IEEE P421.4/D1.16, March 2013
IEEE Approved Draft Guide for the Preparation of Excitation System Specifications
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IEEE P421.4/D1.16, March 2013 is an approved draft guide for the preparation of excitation system specifications, aimed at helping engineers define clear technical requirements for power system applications. It supports more consistent procurement and design by focusing attention on the functions, performance expectations, and interface details that matter in excitation systems. For organizations working with rotating electrical machines and associated control equipment, this document can help reduce ambiguity in specification writing and review.
What is IEEE P421.4/D1.16, March 2013?
This technical document addresses the preparation of specifications for excitation systems, which are commonly used to control field current in synchronous machines. IEEE P421.4/D1.16, March 2013 provides a structured reference for describing requirements, expected behavior, and relevant engineering considerations in a specification format. As an IEEE approved draft guide, it is useful when teams need a shared basis for documenting performance, interface, and application needs without relying on vague or incomplete language.
Where is IEEE P421.4/D1.16, March 2013 used?
This guide is typically used in power, energy, and industrial applications where excitation systems are being specified for generators, synchronous motors, or related rotating equipment. It may be used by engineers, specifiers, and procurement teams preparing project requirements, vendor documents, or technical evaluations. IEEE P421.4/D1.16, March 2013 is most relevant during equipment selection, system integration, and specification review for projects that depend on controlled excitation performance and clear interface definitions.
Why is IEEE P421.4/D1.16, March 2013 important?
Clear excitation system specifications help reduce misunderstandings between buyers, designers, and suppliers. IEEE P421.4/D1.16, March 2013 supports more consistent engineering practice by guiding how requirements are stated and checked, which can improve comparability during procurement and reduce the risk of omitted details. In practical terms, it helps teams document performance and control expectations in a way that supports testing, acceptance review, and coordinated implementation across power equipment projects.
- Guide for excitation system specification writing
- Focused on power and industrial machine applications
- Supports performance and interface definition
- Useful for procurement and technical review
- Helps reduce ambiguity in requirements
- Publication Date: 2014
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
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