawn

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