IEC TS 60871-3:2015
(Main)Shunt capacitors for a.c. power systems having a rated voltage above 1000 V - Part 3: Protection of shunt capacitors and shunt capacitor banks
Shunt capacitors for a.c. power systems having a rated voltage above 1000 V - Part 3: Protection of shunt capacitors and shunt capacitor banks
IEC/TS 60871-3:2015(E) which is a technical specification, gives guidance on the protection of shunt capacitors and shunt capacitor banks. it applies to capacitors according to IEC 60871-1. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Clearer writing of formulas on energy limitation for expulsion fuses;
- Updated normative references and bibliography;
- A new clause for synchronized switching has been added. Keywords: shunt capacitors, shunt capacitor banks
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IEC TS 60871-3
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Shunt capacitors for AC power systems having a rated voltage above 1 000 V –
Part 3: Protection of shunt capacitors and shunt capacitor banks
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD .5
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references .7
3 Terms and definitions .7
4 Internal fuses .7
4.1 General .7
4.2 Fuse characteristics .8
4.2.1 Rated current .8
4.2.2 Rated discharge capability .8
4.2.3 Disconnecting capability .
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Shunt capacitors for AC power systems having a rated voltage above 1 000 V –
Part 3: Protection of shunt capacitors and shunt capacitor banks
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Part 3: Protection of shunt capacitors and shunt capacitor banks
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© IEC 2023
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Internal fuses. 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Fuse characteristics . 8
4.2.1 Rated current . 8
4.2.2 Rated discharge capability . 8
4.2.3 Disconnecting capability .
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