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IEEE Std C37.06™-2009
IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage

Circuit Breakers Rated on a
Symmetrical Current Basis—
Preferred Ratings and Related
Required Capabilities for Voltages
Above 1000 V
Sponsor
Switchgear Committee
of the
IEEE Power & Energy Society
Approved 11 September 2009

IEEE-SA Standards Board
Abstract: The preferred ratings of indoor and outdoor high-voltage circuit breakers rated above
1000 V for use in commercial, industrial, and utility installations are described.
Keywords: capacitance switching, dielectric withstand voltage, endurance, gas-insulated
substations, high-voltage circuit breakers, interrupting capability, TRV
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Introduction
This introduction is not part of IEEE Std C37.06-2009, IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on
a Symmetrical Current Basis—Preferred Ratings and Related Required Capabilities for Voltages Above 1000 V.
This standard is a revision of ANSI C37.06-2000. It reflects changes needed to coordinate with the final
wording contained in the defining IEEE Std C37.04-1999 and corrigendum, IEEE Std C37.04a™-2003,
IEEE Std C37.04b™-2008, IEEE Std C37.09™-1999 and corrigendum, IEEE Std C37.09a™-2005,
IEEE PC37.09b™ (Draft 3, September 2009), IEEE Std C37.010™-1999 and IEEE Std C37.010-2005, and
other international standards such as IEC 62271-100:2008 [B5]. a, b
ANSI C37.06-2000 and the earlier editions were prepared by working groups sponsored by NEMA. In
January 2003, NEMA transferred responsibility for ANSI C37.06 to the IEEE Power & Energy Society
Switchgear Committee. IEEE Std C37.06 is now the responsibility of the High-Voltage Circuit Breaker
Subcommittee of the IEEE Power & Energy Society, Switchgear Committee.
This introduction summarizes significant substantive and editorial changes between this revision and the
2000 version. It also comments historically on the changes made since the 1987 edition and the evolution
of the preferred ratings standards. This standard, IEEE Std C37.06-2009, identifies preferred ratings of
circuit breakers and does not exclude use of circuit-breaker characteristics not identified in this standard.
The major focus of this revision is to adjust the ratings tables to coordinate with the revised scheme for
representation of transient recovery voltage (TRV). The new TRV scheme has been defined and elaborated
in IEEE Std C37.04b-2008, IEEE PC37.09b (Draft 3, September 2009), and IEEE Std C37.010-2005, and
this revision brings ANSI C37.06-2000 into harmony with those documents.
The manner of representing the TRV has been changed as part of a major effort to harmonize with the TRV
requirements in IEC 62271-100:2008 [B5]. Accompanying this change in the TRV representation is the
introduction of the rate of rise of recovery voltage (RRRV) ratings.
The representation of TRV in this revision is harmonized with that in IEC 62271-100:2008 [B5]. (A joint
IEEE and IEC task force working group was established to solve the problem of TRV envelopes). The new
TRV capability of circuit breakers according to IEEE Std C37.04b-2008 is described by two- or four-
parameter envelopes rather than the former “1–cosine” and “exponential-cosine” envelopes used in
previous editions of this standard. The two-parameter method is used on voltages below 100 kV, and the
four-parameter method is used at 100 kV and above. Comprehensive explanations of the two-parameter and
the four-parameter methods are provided in this standard.
The technical data of the tables remains very much the same, except that some ratings have been updated to
reflect the requirements of the users. In particular, the tables now reflect a first pole to clear factor of 1.3
and 1.5 for effectively grounded and non-effectively grounded systems respectively.
In order to keep the tables of reasonable size, it has been necessary to add tables with the data for the new
representation of TRV values. These tables make the ratings easier to understand and simplify use during
power testing. The tables provide the preferred values for the inherent (i.e., prospective) TRV. The tables
provide the TRV values for 100% terminal faults (T100), as well as for 60%, 30%, and 10% terminal faults
(T60, T30, T10), plus the short-line fault and the out-of-phase switching conditions.
Many technical comments have been given in the text along with curves, or details have been listed
explicitly in the tables to assist with a summary understanding of the phenomena involved. The explanatory
information clauses for the tables are indicated in clauses that follow the tables. It is noted that according to
a
Information on references can be found in Clause 2.
b
The numbers in brackets correspond to those of the bibliography in Annex C.
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the IEEE formatting, the Notes on tables are normative (mandatory part of the standard) and that Notes to
