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    IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear

    Available format(s):  PDF

    Superseded date:  01-13-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  09-22-2015

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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

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    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.

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    Committee Switchgear
    Development Note Supersedes IEEE DRAFT C37.20.2 (04/2001)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    IEEE 693-2018 REDLINE IEEE Recommended Practice for Seismic Design of Substations
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    ANSI C37.22:1997 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PREFERRED RATINGS AND RELATED REQUIRED CAPABLITIES FOR INDOOR AC MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHES USED IN METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR
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    IEEE C37.81-1989 SEISMIC QUALIFICATION OF CLASS 1E METAL-ENCLOSED POWER SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES
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    NEMA SG 5-1995 POWER SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES
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    IEEE DRAFT C37.09 : D03F JAN 99 TEST PROCEDURE FOR AC HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS RATED ON A SYMMETRICAL CURRENT BASIS
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    IEEE C37.34 : 1994 TEST CODE FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE AIR SWITCHES
    IEEE DRAFT C37.20.4 : 2001 DRAFT STANDARD FOR INDOOR AC SWITCHES RATED ABOVE 1KV THROUGH 38KV FOR USE IN METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR
    IEEE C37.20.6 : 2015 4.76 KV TO 38 KV RATED GROUND AND TEST DEVICES USED IN ENCLOSURES
    IEEE C37.59-2007 REDLINE IEEE Standard Requirements for Conversion of Power Switchgear Equipment
    IEEE DRAFT C37.20.7 : 0 TESTING METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR RATED UP TO 38 KV FOR INTERNAL ARCING FAULTS
    CSA C22.2 No. 0.22 : 2011 : R2016 EVALUATION METHODS FOR ARC RESISTANCE RATINGS OF ENCLOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    API 14F : 2008 : R2013 DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2 LOCATIONS
    IEEE 242 : 2001 PROTECTION AND COORDINATION OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS
    IEEE 3001.5 : 2013 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR THE APPLICATION OF POWER DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS IN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS
    BS ISO/IEC/IEEE 80005-1:2012 Utility connections in port High Voltage Shore Connection (HVSC) Systems. General requirements
    C22.2 NO. 31-18 Switchgear assemblies
    IEEE C37.10 : 2011 GUIDE FOR INVESTIGATION, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING OF POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURES
    IEEE C37.121-2012 GUIDE FOR SWITCHGEAR - UNIT SUBSTATION - REQUIREMENTS
    IEEE DRAFT 693 : D9 2004 SEISMIC DESIGN OF SUBSTATIONS
    API 14F:2008 DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2 LOCATIONS
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    UL 1008A:2ED 2017-09 Transfer Switch Equipment, Over 1000 Volts
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    IEEE C37.013-1997 AC HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS RATED ON A SYMMETRICAL CURRENT BASIS
    IEEE C37.20.6 : 2015 4.76 KV TO 38 KV RATED GROUND AND TEST DEVICES USED IN ENCLOSURES
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    IEEE C37.81-1989 SEISMIC QUALIFICATION OF CLASS 1E METAL-ENCLOSED POWER SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES
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    NFPA 70 : 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
    IEC 62271-206:2011 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 206: Voltage presence indicating systems for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
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    IEEE C37.24 : 2003 EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF SOLAR RADIATION ON OUTDOOR METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR
    UL 1332:5ED 2016-02 Standard for Organic Coatings for Steel Enclosures for Outdoor Use Electrical Equipment
    NEMA CC1 : 2009(R2015) ELECTRIC POWER CONNECTORS FOR SUBSTATIONS
    NEMA LI 1 : 1998(R2011) INDUSTRIAL LAMINATED THERMOSETTING PRODUCTS
    NEMA 260:1996(R2004) Safety Labels for Pad-Mounted Switchgear and Transformers Sited in Public Areas
    IEEE C37.41:2008 HIGH-VOLTAGE (>1000 V) FUSES AND ACCESSORIES
    IEEE C37.04 : 1999 IEEE STANDARD RATING STRUCTURE FOR AC HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS RATED ON A SYMMETRICAL CURRENT BASIS
    IEEE C37.06-2009 IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis--Preferred Ratings and Related Required Capabilities for Voltages Above 1000 V
    IEEE 141 : 1993 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants
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