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STRATEGIC POLICY STATEMENT
IEC/TC or SC
IEC TC 17
Secretariat
Sweden
Date
2002-04-05
Please ensure this form is annexed to the Report to the Committee of Action if it has been prepared during a meeting, or sent to the
Central Office promptly after its contents have been agreed by the committee.
Title of TC
Switchgear and Controlgear
A. Background
Scope and responsibilities:
To establish and maintain standards on high- and low-voltage switchgear and controlgear as well
as their assemblies, together with associated control and/or power equipment, measuring and
signalling equipment.
Subcommittees
17 A: High-voltage switchgear and controlgear
17 B: Low -voltage switchgear and controlgear
17 C: High-voltage prefabricated switchgear and controlgear assemblies
17 D: Low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
Liasons
Inside IEC liasons are not formally established. Collaborations are carried out on a project basis,
including the establishment of joint working groups.
External to IEC
UNIPEDE (Liason A)
List of P-members: see Annex A, page7.
B. Environment
B.1 Business environment
IEC Standardization for switchgear and controlgear worldwide has reached a level far higher
than that for most other types of equipment, today.
As the development of electric power systems is a key issue for less industrialized and
developing countries, and as these countries to a large extent lack experienced personnel, IEC
standards on switchgear and controlgear also serve as means for the transfer of knowledge and
as guideline for planning.
In many cases high-voltage switchgear serves as the ultimate safety device in transmission and
distribution networks. This aspect has great influence on the philosophy of work of the
subcommittees dealing with high-voltage equipment and substations. Also, the interaction of
high-voltage switchgear with networks and loads as well as the systems reaction to switching
operations have to be taken into account.
High-voltage enclosed switchgear is mainly used due to environmental constraints of various
types. It has special advantages regarding safety for personnel and flexibility. Interfaces with
connected equipment require collaboration with other equipment committees.
Gas-insulated transmission systems (GIL) have been developed in the recent years to replace
lines and cables for very high transmission energies.
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Low-voltage switchgear built to IEC Standards is used mainly in industrial environments.
However, possible handling by unskilled operators has to be taken into account.
Therefore, increasing safety demands necessitate the development of new and the adaption of
existing international standards.
Low-voltage switchgear assemblies are of growing importance due to a higher degree of
automation and control in buildings, construction sites, factories, offices, etc.
Common to all types of switchgear are requirements for upmost reliability. This leads to high
levels of testing during development and manufacture which are based on comprehensive
standards for type and routine tests.
The standards for the different spectra of products and applications of high-voltage and low-
voltage switchgear and controlgear address, along with the manufacturers of the equipment,
mainly two groups of users: in the field of high-voltage particularly utilities, in the field of low-
voltage primarily industrial users and manufacturers of equipment into which low-voltage
switchgear is integrated.
While, generally speaking, the manufacturers of switchgear and controlgear are adequately
represented in TC 17 and the subcommittees it would be desirable to have a more active
participation from the users side.
The evolution of switchgear and controlgear technologies, the trends toward higher degrees of
automation, the integration of various additional functions into primary equipment, the changing
political environments saving of energy, deregulation, etc. and the growth of the international
trade require the maintenance of the existing as well as the development of new IEC standards on
high- and low-voltage switchgear and controlgear.
B.2 Market demand
Global market expansions continue to create high demands for international standards on
switchgear and controlgear. Upon this background the harmonization of existing national standards
through their integration into IEC is of major importance.
B.3 Trends in technology and trade
No dramatic changes are foreseen in the principal technology of switchgear and controlgear.
Yet, there is an ongoing evolution, particularly in the area of low-voltage towards power
electronic switchgear and towards electronic control equipment. The complexity of low-voltage
switchgear and switchgear assemblies will continue to grow. Integrated sensors are more and
more used to control the operation of switchgear.
In high-voltage switchgear electronic circuits are being incorporated for the integration of the
switchgear into automated substation and network controls. Monitoring and life management
aim at lowering the operatonal costs. High-voltage switchgear assemblies are installed to save
space and further improve reliability.
Gas-insulated transmission lines (GIL) will be an alternative to overhead lines and cables
particularly to transport high amounts of energy.
Political and economic constraints will reduce the safety margins, necessitate lower equipment
and operational costs, and enforce development trends for higher reliability and availability.