the text are informative.
Harmonization of voltages was begun with the adoption of 550 kV and 800 kV, replacing 525 kV and
765 kV respectively, in IEC. The transmission voltage classes of 121 kV, 169 kV, and 242 kV were
changed to 123 kV, 170 kV and 245 kV (maximum voltages) respectively listed in ANSI C37.06-1997 to
complete the harmonization of voltages with IEC.
New symbols for the recovery voltage given in IEEE Std C37.04b-2008 are used in this document, and the
correlation between the new and the old symbols is discussed in the “Information” clause referenced in the
footnote of the affected tables. The new symbols and TRV representation are in harmony with the revised
IEEE Std C37.011™-2005.
To facilitate use of the tables, the individual lines and columns have been identified with line numbers and
column numbers.
The TRV values have been revised to reflect the new representation of the TRV, but other key values have
not been changed from the 2000 edition.
Throughout this document, the term peak traditionally associated with the maximum value of transient or
periodic waveform is used. This continues the practice introduced in the 1997 edition, which substituted
peak for the previously used crest term.
In an effort to harmonize with IEC 62271-series standards, new terms Class S1 and Class S2 are used to
denote traditional terms as indoor or outdoor. The term Class S1 circuit breakers is for cable systems
(historical predominant use was for indoor circuit breakers) and the term Class S2 circuit breakers is for
overhead line systems (historical predominant use was for outdoor circuit breakers). Definitions are
included in IEEE Std C37.04b-2008.
General notes
1) For the previous 1-cosine standard waveform envelope, the time-to-peak (T2) value is equal to 1.138
times the (t3) parameter value listed in this standard. This is a purely mathematical translation to fit the
new TRV representation. The actual TRV that the circuit breaker must withstand is essentially
identical under the old system as in the new system. The restated TRV values are consistent with an
amplitude factor of 2.0, namely for non-damped systems. The old envelopes were characterized by the
time-to-peak value (T2) and its peak (E2) was the focal point of the old TRV. In the new scheme, the
parameters are (t3) and (uc).
2) The titles of the tables include the term prospective TRV to emphasize that the TRV ratings are for the
prospective (inherent to the system) TRVs that would result if unmodified by the interruption process
either by the arc voltage, circuit-breaker capacitance, capacitors, and/or of any resistor insertion
designed into the circuit breaker.
Specific notes on individual tables
Table 1—The data in Table 1 is essentially the same as in Table 1 of ANSI C37.06-2000 edition for indoor
circuit breakers. It has been redesignated for Class S1 circuit breakers, those connected by cables rather
than directly to overhead lines. The TRV data has been relocated to Table 2 and Table 3. The historic
voltage range factor K has been dropped, as it was eliminated from the rating structure in the 1999 revision
of IEEE Std C37.04-1999.
Circuit breakers designed and tested in accordance with the 1979 (or earlier) editions of IEEE C37.04-1999
and IEEE Std C37.09-1999, with a voltage range factor K greater than 1.0, should be applied in accordance
with the older standards. The preferred ratings for such circuit breakers are shown in ANSI C37.06-1987.
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Table 2 and Table 3—These tables contain the expanded TRV data values for the new two-parameter
method representation of TRV for circuit breakers rated below 100 kV. The old “rated time-to-peak” (T2)
values for TRV have been replaced by the new t3 values in accord with IEEE Std C37.04b-2008. The
values are harmonized with the values in IEC 62271-100:2008 [B5] and are based on an amplitude factor of
1.40 for the T100 terminal fault. Table 2 includes values for T100 terminal fault and out-of-phase test
conditions, while Table 3 includes values for T100, T60, T30, and T10 terminal faults.
Table 4—This table presents the preferred capacitance current switching ratings for Class S1 circuit
breakers applied to capacitance switching classes C0, C1, and C2, in accordance with IEEE Std C37.09a-
2005 and C1 and C2 coordinated with IEEE Std C37.04a-2003 and the revised application guide
IEEE Std C37.012-2005.
Table 5—This table is similar to new Table 1, but includes the preferred ratings for Class S2 circuit
breakers, connected directly to overhead lines. In the 2000 edition, these circuit breakers were designated
as outdoor circuit breakers. The values are unchanged from the 2000 edition, except that TRV values have
been transferred to new Table 6 and Table 7, and restated in the new two-parameter method representation.
Table 6 and Table 7—These tables contain two-parameter method TRV data reformatted in the same
