IEEE PC62.23/D6, Oct 2017
IEEE Draft Application Guide for Surge Protection of Electric Generating Plants
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IEEE PC62.23/D6, Oct 2017 is a draft technical document focused on surge protection for electric generating plants. It addresses how protective measures may be applied to generators and related plant systems exposed to electrical surge events, helping engineers evaluate design choices with greater consistency. As an IEEE draft application guide, it is relevant where insulation coordination, equipment protection, and system reliability intersect, especially in power, energy, and industrial installations.
About IEEE PC62.23/D6, Oct 2017
This draft application guide provides technical direction for surge protection in the context of electric generating plants. IEEE PC62.23/D6, Oct 2017 is intended to support practical engineering decisions for protecting electrical components, circuits, and interconnected systems from transient overvoltage conditions. Its application-oriented scope suggests attention to protective devices, installation practices, and coordination considerations that may affect plant performance and equipment durability. Because it is a draft, it should be used with care when reviewing compliance or design basis material.
Where is IEEE PC62.23/D6, Oct 2017 used?
IEEE PC62.23/D6, Oct 2017 is most relevant in generating stations and associated electrical infrastructure where surge exposure can affect critical equipment. It may be used when planning protection for generator terminals, control circuits, auxiliary systems, switchgear, and connected power electronics. The document is also useful for engineers working on plant layouts, maintenance planning, and protection studies that involve transient voltage control. In these settings, it helps align surge protection decisions with the electrical characteristics of the installation.
Importance in practice
In practice, this standard matters because surge protection decisions can influence safety, availability, and long-term equipment condition. IEEE PC62.23/D6, Oct 2017 can support more consistent design reviews by helping teams compare protective approaches and identify where transient mitigation is needed. For procurement and engineering workflows, it may also improve specification clarity and testing expectations. Using a document like this can reduce avoidable damage, downtime, and inconsistent application of protection methods across generating plant projects.
- Draft application guidance for surge protection
- Electric generating plant electrical systems
- Transient overvoltage protection considerations
- Power, energy, and industrial applications
- Components, circuits, and system coordination
- Publication Date: 2017
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics; Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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- New Version Available: PC62.23 (2017)
- Previous Version: PC62.23 (2017)
- This Version: PC62.23 (2017)
- Previous Version: PC62.23 (2016)
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