Subcommittee Name
High Voltage Circuit Breakers Subcommittee
Scope
Treatment of all matters relating to high voltage power circuit breakers (above 1000 Volts AC and 3200 Volts DC).
Chairman:
Vice-Chair / Secretary:
What's new in HVCB Subcommittee?
- Task Force to evaluate the need for better nameplate reporting of SF6 quantities -- Eldridge Byron to chair
- HVCB passed a motion to create a Task Force (TF) to C37.012 to study possible revisions to C37.012 -- Roy Alexander to chair
Subcommittee Documents, Working Groups, and Task Forces:
| Document | Title | Chairperson | Activity | Status* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC37.01 | IEEE Standard for High-Voltage Direct Current Circuit Breakers Above 3200 Vdc | Joanne Hu | Active PAR |
New WG PAR Approved: 5/15/2020 PAR Expires: 12/31/2024 |
| C37.04-2018 | IEEE Standard for Ratings and Requirements for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V | Active Document |
Document Approved: 5/31/2019 Document Expires: 12/31/2029 |
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| C37.04-2018/Cor 1-2021 | IEEE Standard for Ratings and Requirements for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V - Corrigendum 1 | Active Document |
Document Approved: 9/24/2021 | |
| PC37.04a | IEEE Standard for Ratings and Requirements for AC High Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V Amendment: Changes to construction requirements and clarification of certain related required capabilities | John Webb | Active PAR |
PAR Approved: 12/8/2021 PAR Expires: 12/31/2025 |
| C37.06-2009 | IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis - Preferred Ratings and Related Required Capabilities for Voltages Above 1000 V | Superseded Document |
Document Approved: 11/6/2009 Document Expired: 12/31/2019 Superseded by C37.04 |
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| C37.06.1-2017 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Preferred Ratings for High-Voltage (>1000 volts) AC Circuit Breakers Designated Definite Purpose for Fast Transient Recovery Voltage Rise Times | Active Document |
Document Approved: 2/6/2018 Document Expires: 12/31/2028 |
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| C37.09-2018 | IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V | Active Document |
Document Approved: 4/11/2019 Document Expires: 12/31/2029 |
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| C37.09-2018/Cor 1-2021 | IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V - Corrigendum 1 | Active Document |
Document Approved: 6/3/2021 | |
| PC37.09a | IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V Amendment: Modifications to test procedures | Jan Weisker | Active PAR |
PAR Approved: 12/8/2021 PAR Expires: 12/31/2025 |
| C37.010-2016 | IEEE Application Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers > 1000 Vac Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis | Active Document |
Document Approved: 4/17/2017 Document Expires: 12/13/2027 |
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| PC37.010 | IEEE Application Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers > 1000 Vac Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis | Andy Keels | Active PAR |
PAR Approved: 12/8/2021 PAR Expires: 12/31/2025 |
| C37.011-2019 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Transient Recovery Voltage for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V | Active Document |
Document Approved: 5/30/2019 Document Expires: 12/31/2029 |
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| C37.012-2014 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Capacitance Current Switching for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Above 1000 V | Active Document |
Document Approved: 5/8/2014 Document Expires: 12/31/2024 |
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| C37.012-2014/Cor 1-2016 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Capacitance Current Switching for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Above 1000 V - Corrigendum 1 | Active Document |
Document Approved: 2/12/2016 | |
| C37.012a-2020 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Capacitance Current Switching for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Above 1000 V Amendment: Changing the capacitive inrush/outrush limitations of switchgear | Active Document |
Document Approved: 8/7/2020 | |
| PC37.012 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Capacitive Current Switching for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Above 1000 V | Roy Alexander | Active PAR |
PAR Approved: 3/24/2022 PAR Expires: 12/31/2024 RevCom Approved: 9/26/2022 |
| C37.015-2017 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Shunt Reactor Switching | Active Document |
Document Approved: 3/16/2018 Document Expires: 12/31/2028 |
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| C37.016-2018 | IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Switchers Rated 15.5 kV through 245 kV | Active Document |