manner as Table 2 and Table 3, except that the short-line fault TRV values for outdoor circuit breakers are
added to Table 6. The TRV values are based on an amplitude factor of 1.54 for the T100 terminal fault, as
in the 2000 edition.
Table 8—This table presents the preferred capacitance current switching ratings for Class S2 circuit
breakers (voltage classes below 100 kV) applied to capacitance switching for classes C0, C1 and C2, in
accordance with IEEE Std C37.09a-2005, and coordinated with IEEE Std C37.04a-2003 and the revised
application guide IEEE Std C37.012-2005 for C1 and C2 applications, with voltages rated below 100 kV.
The Capacitor Subcommittee of the IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Committee suggested
updated values.
Table 9—This table provides preferred ratings for outdoor circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above. It has
been modified in a manner similar to Table 5, and TRV values have been transferred to new Table 10,
Table 11, Table 12, and Table 13.
Table 10, Table 11, Table 12, and Table 13—These tables contain revised TRV requirements for circuit
breakers rated 100 kV and above. Table 10 and Table 11 include values for T100 terminal fault, short-line
fault, and out-of-phase conditions using the four-parameter representation of TRV. The values in these two
tables differ by the first pole to clear factor (kpp ), 1.3 for Table 10 and 1.5 for Table 11. Table 12 and Table
13 contain the corresponding values for T100, T60, T30, and T10 terminal faults, based on the four-
parameter method TRV representation for T100 and T60, and the two-parameter method representation for
T30 and T10 terminal fault conditions.
Table 14—This table presents the preferred capacitance current switching ratings for classes C0, C1, and
C2 in accordance with IEEE Std C37.09a-2005, and coordinated with IEEE Std C37.04a-2003 and the
revised IEEE Std C37.012-2005 for C1 and C2, for voltages rated 100 kV and above. The Capacitor
Subcommittee of the IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Committee suggested updated values.
Table 15—This table presents preferred dielectric withstand ratings. It contains no significant changes
from Table 4 in the 2000 edition. Lines 5, 7, 10, 12 were added to include the characteristics of some
vacuum circuit breakers in service. The interrupter full-wave withstand was removed in the 1997 version,
but reinstated (as a Note) in the 2000 revision. Also in the 2000 edition, the creepage distances were
revised to coordinate with IEEE Std C37.010-1999.
Table 16—This table presents preferred dielectric withstand ratings for circuit breakers in gas-insulated
substations, previously in Table 5 of the 2000 edition. Some ratings were added to represent what is
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manufactured today. Medium voltage ratings have been added, and the 3 μs chopped wave test
requirements have been removed to harmonize with IEC.
Table 17—This table presents the schedule of operating endurance capabilities for circuit breakers. Minor
modifications have been made.
Table 18—This table presents rated control voltage data, previously in Table 8 of ANSI C37.06-2000.
Minor modifications have been made to coordinate with IEEE Std C37.90™-2005 [B8].
Table 19—This table presents minimum reclosing time values, previously in Table 7 of ANSI C37.06-
2000. There is no change in content.
Annex A (normative)—This annex describes the symbols used in the tables and is a summary of symbols
taken from IEEE Std C37.04b-2008.
Annex B (normative)—This annex describes the symbols used in the tables, and is a summary of symbols
taken from IEEE Std C37.04b-2008.
Voltage range factor >1.0—Users should consult ANSI C37.06-1987 when applying indoor circuit
breakers with a rated voltage range factor K greater than 1.0.
Line closing switching surge factors—Users should consult ANSI C37.06-1987, Table 7, for line-closing
switching surge factors for special purpose 362 kV to 800 kV circuit breakers. Such factors are not circuit-
breaker ratings and are based on system characteristics. The table on line closing switching surge values
(Table A2 in ANSI C37.06-2000) has been eliminated. Line closing switching surge values were not
“ratings” and were the result of a calculation, and not demonstrated during any design test. The reader is
referred to ANSI C37.06-1987 and IEEE Std C37.04-1979 for the historical data and discussion.
NOTE 1—Footnotes following tables are normative, i.e., they form part of the table. c
NOTE 2—Notes to clauses in the standard are informative, i.e., they are for information and clarification.
NOTE 3—Users are reminded that use of this standard requires selection of one or more alternatives from some of the
tables.
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Participants
At the time this standard was submitted to the IEEE-SA Standards Board for approval, the HVCB (High-
Voltage Circuit Breaker) Subcommittee PC37.06 had the following membership:
Georges Montillet, Chair

