IEEE C37.09-1999

This test procedure summarizes the various tests that are made on ac high-voltage indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, except for generator circuit breakers, which are covered in IEEE Std C37.013-1997. It describes accepted methods used in making the tests and specifies the tests that will verify assigned ratings under ANSI/IEEE standards. This procedure does not preclude the use of other equivalent or more effective methods of demonstrating ratings. The tests are divided into the following classifications: a) Design tests (Referred to in IEC 60056-1987 and IEC 60694-1996 as Type Tests) b) Production tests (Referred to in IEC 60056-1987 and IEC 60694-1996 as Routine Tests) c) Tests after delivery d) Conformance tests Revision Standard - Superseded. 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.