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  • IEEE DRAFT C37.20.7 : 0

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    TESTING METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR RATED UP TO 38 KV FOR INTERNAL ARCING FAULTS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  18-01-2008

    Language(s):  English

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    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1 Overview
      1.1 Scope
      1.2 Background
    2 References
    3 Definitions
    4 Ratings
      4.1 Accessibility type
      4.2 Internal arcing short-circuit current
      4.3 Arcing duration
    5 Tests
      5.1 Test arrangements
      5.2 Test conditions
      5.3 Arc initiation
      5.4 Indicators
    6 Assessment
      6.1 Assessment of test results
      6.2 Test report
      6.3 Nameplate
    7 Application considerations
      7.1 Potential areas for arcing
      7.2 Design changes
      7.3 Equipment maintenance
    Annex A (informative) Optional performance features
          A.1 Scope
          A.2 Suffix "B"
          A.3 Suffix "C"
          A.3 Suffix "D"
    Annex B (informative) Application guide
          B.1 Overview
          B.2 Application considerations
    Annex C (informative) Bibliography

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    Demonstrates methods by which metal-enclosed switchgear, as defined by IEEE Std C37.20.1, IEEE Std C37.20.2 and IEEE Std C37.20.3, may be tested for resistance to the effects of arcing due to an internal fault.

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    Document Type Draft
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
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    IEEE 902-1998 IEEE Guide for Maintenance, Operation, and Safety of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (Yellow Book)
    IEEE C37.20.3-2013 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear (1 kV-38 kV)
    NFPA 70E : 2018 ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
    IEEE 1584-2002 IEEE Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations
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