W. J. (Bill) Bergman, Vice Chair
Roy Alexander Leslie Falkingham Yasin Musa

Mike Anderson Tom Field Jeffrey Nelson
Mauricio Aristizabal Marcel Fortin T. W. Olsen
Stan Billings Alan Kollar Miklos Orosz
Wallace Binder Carl Kurinko Rod Sauls
Frank Blalock Helmut Heiermeier Carl Schneider
Anne Bosma Luther Holloman Devki Sharma
John Brunke Robert Jeanjean R. Kirkland Smith
Eldridge Byron Anders Johnson Brad Staley
Chih Chow Steve Lambert Tom Tobin
Patrick Dilillo Albert Livshitz Jeff Williams
Randy Dotson Hua Y. Liu Charles Wagner
Denis Dufournet Franco Lo Monaco Thomas Wolfe
Kenneth Edwards Bill Long Richard York
Tony Mannarino
The following members of the individual balloting committee voted on this standard. Balloters may have
voted for approval, disapproval, or abstention.
William J. Ackerman Douglas J. Edwards Albert Livshitz

Steven Alexanderson Kenneth Edwards R. Long
Mauricio Aristizabal Gary Engmann Lisardo Lourido
Robert Barnett Paul Forquer Keith Malmedal
G. Bartok Marcel Fortin Frank Mayle
W. J. (Bill) Bergman Kenneth Gettman Nigel McQuin
Steven Bezner James Graham Jeffrey Merryman
Stan Billings Keith Gray Peter Meyer
Wallace Binder Thomas Grebe Gary Michel
Michael Bio Randall Groves Georges Montillet
Thomas Blair Helmut Heiermeier Jerry Murphy
Frank Blalock Gary Heuston Jeffrey Nelson
William Bloethe Scott Hietpas Michael S. Newman
Anne Bosma John Horak Joe Nims
Steven Brockschink R. Jackson T. W. Olsen
Steven Brown James Jones Miklos Orosz
Ted Burse Gael Kennedy Donald Parker
Eldridge Byron Yuri Khersonsky Shawn Patterson
Chih Chow Joseph L. Koepfinger David Peelo
Stephen Conrad Boris Kogan Iulian Profir
Tommy Cooper David W. Krause Robert Puckett
Jerry Corkran Jim Kulchisky Michael Roberts
Michael Crawford Saumen Kundu Timothy Robirds
Alexander Dixon Carl Kurinko Charles Rogers
Randall Dotson Chung-Yiu Lam Charles Ross
Dana Dufield Gerald Lee Steven Sano
Denis Dufournet George Lester Bartien Sayogo
Donald Dunn Hua Liu Carl Schneider
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Devki Sharma S. Telander John Webb
H. Smith Dennis Thonsgard James Wilson
James E. Smith Norbert Trapp Larry Yonce
Jerry Smith John Vergis Richard York
R. Kirkland Smith Charles Wagner Janusz Zawadzki
David Stone Keith Wallace Matthew Zeedyk
Paul Sullivan Xi Zhu
When the IEEE-SA Standards Board approved this standard on 11 September 2009, it had the following
membership:
Robert M. Grow, Chair

Thomas Prevost, Vice Chair
Steve M. Mills, Past Chair
Judith Gorman, Secretary
John Barr Alexander Gelman David J. Law

Karen Bartleson Jim Hughes Ted Olsen
Victor Berman Richard H. Hulett Glenn Parsons
Ted Burse Young Kyun Kim Ronald C. Petersen
Richard DeBlasio Joseph L. Koepfinger* Narayanan Ramachandran
Andy Drozd John Kulick Jon Walter Rosdahl
Mark Epstein Sam Sciacca
*Member Emeritus
Also included are the following nonvoting IEEE-SA Standards Board liaisons:
Howard L. Wolfman, TAB Representative

Michael Janezic, NIST Representative
Satish Aggarwal, NRC Representative
Don Messina
IEEE Standards Program Manager, Document Development
Matthew Ceglia
IEEE Standards Program Manager, Technical Program Development
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Contents
1. Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Preferred ratings ........................................................................................................................... 2
2. Normative references.................................................................................................................................. 2
3. General applications to circuit breakers ..................................................................................................... 3
4. Basic definitions applied in this standard ................................................................................................... 3
5. Preferred ratings for Class S1 circuit breakers for cable systems............................................................... 4

5.1 Information for Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3.............................................................................. 7
5.2 Information for Table 4 on preferred capacitance current switching ratings for
Class S1 cable systems circuit breakers rated below 100 kV ........................................................... 10
6. Preferred rating for Class S2 circuit breakers for line systems rated below 100 kV ................................ 11
6.1 Information for Table 5 .............................................................................................................. 12
6.2 Information for Table 6 and Table 7........................................................................................... 15
Class S2 line systems circuit breakers rated below 100 kV.............................................................. 18
7. Preferred ratings for circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above ................................................................. 19
7.1 Information for Table 9 .............................................................................................................. 20
7.2 Information for Table 10, Table 11, and Table 12...................................................................... 25
7.3 Information for Table 13 ............................................................................................................ 28
circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above, including circuit breakers applied in
gas-insulated substations .................................................................................................................. 31
8. Preferred dielectrics withstand ratings for circuit breakers ...................................................................... 32

8.1 Information for Table 15 and Table 16....................................................................................... 35
9. Circuit-breaker operation and operating endurance capabilities............................................................... 35

9.1 Information for Table 17 ............................................................................................................ 37
10. Control voltage ranges for circuit breakers............................................................................................. 38

10.1 Information for Table 18 .......................................................................................................... 38
11. Rated reclosing times for circuit breakers .............................................................................................. 40

