BS 5463-1:1991
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Specification for high-voltage switches High-voltage switches for rated voltages above 1 kV and less than 52 kV
Hardcopy , PDF
15-06-1998
English
31-10-1991
Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope and object
2. Normal and special service conditions
3. Definitions
4. Rating
5. Design and construction
6. Type tests
7. Routine tests
8. Guide to selection of switching devices for service
(under consideration)
9. Information to be given with enquiries, tenders
and orders (under consideration)
10. Rules for transport, storage, erection and
maintenance
Appendix
AA. Single-phase tests with single-pole switches
combined in a three-pole unit but operated pole
after pole
Annexes
ZA National B-deviations (informative)
ZB Special national conditions (normative)
Tables
I. General purpose switches - Coordination of rated
values (based on practice in Europe)
II. General purpose switches - Coordination of rated
values (based on current practice in the United
States of America and Canada)
III. Untitled
IV. Untitled
Figures
1. Three-phase circuit for mainly active load breaking
tests
2. Single-phase circuit for mainly active load breaking
tests
3. Three-phase circuit for closed loop breaking tests
4. Single-phase circuit for closed loop breaking tests
5. Representation of specified transient recovery
voltage for closed loop breaking tests
6. Three-phase test circuit for earth fault breaking
current tests
7. Three-phase test circuit for cable charging breaking
current tests under earth fault conditions
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