PISCATAWAY, N.J., USA, 16 May 2005 When industrial
plant engineers design and analyze the electrical
distribution in their facilities they often rely on
the IEEE Red Book™ for guidance. Since this essential
reference must reflect current technology if it is
continue to fulfill its function, the IEEE has begun
to revise the 16 chapters of the Red Book, also known
as IEEE P141™, "Recommended Practice for
Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants".
The updated standard will reflect the latest practices
and technologies, such as new fusing, breakers and
other protective elements, control systems, and communication
and monitoring methods. Discussion of these items
will include their advantages and disadvantages under
various conditions.
The IEEE Red Book is a guide on the design of electrical
power distribution in industrial plants and buildings.
It enables engineers to understand the special electrical
requirements of industrial facilities. It addresses
basic electrical-system considerations and recommends
practices for planning power distribution, including
criteria to ensure preservation of property, and information
on voltage considerations, short-circuit current calculations,
grounding and harmonics, among many other topics.
The IEEE Red Book is one of 12 volumes that comprise
the IEEE Color Book series, a set of standards that
provide information on electrical power production,
distribution and utilization in industrial and commercial
power systems.
IEEE P141 is sponsored by the Power Systems Engineering
Committee of the IEEE Industry Applications Society.
About the IEEE Standards Association
The IEEE Standards Association, a globally recognized
standards-setting body, develops consensus standards
through an open process that brings diverse parts
of an industry together. These standards set specifications
and procedures based on current scientific consensus.
The IEEE-SA has a portfolio of more than 870 completed
standards and more than 400 standards in development.
For information on IEEE-SA see: http://standards.ieee.org/.
About the IEEE
The IEEE has more than 360,000 members in approximately
175 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 year. Additional information about
the IEEE can be found at http://www.ieee.org.
IEEE Red Book. and P141 are trademarks
of the IEEE. All other names or product names are
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of their respective holders.
