IEEE PC37.12.1/D6, Aug 2018
Voltage Circuit Breakers (Over 1000 Volts)
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PC37.12.1/D6, Aug 2018 is a technical standard for voltage circuit breakers over 1000 volts, providing guidance for equipment used in higher-voltage power systems. It helps define the design and performance expectations that support safe switching and interruption duties in electrical networks. As a standards document tied to components, circuits, devices and systems, it is relevant where reliable breaker operation, coordination, and engineering consistency are important.
About PC37.12.1/D6, Aug 2018
This standard addresses voltage circuit breakers intended for applications above 1000 volts, where interruption performance and insulation considerations become especially important. PC37.12.1/D6, Aug 2018 is typically used as a reference for technical requirements, testing expectations, and product comparison in high-voltage breaker work. For engineers, procurement teams, and test personnel, it offers a structured basis for evaluating how a breaker is built and how it may perform under specified electrical conditions.
Where is PC37.12.1/D6, Aug 2018 used?
PC37.12.1/D6, Aug 2018 is commonly used in utility and industrial power environments that rely on medium- and high-voltage switching equipment. It is relevant to substations, power distribution assemblies, and installations where circuit breakers must interrupt fault or load currents above 1000 volts. The standard may also support equipment specification and review in projects involving power infrastructure, electrical system upgrades, and breaker selection for controlled switching applications.
Importance in practice
In practice, PC37.12.1/D6, Aug 2018 helps bring consistency to the design and evaluation of voltage circuit breakers, which can reduce technical risk during specification, testing, and acceptance. Clear requirements matter because breaker performance affects safety, system reliability, and interruption capability. Using a defined standard can also improve procurement comparisons and help teams align on ratings, construction expectations, and compliance checks for equipment serving demanding electrical networks.
- Voltage circuit breakers over 1000 volts
- Design and performance requirements
- Testing and compliance reference
- High-voltage switching equipment context
- Power system safety and reliability
- Publication Date: 2018
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Power, Energy and Industry Applications
- Official IEEE: Doi link
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