11.1 Information for Table 19 .......................................................................................................... 40
Annex A (normative) TRV symbols used in the tables with the two-parameter method ............................. 41
Annex B (normative) Symbols used in the tables with the four-parameter method ..................................... 43
Annex C (informative) Bibliography............................................................................................................ 46
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IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage
Circuit Breakers Rated on a
Symmetrical Current Basis—
Preferred Ratings and Related
Required Capabilities for Voltages
Above 1000 V
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This standard is not intended to ensure safety, security, health, or
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1. Overview
1.1 Scope
This standard applies to all indoor and outdoor types of ac high-voltage circuit breakers rated above 1000 V
and rated on a symmetrical current basis.
1.2 Purpose
Inconsistency in application of preferred ratings of high-voltage circuit breakers may result in wrong
application of interrupting current and voltage levels.
The recommendations outlined in the following clauses are intended to provide consistent functionality for
high-voltage circuit breakers rated above 1000 V.
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IEEE Std C37.06-2009
IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis—
Preferred Ratings and Related Required Capabilities for Voltages Above 1000 V
1.3 Preferred ratings
This standard provides preferred ratings for circuit breakers. IEEE Std C37.04™-1999,
IEEE Std C37.04a™-2003, and IEEE Std C37.04b™-2008 contain the rating structure for circuit breakers. 1
IEEE Std C37.09™-1999 and IEEE Std C37.09a™-2005 [and IEEE PC37.09b™-2008 (Draft 3, September
2009) when published] contain the test requirements to support the ratings.
Although this standard identifies preferred ratings, there are instances where a user must make a selection
from several preferred or alternate ratings.
2. Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document (i.e., they must
be understood and used, so each referenced document is cited in text and its relationship to this document is
explained). For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any amendments or corrigenda) applies.
IEEE Std C37.04™-1999 (Reaff 2006), IEEE Standard Rating Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit
Breakers. 2, 3
IEEE Std C37.04a™-2003, IEEE Standard Rating Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated
on a Symmetrical Current Basis—Amendment 1: Capacitance Current Switching.
IEEE Std C37.04b™-2008, IEEE Standard Rating Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers—
Amendment 2: To Change the Description of Transient Recovery Voltage for Harmonization with IEC
62271-100.
IEEE Std C37.09™-1999 (Reaff 2007), IEEE Standard Test Procedures for AC High-Voltage Circuit
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis.
IEEE Std C37.09™-1999, Errata issued on 18 April 2007.
IEEE Std C37.09™-1999/Cor 1-2009, IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis—Corrigendum 1.
IEEE Std C37.09a™-2005, IEEE Standard Test Procedures for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated
on a Symmetrical Current Basis—Amendment 1: Capacitance Current Switching.
IEEE PC37.09b™ (Draft 3, September 2009), Draft Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis—Amendment 2: Transient Recovery Voltage
Requirements during Power Tests. 4, 5
IEEE Std C37.010™-1999 (Reaff 2005), IEEE Application Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis.
IEEE Std C37.011™-2005, IEEE Application Guide for Transient Recovery Voltage for AC High-Voltage
Circuit Breakers.
IEEE Std C37.015™-1993 (Reaff 2006), IEEE Application Guide for Shunt Reactor Switching.
1
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Incorporated.
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5
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information about obtaining a draft, contact the IEEE.
2
IEEE Std C37.100™-1992 (Reaff 2001), IEEE Standard Definitions for Power Switchgear.
IEEE Std C37.100.1™-2007, IEEE Standard of Common Requirements for High-Voltage Power
Switchgear Rated above 1000 V.
3. General applications to circuit breakers

For service conditions, definitions, interpretation of ratings, tests, and qualifying terms, see
IEEE Std C37.04-1999, IEEE Std C37.04a-2003 (Amendment 1), IEEE Std C37.09-1999 and
IEEE Std C37.09a-2005, and IEEE Std C37.011-2005. Reference should be made to ANSI C37.06.1 [B1]
for ratings of circuit breakers in special applications with fast TRV requirements calling for definite
purpose circuit breakers with special TRV requirements and for circuit breakers in transformer limited fault
applications. 6 For other information not listed in these tables refer to the following:
a) Abbreviations used in the tables: RRRV = rate of rise of recovery voltage, TRV = transient
recovery voltage.
b) Voltage range factor K was defined in IEEE Std C37.04-1979 and is no longer defined. It is no
longer part of the rating structure for high-voltage circuit breakers. In IEEE Std C37.04-1999,
IEEE Std C37.09-1999, and ANSI C37.06-2000, the voltage range factor was effectively
eliminated as it was changed to 1.0. For ratings of circuit breakers with voltage range factor K
greater than 1.0, refer to ANSI C37.06-1987, and to the earlier versions of the relevant standards
(e.g., IEEE C37.04-1979, IEEE Std C37.09-1979, ANSI C37.06-1987, IEEE Std C37.010-1979).
c) The preferred ratings are for 50 Hz and 60 Hz systems. For applications at other system
frequencies refer to IEEE Std C37.010-2005 for special considerations. The rated interrupting
times and peak recovery voltage values and times given are all based on 60 Hz systems.
d) The maximum permissible tripping time delay Y is 2 s or 1 s according to the voltage class.
e) Short line fault in the text of this standard means single line-to-ground short-line fault. No
references are made to the multi-line phase-to-phase short-line fault. Some three-phase line faults
are not be covered in this standard. For discussion on this subject see IEEE Std C37.011-2005,
4.2.4.
f) All tables show “prospective” or “inherent” characteristics of the currents and/or voltages. Here
prospective values are used in conformance with international standard. The word “inherent” was
used in many previous IEEE publications. These words have the same meaning in this standard.
They indicate, for example, that the TRV in this standard is that given by the system. The circuit
breakers, during interruption of the short circuit current, modify the TRV and the modified values
are read on oscillographs during interruption.
Current values have generally been rounded to the nearest kiloampere (kA) except that two significant
figures are used for values below 10 kA.
4. Basic definitions applied in this standard

