The testing procedures for all high-voltage circuit breakers that include all voltage ratings above 1000 V ac and comprise both indoor and outdoor types having the preferred ratings as listed in ANSI C37.06-1997 are covered. Typical circuit breakers covered by these standards have maximum voltage ratings from 4.76 kV through 800 kV, and continuous current ratings of 600 A, 1200 A, 2000 A, and 3000 A associated with the various maximum voltage ratings. The test procedures verify all assigned ratings, including continuous current, dielectric withstand voltages, short-circuit current, transient recovery voltage, and capacitor switching, plus associated capabilities such as mechanical endurance, load current, and out-of-phase switching. Production test procedures are also included. This standard does not cover generator circuit breakers as these are covered in IEEE Std C37.013-1993.
- Standard Committee
- PE/SWG - Switchgear
- Status
- Superseded Standard
- Superseded by
- C37.09-2018
- Superseding
- C37.09-1979
- Amendments
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C37.09a-2005
C37.09b-2010
- Corrigendum
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C37.09-1999/Cor 1-2007
- Board Approval
- 1999-06-26
- History
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- ANSI Approved:
- 2000-01-20
- Published:
- 2000-03-28
- Reaffirmed:
- 2007-09-27
Additional Resources
- Erratas
- C37.09-1999_errata.pdf
- Interpretation
- C37.04_C37.06_C37.09_interp.pdf
Working Group Details
- Society
- IEEE Power and Energy Society
- Standard Committee
- PE/SWG - Switchgear
- Working Group
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HVCB/C37.09 - C37.09 - Standard Test Procedures for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V
- IEEE Program Manager
- Jennifer Santulli
Contact Jennifer Santulli - Working Group Chair
- Jan Weisker
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C37.09b-2010
IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis -- Amendment 2: To Change the Description of Transient Recovery Voltage for Harmonization with IEC 62271-100
The descriptions of the standard transient recovery voltage (TRV) envelopes and ratings are changed in this amendment. This is applicable for ac high-voltage circuit breakers rated above 1000 V and on a symmetrical current basis. The capability limits of these circuit breakers are determined to a major degree by the TRV. The revised descriptions of TRV bring the TRV requirements in IEEE standards into harmony with the TRV requirements in IEC standards that apply to the same type and class of equipment. The TRV revisions addressed in this amendment to IEEE Std C37.09-1999 are described in amendment IEEE Std C37.04b-2008.
C37.71-2001
IEEE Standard for Three-Phase Manually Operated Subsurface and Vault Load-Interrupting Switches for Alternating-Current Systems
Requirements are given for three-phase group operated subsurface and vault load-interrupting switchgear with maximum ratings of 600 A and 38 kV, and for utilizing separable insulated connectors. Definitions are given, and service conditions and ratings are discussed. Design tests, production tests, and construction requirements are included.
C37.72-1987
Standard for Manually-Operated Dead-Front Padmounted Switchgear with Load/Interrupting Switches and Separable Connectors for Alternating-Current Systems
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