IEEE 2655-2018
IEEE Approved Draft Atmospheric Above Grade Inspection and Assessment of Corrosion on Steel Electrical Transmission, Distribution, and Substation Structures
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IEEE 2655-2018 is an approved draft standard focused on atmospheric above-grade inspection and assessment of corrosion on steel electrical transmission, distribution, and substation structures. It addresses how corrosion on exposed structural steel may be identified and evaluated in power-system assets where weathering and environmental exposure can affect condition over time. For utilities, engineering teams, and inspection programs, the standard helps support more consistent decisions about asset condition, maintenance priority, and field assessment practices.
Overview of IEEE 2655-2018
This technical document is centered on corrosion inspection and condition assessment for steel structures used in electrical transmission, distribution, and substation applications. IEEE 2655-2018 provides a common reference point for above-grade, atmospheric exposure scenarios where deterioration can influence structural reliability. Its scope is especially relevant to field inspections, asset management workflows, and engineering reviews that need a structured way to evaluate visible corrosion and its potential impact on electrical infrastructure.
Typical use cases
This standard is commonly used when inspecting steel poles, lattice structures, and other above-grade support systems in utility environments. It may support routine maintenance inspections, post-weather-event evaluations, condition surveys, and documentation of corrosion findings for transmission corridors, distribution assets, and substations. IEEE 2655-2018 can also be useful during procurement or rehabilitation planning when organizations need a clearer basis for comparing inspection results and prioritizing corrective action.
Why it matters
Corrosion assessment is important because surface deterioration on steel electrical structures can affect safety, service continuity, and long-term asset performance. IEEE 2655-2018 helps promote more consistent inspection practices and clearer communication between field personnel, engineers, and asset managers. By using a shared technical basis for evaluating corrosion, organizations can reduce uncertainty, improve maintenance planning, and better support compliance-oriented documentation and risk management decisions.
- Atmospheric above-grade corrosion assessment
- Steel transmission, distribution, and substation structures
- Field inspection and condition documentation
- Utility maintenance and asset management support
- Visible corrosion evaluation for engineering review
- Publication Date: 2018
- Standard Status: Active
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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- This Version: 2655 (2018)
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