IEEE 22-1952
AIEE Standard for Air Switches, Insulator Units, and Bus Supports (Supersedes AIEE No 22- 1942 and 22A- 1949)
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22-1952 is the AIEE Standard for Air Switches, Insulator Units, and Bus Supports, a technical document that addresses equipment used in power and energy applications. It focuses on the construction and application of air switch assemblies, insulator units, and bus support components that help maintain electrical isolation and mechanical support in energized systems. For users handling procurement, design review, or legacy equipment reference, this standard provides an important baseline for consistent specification and comparison.
About 22-1952
The AIEE Standard for Air Switches, Insulator Units, and Bus Supports defines requirements and technical considerations for components commonly used in electrical distribution and substation-type arrangements. As a superseded standard, 22-1952 is mainly valuable as a historical reference for earlier design practice, rating expectations, and component terminology. Its scope is tied to air switch hardware and the insulating and supporting elements that keep buswork properly separated, aligned, and mechanically secure under operating conditions.
Where is 22-1952 used?
22-1952 is most relevant in power-system environments where air switches, insulator units, and bus supports are part of the equipment layout. That can include switchgear assemblies, bus structures, and related utility or industrial electrical installations that rely on rigid support and clear insulation distances. It may also be useful when reviewing older systems, matching replacement parts, or interpreting legacy drawings and specifications. The standard helps identify how these components were intended to function together in practical engineering applications.
Importance in practice
In practice, this standard supports consistency in design and procurement for components that affect electrical isolation and structural stability. Clear requirements for air switches, insulator units, and bus supports can reduce ambiguity when comparing products, checking compatibility, or evaluating legacy installations. For engineers and maintenance teams, 22-1952 can help with compliance reviews, retrofit planning, and risk reduction by providing a common technical reference for component expectations, even though the document has been superseded.
- Air switch construction and application
- Insulator unit selection and support
- Bus support alignment and stability
- Legacy power-system reference
- Superseded AIEE technical guidance
- Publication Date: 1952
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
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- This Version: 22 (1952)
- Previous Version: 22 (1940)
- Previous Version: 22 (1925)
- Previous Version: 22 (1962)
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