Definitions applicable to this standard are contained in IEEE Std C37.04-1999, IEEE Std C37.04a-2003,
IEEE Std C37.04b-2008, IEEE Std C37.09-1999, IEEE Std C37.09a-2005, IEEE PC37.09b (Draft 3,
September 2009), The IEEE Standards Dictionary: Glossary of Terms & Definitions,
IEEE Std C37.100-1992, and IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007, and are not repeated in this document. 7 Annex A
and Annex B recall these definitions as used in this standard and its tables.
6
The numbers in brackets correspond to those of the bibliography in Annex C.
7
The IEEE Standards Dictionary: Glossary of Terms & Definitions is available at http://shop.ieee.org/.
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5. Preferred ratings for Class S1 circuit breakers for cable systems

The whole of Clause 5 with Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, and Table 4 is dedicated to the Class S1 of circuit
breakers formerly listed as indoor circuit breakers. Historically the predominant use of indoor circuit
breakers was for use with cable systems. S1 Class circuit breakers are for use with cable systems.
Table 1 —Preferred ratings for Class S1 circuit breakers for cable systems
rated below 100 kV a, b
Rated Rated Rated Rated Maximum Rated

maximum continuous short-circuit interrupting permissible closing
voltage (1) current (6) and short- time (2) tripping and latching
Line
Ur time current time current (3)
No.
delay
kV, rms A, rms kA, rms ms Y, sec kA, peak
Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6

1 4.76 1200, 2000 31.5 50 or 83 2 82
2 4.76 1200, 2000 40 50 or 83 2 104
3 4.76 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 50 50 or 83 2 130
4 4.76 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 63 50 or 83 2 164
5 8.25 1200, 2000, 3000 40 50 or 83 2 104
6 15 1200, 2000 20 50 or 83 2 52
7 15 1200, 2000 25 50 or 83 2 65
8 15 1200, 2000 31.5 50 or 83 2 82
9 15 1200, 2000, 3000 40 50 or 83 2 104

10 15 1200, 2000, 3000 50 50 or 83 2 130
11 15 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 63 50 or 83 2 164
12 27 1200 16 50 or 83 2 42
13 27 1200, 2000, 3000 25 50 or 83 2 65
14 38 1200 16 50 or 83 2 42
15 38 1200, 2000 25 50 or 83 2 65
16 38 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 31.5 50 or 83 2 82
17 38 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 40 50 or 83 2 104
18 72.5 1200 25 50 or 83 2 65
19 72.5 1200, 2000, 3000 31.5 50 or 83 2 82
20 72.5 2000, 3000, 4000 40 50 or 83 2 104
a
Numbers in parenthesis refer to the items in 5.1.
b
For preferred capacitance current switching ratings, see Table 4. For preferred dielectric ratings, see Table 15 and Table 16.
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Table 2 —Preferred ratings of prospective TRV for Class S1 circuit breakers rated below 100 kV for cable systems
non-effectively grounded—Terminal fault and out-of-phase test duties, TRV representation by the two-parameter method a
Rated First Amplitude TRV Time Time Reference Time RRRV

maximum pole to factor peak delay voltage uc /t3
voltage (1) clear value
Line Test duty factor (4)
No. Ur kpp kaf uc t3 td u’ t’
kV, rms p.u. p.u. kV Ps Ps kV Ps kV/μs

Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9 Col 10
1 4.76 Terminal fault 1.5 1.4 8.2 44 7 2.7 21 0.19
2 4.76 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 12.1 88 13 4.0 43 0.14
3 8.25 Terminal fault 1.5 1.4 14.1 52 8 4.7 25 0.27

4 8.25 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 21.1 104 16 7.0 50 0.20
5 15 Terminal fault 1.5 1.4 25.7 66 10 8.6 32 0.39

6 15 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 38.3 132 20 12.8 64 0.29
7 27 Terminal fault 1.5 1.4 46.3 92 14 15.4 45 0.50

8 27 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 68.9 184 28 23.0 90 0.37
9 38 Terminal fault 1.5 1.4 65.2 109 16 21.7 53 0.60

10 38 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 97.0 218 33 32.3 105 0.45
11 72.5 Terminal fault 1.5 1.4 124 165 25 41.4 80 0.75