Electromagnetic imission will have to be considered very carefully due to the higher complexity
of the switchgear and controlgear and the extensive application of electronic devices.
B.4 Ecological environment
The nature of the primary technologies of switchgear and controlgear implies that practically all
constructional elements can be recycled without limitations. There are no detrimental emissions
during the switching process.
Care is taken to avoid the use of toxic materials or materials which may produce toxic
byproducts.
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One of the extinguishing media used in high-voltage switchgear is Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF
6
).
This gas is listed as a greenhouse gas. This is recognized by establishing very low limits for
permissible leakages and requiring the use of the gas in a closed cycle.
Low- and high-voltage switchgear and controlgear does not emit electromagnetic disturbances.
Visual and acoustic impact is controlled closely.
C. Work programme
Current work
The current status of programmes of work for TC 17 and its subcommittees (projects and
timescale) can be found in the updated IEC database sheets which are included in annex A of
the present report.
TC 17 and its subcommittees meet every 18 months (on average).
Up to now, no real difficulties were experienced in recruiting WG members apart from the fact
that a more active cooperation is desired from the users side and in obtaining invitations for
WG, SC and TC meetings.
C.2 Resources/infrastructure needed
The available resources are sufficient for the ongoing work.
The administrative support is considered adequate.
Liasons within IEC, to external standardization bodies, organizations of manufacturers and
users, and scientific corporations are established according to the need from ongoing work.
On the high-voltage side the harmonization with ANSI/IEEE standards is being started.
D. Future work
As there is almost no more common ground for high- and low-voltage switchgear and
controlgear, their technologies, applications, manufacturers and users, TC 17 is reconsidering
its structure. The aim is to improve the efficiency of the individual product committees.
Close cooperation is maintained between the high-voltage side of TC 17 and Sector Board 1.
SC 17 A and 17 C continue their efforts for harmonization particularly with ANSI/IEEE
standards.
The existing publications are being reviewed continuously. Taking into account the necessity to
transfer the knowledge established within the subcommittees, particularly within the working
groups, certain application guides will be worked out. They will be issued as reports under
individual IEC publication numbers.
All subcommittees of TC 17 are concerned with the subject of EMC, particularly to ensure
proper operation of components within the secondary and control circuits of different types of
switchgear and controlgear.
Based on work carried out by CIGRE on behalf of SC 17 A the testing requirements for high-
voltage circuit-breakers rated below 100 kV will be reviewed.
SC 17 B has accomplished to prepare the new IEC 60947 series publications concerning low-
voltage switchgear and controlgear and their maintenance. The work is continued to complete
this IEC 60947 series and to prepare amendments on the existing publications for items left
under consideration.
SC 17 C has given high priority to the standardization of communication systems within the
prefabricated high-voltage switchgear assemblies and their links to the substation protection and
control.
Future subjects of SC 17 D will be insulation coordination within low-voltage switchgear and
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controlgear assemblies and the standardization of enclosures for such assemblies.
Overlapping subjects are being and will be treated jointly by SC 17 A/C and SC 17 B/D.
Consequently, these subcommittees conduct joint meetings.
E. Maintenance cycle of SC 17A
Publication no. Date of publication Review date Validity date Responsibility
(Maintenance Team)
60056 1987 FDIS in 2000-09 WG 21
60056 am 1 2001 CDV in 2000-11 WG 21 (TF)
60056 am 2 2001 CDV in 2000-11 WG 23
60129 1984 FDIS in 2000-11 WG 22
60265-1 1998 2006 2010 MT
60265-2 1988 2000 MT
60420 1990 CDV in 2000-11 WG 27
60427 2000 2000-09 2003 MT 28
60470 1999 2007 2011 MT
60694 1996 2003 2008 MT
60694 am 1 2000 FDIS WG 19, 20 & 24
60694 am 2 2001 FDIS in 2000-11 WG 20 & 24
61166 1993 2001 2005 MT
61233 1995 2002 2007 MT
61633 1995 2003 2007 MT
61634 1995 2003 2007 MT
62063 1999 2007 2011 MT
E. Maintenance cycle of SC 17B
Date of publication Publication no.
Current
edition
Amend.
1
Amend.
