IEC TS 62271-210:2013

High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 210: Seismic qualification for metal enclosed and solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear assemblies for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV

IEC/TS 62271-210:2013 applies to metal enclosed switchgear and controlgear assemblies complying with IEC 62271-200 for metal enclosed and IEC 62271-201 for solid-insulation enclosed, ground or floor mounted, intended to be used under seismic conditions.

Appareillage à haute tension - Partie 210: Qualification sismique pour ensembles d'appareillage sous enveloppe métallique pour tensions assignées supérieures à 1 kV et inférieures ou égales à 52 kV

La CEI/TS 62271-210:2013 s'applique à des ensembles d'appareillage sous enveloppe métallique satisfaisant à la CEI 62271-200 pour les enveloppes métalliques et à la CEI 62271-201 pour les enveloppes isolées. Ces ensembles d'appareillage sont montés au sol ou sur le plancher d'un bâtiment et sont destinés à être utilisés dans des conditions sismiques.

General Information

• Status: Replaced
• Publication Date: 05-Feb-2013
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 29.130.10 - High voltage switchgear and controlgear
• Technical Committee: SC 17C - Assemblies
• Drafting Committee: WG 26 - TC 17/SC 17C/WG 26

Relations

• Replaced By: IEC 62271-207:2023 - High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 207: Seismic qualification for gas-insulated switchgear assemblies, metal enclosed and solid-insulation enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above 1 kV
• Effective Date: 17-Nov-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

IEC/TS 62271-210 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-02
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION
TECHNIQUE
High-voltage switchgear and controlgear –
Part 210: Seismic qualification for metal enclosed and solid-insulation enclosed
switchgear and controlgear assemblies for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to
and including 52 kV
Appareillage à haute tension –
Partie 210: Qualification sismique pour ensembles d'appareillage sous
enveloppe métallique pour tensions assignées supérieures à 1 kV et inférieures
ou égales à 52 kV
IEC/TS 62271-210:2013
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IEC/TS 62271-210 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-02
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION
TECHNIQUE
High-voltage switchgear and controlgear –

Part 210: Seismic qualification for metal enclosed and solid-insulation enclosed

switchgear and controlgear assemblies for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to

and including 52 kV
Appareillage à haute tension –

Partie 210: Qualification sismique pour ensembles d'appareillage sous

enveloppe métallique pour tensions assignées supérieures à 1 kV et inférieures

ou égales à 52 kV
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX U
ICS 29.130.10 ISBN 978-2-83220-615-7

– 2 – TS 62271-210 © IEC:2013
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4

1 General . 6

1.1 Scope . 6

1.2 Normative references . 6

2 Normal and special service conditions . 7

3 Terms and definitions . 7

4 Seismic qualification requirements . 7

4.1 General . 7
4.2 Preliminary analysis . 7
4.2.1 Selection of the representative test sample . 7
4.2.2 Mathematical model of the test sample . 7
4.3 Severities . 8
4.3.1 General . 8
4.3.2 Severity level 1 . 8
4.3.3 Severity level 2 . 9
4.4 Acceptance classes . 10
5 Qualification by test . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Mounting . 10
5.3 Test parameters . 11
5.3.1 Measurements . 11
5.3.2 Frequency range . 11
5.3.3 Parameters for resonant frequency search . 11
5.3.4 Parameters for time history test (seismic load test) . 11
5.4 Testing procedure . 12
5.4.1 General . 12
5.4.2 Inspection and functional checks . 12
5.4.3 Resonant frequency search . 12
5.4.4 Time history test (seismic load test) . 12
6 Qualification by combination of test and analysis . 13
6.1 General . 13
6.2 Numerical analysis . 14

6.2.1 General . 14
6.2.2 Static data (stiffness) . 14
6.2.3 Dynamic data . 14
6.2.4 Numerical model . 14
6.2.5 Computation methods . 15
6.3 Analysis by experience or similarity . 16
7 Evaluation of the seismic qualification . 16
7.1 Validity criteria of the seismic test . 16
7.2 Acceptance criteria of the test results . 16
7.3 Criteria of model acceptance . 17
7.4 Acceptance criteria of the numerical analysis results . 17
7.5 Acceptance criteria of the analysis results by similarity . 17
8 Documentation . 17
8.1 Information for seismic qualification . 17

