IEEE C37.18-1979
IEEE Standard Field Discharge Circuit Breakers for Rotating Electric Machinery
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About This Item
IEEE C37.18-1979 is an English-language standard for field discharge circuit breakers used with rotating electric machinery. It addresses the technical requirements associated with controlling or interrupting discharge paths in power and industrial equipment, where insulation, switching performance, and safe operation can be important. For engineers, purchasers, and maintenance teams, this document helps define a consistent reference for equipment selection and evaluation in electrical systems tied to power, energy, and industrial applications.
Overview of IEEE C37.18-1979
This standard focuses on field discharge circuit breakers and their role in rotating electric machinery, where controlled discharge of the field circuit may be needed during stopping, fault handling, or protective switching. IEEE C37.18-1979 provides a technical basis for understanding the intended application, performance considerations, and equipment expectations for this type of device. It is particularly relevant when comparing products, reviewing legacy system specifications, or aligning electrical design decisions with a recognized engineering document.
Typical use cases
IEEE C37.18-1979 is typically consulted for rotating machinery installations that include field circuits requiring controlled discharge equipment, such as large motors, generators, and related industrial drive systems. It may support design reviews, procurement specifications, and maintenance documentation for power and energy applications where circuit interruption and discharge behavior affect machine protection. The standard is also useful when assessing replacement components or comparing legacy hardware against documented technical requirements.
Why it matters
Using IEEE C37.18-1979 as a reference can improve consistency in how field discharge circuit breakers are specified, evaluated, and maintained. That matters because equipment connected to rotating machinery must operate safely and predictably under electrical stress, and unclear requirements can increase risk during switching or fault conditions. For compliance and procurement teams, the standard helps support clearer documentation, better product comparison, and more reliable engineering decisions when working with this specialized class of apparatus.
- Field discharge circuit breakers
- Rotating electric machinery
- Power and industrial applications
- Performance and safety reference
- Legacy equipment evaluation
- Publication Date: 1979
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
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- This Version: C37.18 (1979)
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