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IEEE DRAFT C37.20.7 : 0

Superseded

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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Superseded date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

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

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.

DocumentType
Draft
Pages
38
PublisherName
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

IEEE C37.20.1-2015 IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage (1000 Vac and below, 3200 Vdc and below) Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
IEEE C37.20.2-2015 IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear
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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