IEEE Standard for Surge Withstand
Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays and
Relay Systems Associated with
Electric Power Apparatus
Sponsored by the
Power System Relaying Committee
IEEE
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17 September 2012
IEEE Power & Energy Society
IEEE Std C37.90.1™-2012
(Revision of
IEEE Std C37.90.1-2002
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IEEE Std C37.90.1™-2012
(Revision of
IEEE Std C37.90.1-2002)
IEEE Standard for Surge Withstand
Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays and
Relay Systems Associated with
Electric Power Apparatus
Sponsor
Power System Relaying Committee
of the
IEEE Power & Energy Society
Approved 30 August 2012
IEEE-SA Standards Board
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Abstract: Two types of design tests for relays and relay systems that relate to the immunity of
this equipment to repetitive electrical transients are specified. Test generator characteristics, test
waveforms, selection of equipment terminals on which tests are to be conducted, test procedures,
criteria for acceptance and documentation of test results are described. This standard has been
harmonized with IEC standards where consensus could be reached.
Keywords: fast transient test, IEEE C37.90.1, oscillatory test, relay, relay systems, surge
withstand capability, SWC
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