IEEE P1299/D6, July 2007
IEEE Draft Guide for Connection of Surge Arresters to Protect Insulated Shielded Electric Power Cable Systems
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IEEE P1299/D6, July 2007 is an IEEE draft guide focused on connecting surge arresters to insulated, shielded electric power cable systems. It addresses a practical protection issue in power, energy, and industry applications: how to manage overvoltage risks without compromising cable insulation or shielding performance. For engineers and buyers reviewing installation or design guidance, this standard can help clarify connection practices and reduce uncertainty when specifying surge protection for cable-based power networks.
IEEE P1299/D6, July 2007 overview
This draft guide provides technical direction for using surge arresters with insulated shielded electric power cable systems. IEEE P1299/D6, July 2007 is best understood as a design and application reference rather than a general-purpose specification. Its focus is on the connection interface between the arrester and the cable system, where grounding, shielding, and insulation behavior can affect protection effectiveness. In that context, the document supports more consistent engineering decisions for surge mitigation in power systems.
Typical use cases
IEEE P1299/D6, July 2007 is relevant when planning or reviewing surge protection for shielded power cables in substations, industrial distribution networks, and utility installations. It may be used when selecting how arresters should be connected to protect cable terminations, joints, or other exposed points in insulated cable systems. The guide is also useful during equipment procurement and installation review, especially where cable shielding and grounding arrangements must work together with overvoltage protection equipment.
Why this standard matters
In practice, the connection method for a surge arrester can influence protection level, insulation stress, and system reliability. IEEE P1299/D6, July 2007 helps reduce design variation by giving a common technical basis for these connections in shielded cable systems. That matters for compliance review, coordination of protective devices, and specification control across projects. Using a recognized guide can also support safer installation choices and more predictable performance in power, energy, and industrial applications.
- Surge arrester connection guidance
- Insulated shielded cable systems
- Power, energy, and industry applications
- Grounding and shielding considerations
- Design and installation reference
- Publication Date: 2008
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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- This Version: P1299 (2008)
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