Switchgear Assemblies Subcommittee


Scope:

Treatment of all matters relating to Switchgear Assemblies.


Chairman: Jim E. Smith.

Eaton Corporation

1000 Charrington Parkway

Moon Township, PA 15108

USA

 


 

Standards Covered by this Subcommittee:

Number

Title

Status

Contact

C37.20.1

2002(R2007)

Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear

Current

 

Chair:

T. A. Burse

C37.20.1a

2005

(R2007)

Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear -- Amendment 1: Short-Time and Short-Circuit Withstand Current Tests; Minimum Areas for Multiple Cable Connections

Current

(To be incorporated into C37.20.1)

Chair:

T. A. Burse

C37.20.1b

2006

(R2007)

Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear -- Amendment 2:  Additional Requirements for Control and Auxiliary Power Wiring in DC Traction Power Switchgear

Current

(To be incorporated into C37.20.1 or C37.20.8)

Chair:

T. A. Burse

 

C37.20.2

1999 (R2004)

Metal-Clad Switchgear

Revision begun May-2006

Chair:

M. Wactor

C37.20.3

2001 (R2006)

Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear

Revision begun May-2007

Chair:

C. Ball

C37.20.4

2001 (R2006)

Indoor AC Medium Voltage Switches for Use in Metal-Enclosed Switchgear 

Revision begun May-2007

Chair:

C. Ball

C37.20.6

2007

4.76 kV to 38 kV Rated Grounding and Testing Devices Used in Enclosures

Current

Contact:

 J. E. Smith

C37.20.7

2007

Guide for Testing Medium-Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear for Internal Arcing Faults

PAR requested

 Revision to start

Chair:

M. Wactor

C37.20.7 corr 1

Guide for Testing Medium-Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear for Internal Arcing Faults

Corrigendum1

Current

(To be incorporated into C37.20.7)

Chair:

M. Wactor

C37.20.8

Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage DC Traction Power Switchgear

New project PAR 3/2009

Revision begun

Chair:

T. A. Burse

C37.21

2005

(R2010)

Control Switchboards

Current

 

Contact:

 J. E. Smith

 

C37.22

1997

(R2003)

Preferred Ratings and Related Required Capabilities for Indoor AC Medium-Voltage Switches Used in Metal-Enclosed Switchgear

Current

To be merged into C37.20.4

See C37.20.4 status

Contact:

C. Ball

C37.23

2003 (R2008)

Metal-Enclosed Bus

Task Force Forming

 

Contact:

E. Peters

C37.24

2003 (R2008)

Guide for Evaluating the Effect of Solar Radiation on Outdoor Metal-Enclosed Switchgear

Current

 

Contact:

L. Farr

 

C37.59

2007

Requirements for Conversion of Power Switchgear Equipment

Current

Chair:

 J. E. Smith

 

C37.81

1989

(R2005)

Seismic Qualification of Class 1E Metal-Enclosed Power Switchgear Assemblies

Current

Contact:

 J. E. Smith

 

C37.82

1983

(R2004)

Qualification of Switchgear Assemblies for Class 1E Applications in Nuclear Power Generating Stations

Current

 

Contact:

 J. E. Smith

 

C37.121

1989

(R2000,R2006)

Unit Substations

Draft Out for ballot 9/2011  

Contact:

 J. E. Smith

 


 

Current Switchgear Subcommittee Activities:

 

C37.20.1/C37.20.8 (LV metal-enclosed switchgear)

Chair: T. A. Burse (for revision project)

Working group will be formed soon for revision of C37.20.1 to incorporate the contents of amendments 1a and 1b.  Continuing discussions on developing new standard for DC Traction (C37.20.8) and possible impact on other non-general-purpose LV DC switchgear.

 

C37.20.2 working group (MV metal-clad switchgear)

Chair: M. Wactor

The working group for revision of the 1999 document began work in 05-2006.  The revisions will include reorganization to coordinate with C37.100.1-2007 (Common Clauses for Power Switchgear).  This will allow elimination of large portions of text for common subjects (e.g. procedures for continuous current tests) from the metal-clad switchgear document, simplifying future maintenance.

