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IEEE STANDARD
857-1996 - IEEE Recommended Practice for Test Procedures for High-Voltage Direct-Current Thyristor Valves
Description: Information and recommendations for the type testing of thyristor valves for high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) power transmission systems are provided. These tests cover only the principal tests on the valves and do not include tests of auxiliary equipment associated with the valves.
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Working Group: SCI0_857 - IEEE Recommended Practice for Test Procedures for High-Voltage Direct-Current Thyristor Valves
Oversight Committee: PE/SUB - Substations 
Sponsor: IEEE Power & Energy Society
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