TS 62271-210 © IEC:2013 – 3 –
8.2 Test report . 17

8.3 Analysis report when analysis is a numerical analysis . 18

8.4 Analysis report when analysis is performed by similarity . 18

Annex A (normative) Characterization of the test sample for analysis . 20

Annex B (informative) Criteria for seismic adequacy of enclosed switchgear and

controlgear assemblies . 21

Annex C (informative) Dynamic analysis methods . 24

Annex D (informative) Expected peak ground accelerations for different earthquake

scales . 27

Annex E (informative) Qualification process flowchart . 28
Bibliography . 29

Figure 1 – Severity level 1 (horizontal) – Zero period acceleration (ZPA) = 0,5 g . 9
Figure 2 – Severity level 2 (horizontal) − Zero period acceleration (ZPA) = 1 g . 10

Table D.1 – Earthquake zones with earthquake intensity and magnitude scale . 27

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

______________
HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR –

Part 210: Seismic qualification for metal enclosed and

solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear assemblies

for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by
agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IE
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IEC/TS 62271-210 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-02
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION
TECHNIQUE
High-voltage switchgear and controlgear –
Part 210: Seismic qualification for metal enclosed and solid-insulation enclosed
switchgear and controlgear assemblies for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to
and including 52 kV
Appareillage à haute tension –
Partie 210: Qualification sismique pour ensembles d'appareillage sous
enveloppe métallique pour tensions assignées supérieures à 1 kV et inférieures
ou égales à 52 kV
IEC/TS 62271-210:2013
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from
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Elle donne aussi des informations sur les projets et les les termes équivalents dans les langues additionnelles.
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IEC/TS 62271-210 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-02
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION
TECHNIQUE
High-voltage switchgear and controlgear –

Part 210: Seismic qualification for metal enclosed and solid-insulation enclosed

switchgear and controlgear assemblies for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to

and including 52 kV
Appareillage à haute tension –

Partie 210: Qualification sismique pour ensembles d'appareillage sous

enveloppe métallique pour tensions assignées supérieures à 1 kV et inférieures

ou égales à 52 kV
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX U
ICS 29.130.10 ISBN 978-2-83220-615-7

– 2 – TS 62271-210 © IEC:2013
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 General . 6
1.1 Scope . 6
1.2 Normative references . 6
2 Normal and special service conditions . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Seismic qualification requirements . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Preliminary analysis . 7
4.2.1 Selection of the representative test sample . 7
4.2.2 Mathematical model of the test sample . 7
4.3 Severities . 8
4.3.1 General . 8
4.3.2 Severity level 1 . 8
4.3.3 Severity level 2 . 9
4.4 Acceptance classes . 10
5 Qualification by test . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Mounting . 10
5.3 Test parameters . 11
5.3.1 Measurements . 11
5.3.2 Frequency range . 11
5.3.3 Parameters for resonant frequency search . 11
5.3.4 Parameters for time history test (seismic load test) . 11
5.4 Testing procedure . 12
5.4.1 General . 12
5.4.2 Inspection and functional checks . 12
5.4.3 Resonant frequency search . 12
5.4.4 Time history test (seismic load test) . 12
6 Qualification by combination of test and analysis . 13
6.1 General . 13
6.2 Numerical analysis . 14
6.2.1 General . 14
6.2.2 Static data (stiffness) . 14
6.2.3 Dynamic data . 14
6.2.4 Numerical model . 14
6.2.5 Computation methods . 15
6.3 Analysis by experience or similarity . 16
7 Evaluation of the seismic qualification . 16
7.1 Validity criteria of the seismic test . 16
7.2 Acceptance criteria of the test results . 16
7.3 Criteria of model acceptance . 17
7.4 Acceptance criteria of the numerical analysis results . 17
7.5 Acceptance criteria of the analysis results by similarity . 17
8 Documentation . 17
8.1 Information for seismic qualification . 17

TS 62271-210 © IEC:2013 – 3 –
8.2 Test report . 17
8.3 Analysis report when analysis is a numerical analysis . 18
8.4 Analysis report when analysis is performed by similarity . 18
Annex A (normative) Characterization of the test sample for analysis . 20
Annex B (informative) Criteria for seismic adequacy of enclosed switchgear and
controlgear assemblies . 21
Annex C (informative) Dynamic analysis methods . 24
Annex D (informative) Expected peak ground accelerations for different earthquake
scales . 27
Annex E (informative) Qualification process flowchart . 28
Bibliography . 29

Figure 1 – Severity level 1 (horizontal) – Zero period acceleration (ZPA) = 0,5 g . 9
Figure 2 – Severity level 2 (horizontal) − Zero period acceleration (ZPA) = 1 g . 10

Table D.1 – Earthquake zones with earthquake intensity and magnitude scale . 27

– 4 – TS 62271-210 © IEC:2013
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
______________
HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR –

Part 210: Seismic qualification for metal enclosed and
solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear assemblies
for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by
agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee h
...