IEEE Begins Work on Two New Power Transmission Standards
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PISCATAWAY, N.J., USA,19 May 2009 -- The IEEE has approved work to begin on two new standards in the power transmission field.The first new project is IEEE PC57.154™, "Standard for the Design, Testing and Application of Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power and Regulating Transformers Using High-Temperature Insulation Systems and Operating at Elevated Temperatures." This standard will provide specific requirements and guidance in the design, testing and application of the transformers incorporating high-temperature insulation systems or systems that use a combination of high-temperature and conventional insulation.
The second new project, IEEE PC57.12.37a™, "IEEE Standard for the Electronic Reporting of Distribution Transformer Test Data - Amendment: Updating to Include Efficiency Fields," will amend the existing standard, updating the definition to conform to Department of Energy efficiency levels.
IEEE has also approved a new revision to IEEE C57.12.23, "Standard for Submersible Single-Phase Transformers: 167 kVA and Smaller; High Voltage 25 000 V and Below; Low Voltage 600 V and Below." The standard covers electrical, dimensional, and mechanical characteristics and certain safety features of single-phase, 60Hz, liquid-immersed, self cooled, submersible distribution transformers.
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