IEEE C37.20.2-2015
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IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear
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PDF
Superseded date
13-01-2023
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Language(s)
English
Published date
22-09-2015
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1 Overview
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Service conditions
5 Ratings
6 Tests
7 Construction
8 Application guide for MC switchgear
9 Guide for handling, storage, and installation
Annex A (informative) - Bibliography
Annex B (normative) - Guide for enclosure categories
and related requirements
Annex C (informative) - Partial discharge testing
Annex D (normative) - Voltage dividers
This standard covers metal-clad switchgear containing, but not limited to, such devices as power circuit breakers, other interrupting devices, switches, control, instrumentation and metering, and protective and regulating equipment.
| Committee |
Switchgear
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes IEEE DRAFT C37.20.2 (04/2001)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| ISBN |
978-0-7381-9943-6
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| Pages |
171
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| PublisherName |
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
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