IEEE P387/DD2017, Jan 2017
Generator Units Applied as Standby Power Supplies for Nuclear Power Generating Stations
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P387/DD2017, Jan 2017 is a technical standard focused on generator units applied as standby power supplies for nuclear power generating stations. It addresses a specialized electrical and nuclear engineering application where reliable backup generation is critical to plant safety and continuity. This specification is relevant to equipment selection, design expectations, and performance considerations for standby supply systems, helping ensure that generator units used in this context meet consistent technical requirements.
About P387/DD2017, Jan 2017
P387/DD2017, Jan 2017 sets out guidance for generator units intended to operate as standby power supplies in nuclear power generating stations. In practice, that means the document is concerned with electrical generating equipment used when normal station power is unavailable or needs support. For engineers, procurement teams, and plant technical staff, it offers a reference point for comparing design features, verifying suitability, and aligning equipment choices with the demands of a nuclear power environment.
Where is P387/DD2017, Jan 2017 used?
This standard is mainly used in nuclear generating stations and related power systems where standby generation must support essential loads. It is relevant to generator units, auxiliary power arrangements, and equipment interfaces that keep critical station functions available during outages or abnormal operating conditions. Because the subject area includes power, energy, and industrial applications, it may also inform specification work, technical review, and maintenance planning for heavy-duty electrical equipment in controlled plant settings.
Importance in practice
Standby power in nuclear facilities is closely tied to safety, reliability, and operational control, so P387/DD2017, Jan 2017 matters beyond simple equipment selection. It can help reduce ambiguity in design and procurement, support more consistent testing and acceptance decisions, and improve confidence in generator performance under demanding conditions. Using a defined standard also aids compliance efforts by giving stakeholders a common technical basis for evaluation and documentation.
- Standby generator unit requirements
- Nuclear station electrical support systems
- Design and procurement reference
- Performance and acceptance considerations
- Backup power reliability in critical facilities
- Publication Date: 2017
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Nuclear Engineering; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
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