C37.98-2013 - IEEE Standard for Seismic Qualification Testing of Protective Relays and Auxiliaries for Nuclear Facilities

Standard Details

The methods and conditions for seismic qualification of protective relays and auxiliaries such as test and control switches, terminal blocks, and indicating lamps for use in nuclear facilities are described in this standard. The primary intent of this standard is to focus on fragility testing and seismic qualification, also known as proof testing (either to generic levels or specific levels). This standard covers relays used in nuclear facilities, but may also be applied to any area in which the seismic response of relays is a design consideration. The prerequisites for the seismic test are defined in IEEE Std C37.105™.

Standards Committee	PE/NPE - Nuclear Power Engineering
Status	Active
Board Approval	2013-12-11
History	Published Date:2014-04-30

Additional Resources Details

PAR	Approved PAR

Working Group Details

Working Group	WG_2.6/C37.98_WG - Standard Seismic Testing of Relays
Working Group Chair	Suresh Channarasappa
Standards Committee	PE/NPE - Nuclear Power Engineering
Society	IEEE Power and Energy Society
IEEE Program Manager	Malia Zaman
Existing Standards	Inactive-Withdrawn C37.98-1987 - IEEE Standard Seismic Testing of Relays Administratively Withdrawn January 2007 The procedures to be used in the seismic testing of relays used in power system facilities are specified. The concern is with determining the seismic fragility level of relays. Recommendations for proof testing are given. Documentation and generalization of test results are discussed.