12 72.5 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 185 330 50 61.7 160 0.56
a
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Table 3 —Preferred ratings of prospective TRV for Class S1 circuit breakers rated below 100 kV, for cable systems
non-effectively grounded—T100, T60, T30, T10 test duties, TRV representation by the two-parameter method a
Rated First pole to Amplitude TRV Time (5) Time Reference Time RRRV
maximum clear factor factor peak delay voltage
Line voltage (1) Test duty value (4)
No. Ur kpp kaf uc t3 td u’ t’ uc /t3
kV, rms p.u. p.u. kV Ps Ps kV Ps kV/μs
1 4.76 T100 1.5 1.4 8.2 44 7 2.7 21 0.19
2 4.76 T60 1.5 1.5 8.7 19 3 2.9 9 0.46
3 4.76 T30 1.5 1.6 9.3 10 1.5 3.1 5 0.93
4 4.76 T10 1.5 1.7 9.9 10 1.5 3.3 5 0.99
5 8.25 T100 1.5 1.4 14.1 52 8 4.7 25 0.27

6 8.25 T60 1.5 1.5 15.1 23 3 5.1 11 0.66
7 8.25 T30 1.5 1.6 16.2 11 2 5.4 6 1.47
8 8.25 T10 1.5 1.7 17.2 11 2 5.7 6 1.56
9 15 T100 1.5 1.4 25.7 66 10 8.6 32 0.39

10 15 T60 1.5 1.5 27.5 29 4 9.2 14 0.95
11 15 T30 1.5 1.6 29.4 15 2 9.8 7 1.96
12 15 T10 1.5 1.7 31.2 15 2 10.4 7 2.08
13 27 T100 1.5 1.4 46.3 92 14 15.4 44 0.50

14 27 T60 1.5 1.5 49.5 40 6 16.5 19 1.25
15 27 T30 1.5 1.6 52.9 20 3 17.6 10 2.53
16 27 T10 1.5 1.7 56.2 20 3 18.7 10 2.69
17 38 T100 1.5 1.4 65.2 109 16 21.7 53 0.60

18 38 T60 1.5 1.5 69.8 48 7 23.3 23 1.45
19 38 T30 1.5 1.6 74.5 24 3.6 24.8 12 3.1
20 38 T10 1.5 1.7 79.1 24 3.6 26.4 12 3.3
21 72.5 T100 1.5 1.4 124 165 25 41.4 80 0.75

22 72.5 T60 1.5 1.5 133 73 11 44.4 35 1.82
23 72.5 T30 1.5 1.6 142 36 5 47.4 18 3.94
24 72.5 T10 1.5 1.7 151 36 5 50.3 18 4.19
a
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5.1 Information for Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3
(Numbers in parenthesis in the tables refer to the following correspondingly numbered items.)
(1) The voltage ratings are based on ANSI C84.1-2006 [B2] where applicable and are the maximum
voltages for which the circuit breakers are designed for and are the upper limit for operation.
(2) The ratings in this column are the maximum time interval to be expected during a circuit-breaker
opening operation between the instant of energizing the trip circuit and the interruption of the main
circuit on the primary arcing contacts under certain specified conditions. The values may be exceeded
under certain conditions as specified in IEEE Std C37.04b-2008, subclause covering rated interrupting
time.
(3) For 60 Hz, rated closing and latching current (kA, peak) of the circuit breaker is 2.6 times the rated
short-circuit current. (If expressed in terms of kA, rms total current, the equivalent value is 1.55 times
rated short-circuit current.)
For 50 Hz, the kA peak is 2.5 times the rated short-circuit current and the rms total current is 1.47
times the rated short circuit current.
(4) These values of TRV are changed from the previous publication of ANSI C37.06-2000. IEEE agreed
to use the circuit-breaker S1 (cable connected circuit breakers) values from IEC 62271-100:2008 [B5],
and the IEC agreed to use the circuit-breaker S2 (overhead connected circuit breakers) values from
IEEE. The values are also changed by conversion of the former NEMA/ANSI exponential-cosine
values to the two-parameter values. Several IEEE papers have been published on behalf of the
Switchgear Committee explaining the harmonization efforts between IEC and IEEE. Refer to IEC
62271-100:2008 [B5] and Dufournet and Montillet [B4].
(5) Synthetic tests can be performed to prove the capability of values of t3 in column 6 of Table 3.
(6) The traditional North American continuous current rating of 1200 A has been retained in this standard,
while IEC prefers the continuous current rating of 1250 A. It is possible that the continuous current
rating might be changed to 1250 A in a future edition.
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Table 4 —Preferred capacitance current switching ratings for Class S1 circuit breakers for cable systems rated below 100 kV a, b, c
Class C1 and C2 (2) (4)
Class C0 (1) (2)
Rated maximum Rated continuous General purpose circuit breakers
voltage current Rated isolated capacitor Rated cable charging
Ur bank current current
Line (6)
Rated cable Rated isolated capacitor
No.
kV, rms A, rms charging current bank current
A, rms A, rms A, rms A, rms