 

C37.20.3 / C37.20.4 / C37.22 working groups (MV load interrupter switchgear and switches)

Chair:  C. Ball

These three documents are related, with C37.20.3 covering metal-enclosed load interrupter switchgear, C37.20.4 covering the switch used in C37.20.3 switchgear, and C37.22 listing the preferred ratings of the C37.20.4 switches.  The working groups for revision of these documents began work 05-2007.  The revisions will include reorganization to coordinate with C37.100.1-2007 (Common Clauses for Power Switchgear) and with changes in IEEE 1247-2005 (Interrupter Switches for Alternating Current, Rated Above 1000 Volts).  As part of the revision effort, the content of C37.22 will be merged into C37.20.4.

 

C37.20.6 (MV ground & test devices)

This Standard covers draw-out type, indoor medium-voltage grounding and testing devices for use in drawout metal-clad switchgear.  The devices are generally supplied for temporary circuit maintenance procedures.  No current activity. 

 

C37.20.7 (Arc resistant LV and MV switchgear)

Chair: M. Wactor

This Standard establishes methods by which metal-enclosed switchgear may be tested for resistance to the effects of arcing due to an internal fault.  Corrigendum 1 was approved in 2010 to resolve issues with low voltage arcing tests.   A PAR is being requested to revise this document to reflect lessons learned since approval of the 2007 edition.  

 

C37.21 (Control switchboards)

This Standard covers ratings, construction and testing of dead-front control switchboards.  This standard was reaffirmed in 2010.  No current activity. 

 

C37.23 (Metal-enclosed bus)

Chair:  E. Peters, Vice Chair:  T. Hawkins

This Standard covers assemblies of metal-enclosed conductors along with associated interconnections, enclosures, and supporting structures.  A PAR will be requested and a Working Group formed to address adding cable back into the document, coordinate with C37.100.1 – 2007 (Common Clauses for Power Switchgear) and other issues. 

 

C37.24 (Solar radiation on outdoor metal-enclosed switchgear)

Chair:  L. Farr

This Guide is intended to assist in evaluating the effect of solar radiation on outdoor metal-enclosed switchgear and is applicable to outdoor metal-enclosed power switchgear, control switchboards, and metal-enclosed bus.  Interest has been expressed by IEC countries to include international examples in this document.  This possibility is being explored. 

 

C37.59 (Conversions of power switchgear)

This Standard provides direction and guidance in converting power switchgear equipment from a qualified design.  The document is sponsored by ADSCOM, with joint participation by the Switchgear Assemblies, Low Voltage Switchgear Devices, and High Voltage Circuit Breakers subcommittees.  No current activity.

 

C37.81 (Seismic qualification of class 1E switchgear)

This Guide describes methods by which metal-enclosed power switchgear can be qualified seismically, for use in nuclear power stations.  It is also useful for qualification of switchgear for applications other than in nuclear power stations.  The document is relatively technology-independent, but recent changes in regulations concerning seismic requirements may necessitate beginning of a revision effort in the next several years.  No current activity.

 

C37.82 (Qualification of switchgear for class 1E service in nuclear power stations)

This Standard describes methods by which metal-enclosed power switchgear can be qualified for class 1E applications in nuclear power stations.  The document is relatively technology-independent, so that the document remains relevant even though it was initially approved many years ago.  It is expected that a revision effort may be necessary in the next several years.  No current activity.

 

C37.121 working group (Unit substations)

Chair: J. Smith, Vice Chair:  D. Edwards

This Standard describes the broad range of configurations for unit substations.  A unit substation is a substation consisting primarily of one or more transformers that are mechanically and electrically connected to, and coordinated in design with, incoming and outgoing equipment.  A revision is out for ballot.     

 

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Last updated: November, 2011