IEEE 1617-2022
IEEE Guide for Assessment, Mitigation, and Control of Corrosion of Metallic Shields for Extruded Dielectric Cables Rated 5 kV to 46 kV
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IEEE 1617-2022 is a technical guide for assessing, mitigating, and controlling corrosion of metallic shields used on extruded dielectric cables rated 5 kV to 46 kV. It addresses a practical reliability issue in medium-voltage power cables, where shield corrosion can affect service life, fault performance, and maintenance planning. For engineers working with cable materials and power systems, IEEE 1617-2022 supports more informed design and condition-management decisions.
About IEEE 1617-2022
This standard focuses on the metallic shield components associated with extruded dielectric cable constructions and the ways corrosion can develop over time. IEEE 1617-2022 provides guidance for evaluation, mitigation, and control rather than a product specification alone, making it useful in technical review, engineering analysis, and asset management. Its scope aligns with engineered materials and power applications, especially where cable insulation systems must remain dependable under electrical and environmental stress.
Where is IEEE 1617-2022 used?
IEEE 1617-2022 is typically used in the planning, installation, inspection, and maintenance of medium-voltage cable systems from 5 kV through 46 kV. It is relevant to utilities, industrial power distribution, and facilities that rely on extruded dielectric cables with metallic shields. The guide may also support cable procurement and failure investigation when corrosion concerns arise in grounded shield systems, splices, terminations, or underground and exposed cable routes.
Importance in practice
In practice, IEEE 1617-2022 helps teams identify corrosion-related risks before they lead to degraded cable performance or unplanned outages. It supports more consistent assessment methods, clearer maintenance decisions, and better control of materials and environmental factors that influence shield condition. Using IEEE 1617-2022 can improve compliance discussions, reduce ambiguity in engineering specifications, and strengthen reliability expectations for cable systems operating in demanding service conditions.
- Corrosion assessment of metallic cable shields
- Mitigation and control guidance for medium-voltage cables
- Extruded dielectric cable systems rated 5 kV to 46 kV
- Support for inspection, maintenance, and failure review
- Engineering reference for cable reliability decisions
- Publication Date: 2023
- Standard Status: Active
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas; Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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