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    IEEE Standard Requirements for Conversion of Power Switchgear Equipment

    Available format(s):  PDF

    Superseded date:  01-07-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  18-04-2008

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1 Overview
       1.1 Scope
       1.2 Other conversions
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Service conditions
    5 Ratings
    6 Conversion and testing
       6.1 Circuit breakers and related conversions
       6.2 Switchgear vertical sections
       6.3 Metal-enclosed interrupter switchgear fuse conversions
       6.4 Conversion of switchgear to arc-resistant
       6.5 Modifications of arc-resistant switchgear
       6.6 Conversions using a compartment adaptor to allow use of
           a drawout circuit breaker in the existing switchgear
           structure (low voltage only)
    7 Production testing
    8 Nameplates
    9 Manuals
    10 Design verification form
    Annex A (informative) Clarification of conversion processes
    Annex B (informative) Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Covers power switchgear that is converted from the original manufacturers' designs, whether the conversion is performed in manufacturing plants or at installation sites.

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    Committee Switchgear
    Development Note Supersedes IEEE DRAFT C37.59 (02/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    BS IEC/IEEE 62271-37-013:2015 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Alternating-current generator circuit-breakers
    14/30257408 DC : 0 BS IEC/IEEE 62271-37-013 ED 1.0 - HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 37-013: ALTERNATING-CURRENT GENERATOR CIRCUIT-BREAKERS
    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/IEC 62271-37-013-2015 IEEE/IEC International Standard for High-voltage switchgear and controlgear -- Part 37-013: Alternating-current generator circuit-breakers
    IEEE 1662-2008 IEEE Guide for the Design and Application of Power Electronics in Electrical Power Systems on Ships
    IEEE C37.10-2011 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Investigation, Analysis, and Reporting of Power Circuit Breaker Failures
    IEEE C37.100.5-2018 IEEE Standard for Definitions of High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Above 1000 Vac and 3200 Vdc, and Reclosers and Other Distribution Equipment from 1000 Vac to 38 000 Vac
    IEEE C37.11-2014 IEEE Standard Requirements for Electrical Control for AC High-Voltage (>1000 V) Circuit Breakers
    IEEE C37.27-2008 REDLINE IEEE Application Guide for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Applied with Separately-Mounted Current-Limiting Fuses

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    IEEE C37.14-2015 REDLINE IEEE Standard for DC (3200 V and below) Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures
    IEEE C37.20.1-2015 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage (1000 Vac and below, 3200 Vdc and below) Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
    IEEE C37.13.1-2006 IEEE Standard for Definite Purpose Switching Devices for Use in Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
    IEEE C37.16-2009 LOW-VOLTAGE POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND AC POWER CIRCUIT PROTECTORS - PREFERRED RATINGS, RELATED REQUIREMENTS, AND APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
    IEEE C37.013-1997 IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Generator Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
    IEEE C37.20.6-2015 IEEE Standard for 4.76 kV to 38 kV Rated Ground and Test Devices Used in Enclosures
    IEEE C37.20.1-2002 IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
    IEEE C37.17-2012 TRIP DEVICES FOR AC AND GENERAL PURPOSE DC LOW VOLTAGE POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS
    ANSI C37.51 : 1989 SWITCHGEAR - METAL-ENCLOSED LOW-VOLTAGE AC POWER - CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES - CONFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURES
    ANSI C37.50 : 1989 SWITCHGEAR - LOW VOLTAGE AC POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS USED IN ENCLOSURES - TEST PROCEDURES
    IEEE C37.20.2-2015 IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear
    ANSI C37.58 : 1990 INDOOR AC MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SWITCHES FOR USE IN METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR - CONFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURES
    NEMA ICS 3:2005 (R2010) INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS: MEDIUM VOLTAGE CONTROLLERS RATED 2001 TO 7200 VOLTS AC
    IEEE C37.48-2005 IEEE Guide for the Application, Operation, and Maintenance of High-Voltage Fuses, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories
    IEEE C37.20.3-2013 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear (1 kV-38 kV)
    IEEE C37.20.4-2013 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Indoor AC Switches (1 kV to 38 kV) for Use in Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
    IEEE C37.13-2015 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures
    NFPA 70E : 2018 ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
    IEEE C37.013A : 2007 AC HIGH VOLTAGE GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS RATED ON A SYMMETRICAL CURRENT BASIS - AMENDMENT 1: SUPPLEMENT FOR USE WITH GENERATORS RATED 10-100 MVA
    NFPA 70 : 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
    IEEE C37.06-2009 AC HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS RATED ON A SYMMETRICAL CURRENT BASIS - PREFERRED RATINGS AND RELATED REQUIRED CAPABILITIES
    IEEE C37.09-1999 IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
    IEEE C37.20.2-1999 IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear
    IEEE C37.20.7-2007 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Testing Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Rated Up to 38 kV for Internal Arcing Faults
    NEMA ICS 1 : 2000(R2015) INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEMS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    IEEE C37.20.6-2007 IEEE Standard for 4.76 kV to 38 kV Rated Ground and Test Devices Used in Enclosures
    IEEE C37.20.3-2001 IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear
    NEMA ICS 2:2008 Controllers, Contactors and Overload Relays Rated 600 V
    IEEE C37.14-2002 IEEE Standard for Low-Voltage DC Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures
    IEEE C37.04-1999 IEEE Standard Rating Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
    IEEE C37.20.4-2001 IEEE Standard for Indoor AC Switches (1 kV - 38 kV) for Use in Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
    IEEE C37.13-1990 IEEE Standard for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures
    IEEE C37.48.1-2002 IEEE Guide for the Operation, Classification, Application, and Coordination of Current-Limiting Fuses with Rated Voltages 1-38kV
    IEEE C37.100-1992 IEEE Standard Definitions for Power Switchgear
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