IEEE 28B-1956
AIEE Revised Report on Standards for Valve and Expulsion Type Lightning Arresters
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28B-1956 is a superseded technical standard, titled AIEE Revised Report on Standards for Valve and Expulsion Type Lightning Arresters, that addresses the design and application of arrester types used in power and energy systems. It is relevant where surge protection, insulation coordination, and equipment reliability are important in components, circuits, devices, and systems. This document helps define the technical expectations for these lightning arresters in service environments where transient overvoltage control matters.
28B-1956 overview
This standard focuses on valve and expulsion type lightning arresters, which were used to protect electrical apparatus from lightning and switching surges. In the context of power and industry applications, 28B-1956 provides a revised technical basis for understanding arrester performance, construction, and suitable application practices. It is most useful when reviewing historical engineering requirements, legacy equipment documentation, or older compliance references tied to arrester selection and evaluation.
Typical use cases
28B-1956 is typically consulted for legacy power-system equipment, including substations, transmission or distribution installations, and industrial electrical networks that used valve or expulsion type arresters. It may also support maintenance records, replacement planning, and comparison of older surge-protection equipment against historical design expectations. Engineers, technicians, and procurement teams working with vintage components can use it to better interpret equipment ratings, application limits, and technical documentation.
Why this standard matters
Even as a superseded document, 28B-1956 remains important for consistency when dealing with older arrester installations and archival engineering records. It can help reduce risk by supporting more informed decisions about compatibility, inspection, and replacement of protection devices in existing systems. For organizations managing legacy infrastructure, the standard may also improve procurement accuracy and technical review by providing a recognized reference for historical arrester practice and performance expectations.
- Valve and expulsion arrester focus
- Surge protection for power systems
- Legacy equipment reference
- Historical design and application context
- Support for inspection and replacement decisions
- Publication Date: 1956
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
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