IEEE PC37.104/D9, April 2012
IEEE Guide for Automatic Reclosing of Circuit Breakers for AC Distribution and Transmission Lines
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IEEE PC37.104/D9, April 2012 is a technical guide for automatic reclosing of circuit breakers on AC distribution and transmission lines, helping define how reclosing practices are applied in power system protection. It is relevant to utility and industrial networks where temporary faults may clear quickly and service restoration needs to be controlled. As an inactive draft standard, IEEE PC37.104/D9, April 2012 remains useful as a reference for engineering review, equipment coordination, and specification alignment.
What is IEEE PC37.104/D9, April 2012?
This standard addresses the engineering considerations behind automatic reclosing for circuit breakers used on AC distribution and transmission lines. It typically provides guidance for selecting reclosing practices, coordinating protection devices, and managing fault-clearing behavior in line protection schemes. IEEE PC37.104/D9, April 2012 is therefore relevant when designers need a structured technical reference for breaker reclosing logic, system reliability, and safe restoration after transient faults. Its focus is practical rather than theoretical, supporting consistent protection design.
Where is IEEE PC37.104/D9, April 2012 used?
IEEE PC37.104/D9, April 2012 is used in power utility protection systems, substation engineering, and transmission or distribution line control where automatic reclosing is part of the operating scheme. It may also inform the specification of protection relays, breaker control logic, and coordination studies for AC networks. In practice, it supports workflows involving line faults, temporary outages, and restoration timing in systems that serve industrial, commercial, or grid-connected loads.
Why is IEEE PC37.104/D9, April 2012 important?
This document matters because reclosing decisions can affect protection reliability, outage duration, and equipment stress. Using IEEE PC37.104/D9, April 2012 can help engineers apply more consistent design and testing practices when defining breaker behavior after a fault. It also supports safer coordination between protection devices and improves procurement and specification clarity for utility-grade switching equipment. For operators, that can mean better control over restoration and fewer unnecessary interruptions.
- Automatic reclosing guidance
- AC distribution and transmission lines
- Circuit breaker protection coordination
- Utility and substation applications
- Engineering reference for line fault recovery
- Publication Date: 2012
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Computing and Processing; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
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