IEEE C62.72-2007
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IEEE Guide for the Application of Surge Protective Devices for Low Voltage (1000 Volts or Less) AC Power Circuits
02-25-2022
English
08-03-2007
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1 Overview
2 Normative references
3 Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations
4 Introduction to surge protection
5 Surge origins
6 Effects of surges
7 Number and magnitude of surge events
8 Location categories
9 Power distribution systems
10 Grounded (earthed) and ungrounded (unearthed)
systems
11 Grounding (earthing) and bonding
12 Modes of operation
13 SPD specifications, ratings and characteristics
14 SPD lifetime
15 Interactions of SPD operations in a power distribution
system (PDS)
16 SPD coordination considerations
17 Summary
Annex A (informative) - Bibliography
Annex B (informative) - Glossary
Annex C (informative) - IEC earthing (grounding) practices
Annex D (informative) - Methods of transient mitigation
Annex E (informative) - Surges created by transfer switches
The transient overvoltages or surge events that are described and discussed in this guide are those that originate outside of a building or facility and impinge on a power distribution system (PDS) through the service entrance conductors.
| Committee |
Surge Protective Devices/Low Voltage
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes IEEE DRAFT C62.72. (10/2007)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| ISBN |
978-0-7381-5538-8
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| Pages |
62
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| PublisherName |
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| IEEE C62.62-2010 | IEEE Standard Test Specifications for Surge-Protective Devices (SPDs) for Use on the Load Side of the Service Equipment in Low Voltage (1000 V and less) AC Power Circuits |
| UL 50:13ED 2015-10-16 | Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations |
| IEEE C62.92.5-2009 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Neutral Grounding in Electrical Utility Systems, Part V-Transmission Systems and Subtransmission Systems |
| NFPA 780 : 2017 | INSTALLATION OF LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS |
| IEC 61000-4-11:2004+AMD1:2017 CSV | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-11: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests |
| IEEE 1159-2009 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Monitoring Electric Power Quality |
| IEEE C62.62-2010 | IEEE Standard Test Specifications for Surge-Protective Devices (SPDs) for Use on the Load Side of the Service Equipment in Low Voltage (1000 V and less) AC Power Circuits |
| IEC 61643-12:2008 | Low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 12: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power distribution systems - Selection and application principles |
| IEC 61000-4-8:2009 | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-8: Testing and measurement techniques - Power frequency magnetic field immunity test |
| IEC 61000-4-4:2012 RLV | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-4: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test |
| IEEE C62.36-2014 REDLINE | IEEE Standard Test Methods for Surge Protectors Used in Low-Voltage Data, Communications, and Signaling Circuits |
| IEC 60364-1:2005 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 1: Fundamental principles, assessment of general characteristics, definitions |
| IEEE C62.41.2-2002 | IEEE Recommended Practice on Characterization of Surges in Low-Voltage (1000 V and less) AC Power Circuits |
| IEEE 242-2001 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (IEEE Buff Book) |
| IEEE 80-2013 REDLINE | IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding |
| IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) |
| NFPA 70E : 2018 | ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE |
| IEEE C62.48 : 2005 | GUIDE ON INTERACTIONS BETWEEN POWER SYSTEM DISTURBANCES AND SURGE-PROTECTIVE DEVICES |
| IEEE 142 : 2007 | GROUNDING OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS |
| NFPA 70 : 2017 | NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE |
| IEC 61643-11:2011 | Low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 11: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems - Requirements and test methods |
| IEEE C62.42-2005 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Component Surge-Protective Devices for Use in Low-Voltage [Equal to or Less than 1000 V (ac) Or 1200 V (dc)] Circuits |
| IEEE 1100 : 2005 | POWERING AND GROUNDING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT |
| UL 96A:13ED 2016-03-18 | Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems |
| IEC 61000-4-7:2002+AMD1:2008 CSV | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-7: Testing and measurement techniques - General guide on harmonics and interharmonics measurements and instrumentation, for power supply systems and equipment connected thereto |
| IEEE C62.34 : 1996 | TEST METHODS AND PERFORMANCE OF LOW-VOLTAGE (1000 V RMS OR LESS) SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES USED ON SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (BETWEEN THE TRANSFORMER LOW-VOLTAGE TERMINALS AND THE LINE SIDE OF THE SERVICE EQUIPMENT) |
| IEEE C62.41.1-2002 | IEEE Guide on the Surge Environment in Low-Voltage (1000 V and less) AC Power Circuits |
| IEC 62305-2:2010 | Protection against lightning - Part 2: Risk management |
| IEEE C62.37.1-2012 REDLINE | IEEE Guide for the Application of Thyristor Surge Protective Device Components |
| IEC 60664-1:2007 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests |
| IEEE 141 : 1993 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants |
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