2
Publication date for
proposed amendment or
revision
Responsibility
(Maintenance Team)
60158-2 Ed.1 1982 - - Cancellation in progress, superseded by
IEC 60947-4-2 and IEC 60947-4-3
60715 Ed.1 1981 1995 - 2013 WG2
60947-1 Ed.3 1999 - - 2000
1)
- 2001
2)
- 2004 MT11
60947-2 Ed.2 1995 1997 - 2000
3)
- 2001
4)
- 2004 WG5
60947-3 Ed. 2 1999 - - 2000
5)
- 2003 WG6
60947-4-1 Ed.1 1990 1994 1996 2000
6)
- 2003 WG2
60947-4-2 Ed.2 1999 - - 2000
7)
- 2003 WG2
60947-4-3 Ed.1 1999 - - 2002 WG2
60947-5-1 Ed.2 1997 1999 1999 2003 WG3
60947-5-2 Ed.2 1997 1999 - 2002 WG3
60947-5-3 Ed.1 1999 - - 2002 WG3
60947-5-4 TR2 Ed.1 1996 - - 2001 WG3
60947-5-5 Ed.1 1997 - - 2001 WG3
60947-5-6 Ed.1 1999 - - 2003 WG3
60947-6-1 Ed.1 1989 1994 1997 2002 WG2
60947-6-2 Ed.1 1992 1997 1998 2001 WG2
60947-7-1 Ed.1 1989 1999 - 2002 WG9
60947-7-2 Ed.1 1995 - - 2001 WG9
60999-2 Ed.1 1995 - - 2001 WG9
61095 Ed.1 1992 - - 1999
8)
- 2002 WG2
1)
Amendment in progress: project 60947-1 A1 Ed.3 Document 17B/977/CDV
2)
Amendment in progress: project 60947-1 A2 Ed.3 Document 17B/999/CD
3)
Amendment in progress: project 60947-2 A2 Ed.2 Document 17B/989/CDV
4)
Amendment in progress: project 60947-2 A3 Ed.2 Documents 17B/1031/CD
5)
Amendment in progress: project 60947-3 A1 Ed.2 Document 17B/987/CDV
6)
Amendment in progress: project 60947-4-1 A3 Ed.1 Document 17B/982/CDV
7)
Amendment in progress: project 60947-4-2 A1 Ed.2 Document 17B/997/CD
8)
Amendment in progress: project 61095 A1 Ed.1 Document 17B/970/CDV
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E. Maintenance cycle SC 17C
Publication no. Date of publication Review date Validity date Responsibility
(Maintenance Team)
60466 1987 2003 - MT14
60932 1988 2002 - MT14
61330 1995 to be fixed 2000
in Stockholm
- MT14
61958 2000 2001 - MT14
61259 1994 2002 - MT15
61639 1996 2000 - MT15
61640 1998 2001 - MT15
60859 1999 2003 - MT15
E. Maintenance cycle SC 17D
Publication no. Date of publication Review date Validity date Responsibility
(Maintenance Team)
60439-1 1999-09 MT 11
60439-5 1998-10 MT 11
60890 1987-07 MT 11
61117 1992-02 MT 11
61641 1996-01 MT 11
60439-2 2000-03 MT 12
60439-3-am1 1993-10 MT 13
60439-4 1999-07 MT 14
Name or signature of the secretary
A. Bosma, Sweden
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ANNEX A
List of P-Members for TC 17, SC17A, SC17B, SC17C
Country TC 17 SC 17A SC 17B SC 17C
Austria P P - P
Australia P P P P
Belgium P P P P
Canada P P P P
Switzerland P P P P
China P P P P
Czech Republic - P - P
Germany P P P P
Denmark P P P P
Egypt P P P P
Spain P P P P
Finland P P P P
France P P P P
United Kingdom P P P P
Hungary - - P -
Indonesia P P P P
Ireland - - P -
India P P P P
Italy P P P P
J apan P P P P
Korea (Republic of) P P - P
Netherlands P P P P
Norway - P P -
Poland P P - P
Portugal P P P P
Romania P P P -
Russian Fed. P P P P
Sweden P P P P
Turkey P - - -
Ukraine - - - P
USA P P P P
Yugoslavia P P P -
South Africa P P P P
TOTAL 28 29 7 27