Document Approved: 2/14/2019 Document Expires: 12/31/2029 |
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| C37.016-2018/Cor 1-2021 | IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Switchers Rated 15.5 kV through 245 kV - Corrigendum 1 | Active Document |
Document Approved: 2/11/2022 | |
| PC37.016 | IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Switchers Rated 15.5 kV through 245 kV | Neil McCord | Active PAR |
PAR Approved: 12/8/2021 PAR Expires: 12/31/2025 |
| C37.017-2020 | IEEE Standard for Bushings for High-Voltage (Over 1000 Vac) Circuit Breakers and Gas-Insulated Switchgear | Active Document |
Document Approved: 1/29/2021 Document Expires: 12/31/2031 |
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| C37.10-2011 | IEEE Guide for Investigation, Analysis, and Reporting of Power Circuit Breaker Failures | Active Document |
Document Approved: 12/30/2011 Document Expires: 12/31/2021 |
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| PC37.10 | IEEE Guide for Investigation, Analysis, and Reporting of Power Circuit Breaker Failures | Todd Irwin | Active PAR |
PAR Approved: 12/3/2020 PAR Expires: 12/31/2024 |
| C37.10.1-2018 | IEEE Guide for the Selection of Monitoring for Circuit Breakers | Active Document |
Document Approved: 5/9/2019 Document Expires: 12/31/2029 |
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| C37.11-2014 | IEEE Standard Requirements for Electrical Control for AC High-Voltage (>1000 V) Circuit Breakers | Active Document |
Document Approved: 2/20/2015 Document Expires: 12/31/2025 |
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| PC37.11 | IEEE Standard Requirements for Electrical Control for AC High-Voltage (>1000 V) Circuit Breakers | John Webb | Active PAR |
PAR Approved: 2/8/2019 PAR Expires: 12/31/2023 |
| C37.12-2018 | IEEE Guide for Specifications of High-Voltage Circuit Breakers (over 1000 V) | Active Document |
Document Approved: 4/17/2019 Document Expires: 12/31/2029 |
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| PC37.12 | IEEE Guide for Specifications of High-Voltage Circuit Breakers (over 1000 V) | Todd Irwin | ||
| C37.12.1-2018 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Instruction Manual Content of AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Above 1000 V | Active Document |
Document Approved: 4/16/2019 Document Expires: 12/31/2029 |
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| PC37.12.1 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Instruction Manual Content of AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Above 1000 V | Sam Zaharko | ||
| C37.122-2021 | IEEE Standard for High-Voltage Gas-Insulated Substations Rated Above 52 kV | Active Document |
Document Approved: 8/25/2021 Document Expires: 12/31/2031 |
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| C37.122.2-2011 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Gas-Insulated Substations Rated 1 kV to 52 kV | Inactive - Reserved Document |
Document Approved: 2/7/2012 Document Expires: 12/31/2022 |
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| PC37.122.2 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Gas-Insulated Substations Rated 1 kV to 52 kV | Eldridge Byron | Active PAR |
PAR Approved: 6/13/2019 PAR Expires: 12/31/2023 |
| C37.122.3-2011 | IEEE Guide for Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Gas Handling for High-Voltage (over 1000 Vac) Equipment | Inactive - Reserved Document |
Document Approved: 1/9/2012 Document Expires: 12/31/2022 |
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| PC37.122.3 | IEEE Guide for Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Gas Handling for High-Voltage (over 1000 Vac) Equipment | Billy Lao | Active PAR |
PAR Approved: 9/5/2019 PAR Expires: 12/31/2023 |
| PC37.122.10 | IEEE Guide for Handling Non-Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Gas Mixtures for High Voltage Equipment | Billy Lao | Active PAR |
New WG PAR Approved: 9/5/2019 PAR Expires: 12/31/2023 |
| IEEE/IEC 62271-37-013-2021 | IEEE/IEC International Standard for High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 37-013: Alternating Current Generator Circuit Breakers | Active Document |
Document Approved: 10/19/2021 Document Expires: 12/31/2031 |
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| IEEE/IEC 62271-37-082-2012 | High-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 37-082: Standard Practice for the Measurement of Sound Pressure Levels on Alternating Current Circuit-breakers | Active Document |
Document Approved: 10/22/2012 Document Expires: 12/31/2022 |
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| IEEE/IEC P62271-37-082 | High-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 37-082: Standard Practice for the Measurement of Sound Pressure Levels on Alternating Current Circuit-breakers | Leslie Falkingham | Active PAR |
PAR Approved: 12/8/2021 PAR Expires: 12/31/2025 |
* All future dates are expected dates.
For more information on the HVCB Subcommittee please see the Minutes of the Meetings.
Updated: January 4, 2023