IEEE standards are a set of guidelines and specifications developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. They provide a common framework for electrical test technicians to ensure the safety, reliability, and interoperability of electrical systems and equipment.
Familiarity with IEEE standards is essential for technicians to effectively perform tests, interpret results, and maintain compliance with industry best practices. The following summary lists important IEEE standards by equipment type for quick reference.
Batteries
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446 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Emergency and Standby Power Systems for Industrial and Commercial Applications (Orange Book)
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450 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications
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1106 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Installation, Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Nickel-Cadmium Batteries for Stationary Applications
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1187 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Installation Design and Installation of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications
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1188 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Batteries for Stationary Applications
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1491 – IEEE Guide for Selection and Use of Battery Monitoring Equipment in Stationary Applications
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1561 – IEEE Guide for Optimizing the Performance and Life of Lead-Acid Batteries in Remote Hybrid Power Systems
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1657 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualifications for Installation and Maintenance of Stationary Batteries
Cables
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48 – IEEE Test procedures and requirements for alternating-current cable terminations 2.5 kV through 765 kV
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400 – IEEE Guide for field testing and evaluation of the insulation of shielded power cable systems
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404 – IEEE Extruded and laminated dielectric shielded cable joints rated 2500 V to 500000 V
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525 – IEEE Guide for the design and installation of cable systems in substations
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532 – IEEE Guide for selecting and testing jackets for underground cables
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576 – IEEE Recommended practice for installation, termination, and testing of insulated power cable as used in industrial and commercial applications
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835 – IEEE Power cable ampacity tables
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1143 – IEEE Guide on shielding practice for low voltage cables
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1202 – IEEE Flame testing of cables for use in cable tray in industrial and commercial occupancies
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1300 – IEEE Guide for cable connections for gas-insulated substations
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1406 – IEEE Guide to the use of gas-in-fluid analysis for electric power cable systems
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C62.22.1 – IEEE Guide for the connection of surge arresters to protect insulated, shielded electric power cable systems
Circuit Breakers
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1015 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Applying Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Used in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (Blue Book)
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C37.13 – IEEE Standard for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures
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C37.95 – IEEE Guide for Protective Relaying of Utility-Consumer Interconnections
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C37.100 – Standard Definitions for Power Switchgear
Grounding Systems
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81 – IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Grounding System
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142 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (Green Book)
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1050 – IEEE Guide for Instrumentation and Control Equipment Grounding in Generating Stations
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1100 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Electronic Equipment (Emerald Book)
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1246 – IEEE Guide for Temporary Protective Grounding Systems Used in Substations
Liquid and Gasses
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C57.104 – IEEE Guide for the Interpretation of Gases Generated in Oil-Immersed Transformers
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C57.106 – IEEE Guide for Acceptance and Maintenance of Insulating Oil in Equipment
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C57.111 – IEEE Guide for Acceptance of Silicone Insulating Fluid and Its Maintenance in Transformers
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C57.121 – IEEE Guide for Acceptance and Maintenance of Less-Flammable Hydrocarbon Fluid in Transformers
Motors
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43 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Testing Insulation Resistance of Electric Machinery
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841 – IEEE Standard for Petroleum and Chemical Industry – Premium-Efficiency, Severe-Duty, Totally Enclosed Squirrel Cage Induction Motors from 0.75 kW to 370 kW (1 hp to 500 hp)
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3004.8 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Motor Protection in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
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C37.96 – IEEE Guide for AC Motor Protection
Transformers
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C57.152 – IEEE Guide for Diagnostic Field Testing of Fluid-Filled Power Transformers, Regulators, and Reactors
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C57.161 – IEEE Guide for Dielectric Frequency Response Test
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C57.111 – IEEE Guide for Acceptance of Silicone Insulating Fluid and Its Maintenance in Transformers
Relay
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242 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (Buff Book)
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399 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Analysis (Brown Book)
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551 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Calculating AC Short-Circuit Currents in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (Violet Book)
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C57.13.1 – IEEE Guide for Field Testing of Relaying Current Transformers
Safety
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80 – IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding
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1584 – IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations
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3007.3 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Safety in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
Systems and Facilities
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141 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants (Red Book)
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241 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Power Systems in Commercial Buildings (Gray Book)
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493 – IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design of Reliable Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (Gold Book)
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602 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Systems in Health Care Facilities (White Book)
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739 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Energy Management in Industrial and Commercial Facilities (Bronze Book)
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902 – IEEE Guide for Maintenance, Operation, and Safety of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (Yellow Book)
