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IEEE OKAYS
STANDARDS FOR ALL-DIELECTRIC, FIBER OPTIC CABLE, ELECTRICAL PROTECTION
OF OPTICAL FIBER
Also Approves Revisions to Standards for Class 1E Cables and Splices in Nuclear Plants, and for Aluminum Sheaths for Power Cables
Contact:
Karen
McCabe, IEEE Senior Marketing Manager
+1 732 562 3824, k.mccabe@ieee.org
For
Release: Immediate
PISCATAWAY,
NJ, 20 January 2004 The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) has approved new standards for all-dielectric self-supporting fiber optic cable and for the electrical protection of optical fiber communication facilities. It also approved revised standards for qualifying Class 1E electric cables and splices for nuclear power plants, as well as for aluminum sheaths for power cables.
One of the approved new standards, IEEE 1222™, "Standard for All-Dielectric Self-Supporting Fiber Optic Cable," addresses the needs of those using all-dielectric, self-supporting fiber optic cable on overhead or in underground electric utility facilities. Topics covered in the standards include: construction; mechanical, electrical and optical performance; installation guidelines; acceptance criteria and test requirements; and environmental considerations.
The other approved new standard, IEEE 1590™, "Recommended Practice for the Electrical Protection of Optical Fiber Communication Facilities Serving, or Connected to, Electrical Supply Locations," provides for the protection of the optical fiber lines used in communications at power generation facilities.
One of the approved revised standards, IEEE 383™, "Standard for Qualifying Class 1E Electric Cables and Field Splices for Nuclear Power Generating Stations," incorporates updated information, methods and experience concerning cables and splices for power, control, instrumentation, signal and communication functions.
The other approved revised standard, IEEE 635™, "Guide for Selection and Design of Aluminum Sheaths for Power Cable," updated the content of the existing standard to match current requirements and to make the text more readable. This guide is intended to help cable users and engineers understand the benefits and deficiencies of aluminum sheaths for power cables.
IEEE-SA also approved the start of work on a revision to IEEE P1407™,"Guide for Accelerated Aging Tests for Medium-Voltage Extruded Electric Power Cables Using Water-Filled Tanks."
These projects were sponsored by the IEEE Power Engineering Society.
About the
IEEE Standards Association
The IEEE Standards Association
(IEEE-SA), a global standards-setting body, develops consensus
standards through an open process that brings diverse parts of an
industry together. It has a portfolio of more than 870 completed
standards and more than 400 in development. IEEE-SA promotes the
engineering process by creating, developing, integrating, sharing
and applying knowledge about electro- and information technologies
and sciences for the benefit of humanity and the profession. For
further information on IEEE-SA visit: http://standards.ieee.org/.
About the
IEEE
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150 countries. Through its members, the organization is a leading
authority on areas ranging from aerospace, computers and
telecommunications to biomedicine, electric power and consumer
electronics. The IEEE produces nearly 30 percent of the world's
literature in the electrical and electronics engineering, computing
and control technology fields. This nonprofit organization also
sponsors or cosponsors more than 300 technical conferences each
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IEEE 1222, 1590,
383, 635, 1407 are trademarks of the IEEE. All other names or
product names are the trademarks, service marks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
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