1 4.76 1200 10 400 630 10
2 4.76 2000 10 400 1000 10
3 4.76 3000 10 400 1600 10
4 8.25 1200 10 250 630 10

5 8.25 2000 10 250 1000 10
6 8.25 3000 10 250 1600 10
7 15 1200 25 250 630 25

8 15 2000 25 250 1000 25
9 15 3000 25 250 1600 25
10 15 4000 25 250 1600 25
11 27 d 3000 31.5 160 250 31.5

12 27 d 3000 31.5 160 400 31.5
13 27 d 4000 31.5 160 630 31.5
14 38 d 4000 50 100 250 50

15 38 d 4000 50 100 630 50
16 38 d 4000 50 100 1000 50
17 72.5 50 100 250 100

d 4000
18 72.5 50 100 630 100
d 4000
19 72.5 50 100 1000 100
d 4000
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Table 4—Preferred capacitance current switching ratings for Class S1 circuit breakers for cable systems below 100 kV a, b, c
(continued)
Class C1 and C2 (2) (4) (7)
Rated Rated
Back-to-back capacitor bank switching
maximum continuous
voltage current Rated capacitor Rated inrush current (3) (5)
Line Ur bank current Preferred rating (8) Alternate 1 rating (8) Alternate 2 rating (8)
No. (6) Peak value Frequency Peak value Frequency Peak value Frequency
kV, rms A, rms kA, kA, kA,
A, rms peak kHz peak kHz peak kHz
Col 1 Col 2 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9 Col 10 Col 11 Col 12 Col 13
1 4.76 1200 630 15 2.0 6 0.8 14 1.8

2 4.76 2000 1000 15 1.3 6 0.5 17 1.4
3 4.76 3000 1600 25 1.3 6 0.3 22 1.1
4 8.25 1200 630 15 2.0 6 0.8 18 2.4

5 8.25 2000 1000 15 1.3 6 0.5 22 1.9
6 8.25 3000 1600 25 1.3 6 0.3 28 1.5
7 15 1200 630 15 2.0 6 0.8 24 3.0

8 15 2000 1000 15 1.3 6 0.5 30 3.0
9 15 3000 1600 25 1.3 6 0.3 38 2.0
10 15 4000 1600 25 1.3 6 0.3 38 2.0
11 27 d 3000 250 15 4.3 6 2.0 19 7.0

12 27 d 3000 400 15 4.3 6 1.3 25 5.0
13 27 d 4000 630 25 4.3 6 0.8 31 4.0
14 38 d 4000 250 20 4.3 6 2.0 21 7.0

15 38 d 4000 630 20 4.3 6 0.8 33 5.0
16 38 d 4000 1000 20 4.3 6 0.5 43 4.0
17 72.5 d 4000 250 25 3.4 6 2.0 22 7.0

18 72.5 d 4000 630 25 3.4 6 0.8 34 5.0
19 72.5 d 4000 1000 25 3.4 6 0.5 43 4.0
a
b
For preferred short-time current ratings, see Table 1. For preferred dielectric ratings, see Table 15 and Table 16.
c
The second part of Table 4 is a continuation of columns to the right of the columns in the first part of Table 4. Columns 1 and 2 are repeated for clarity.
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Class S1 cable systems circuit breakers rated below 100 kV
(Numbers in parentheses in table refer to the following correspondingly numbered items.)
(1) For class C0 (general-purpose) circuit breakers, no ratings for back-to-back capacitor switching
applications are established. The capacitor bank or cable shall be “isolated” as defined in
IEEE Std C37.04a-2003, 5.11.
For class C0 (general-purpose) circuit breakers exposed to transient inrush currents from nearby
capacitor banks during fault conditions, the capacitance transient inrush peak current on closing shall
not exceed the lesser of either (1.41 times rated short-circuit current), or 50 000 A peak. The product of
transient inrush current peak and transient inrush current frequency shall not exceed 20 kAkHz. The
service capability and circuit-breaker condition for this duty shall be as defined in IEEE Std C37.012-
2005, 4.2.1.1 (capacitor bank) or 4.2.2.1 (cable).
(2) The circuit breaker shall be capable of switching any capacitive current of the ratings listed in the
selected rating column by the user, in the preceding tables, at any voltage up to the rated maximum
voltage.
(3) The rated transient inrush current peak is the highest magnitude of current that the circuit breaker shall
be required to close at any voltage up to the rated maximum voltage and shall be as determined by the
system and unmodified by the circuit breaker. The rated transient inrush current frequency is the
highest frequency that the circuit breaker shall be required to close at 100% rated back-to-back
capacitor switching inrush current rating.
(4) For application at less than 100% of rating, the product of the inrush current peak and frequency shall
not exceed the product of the rated transient current peak and the rated transient inrush current
frequency. (This product quantifies the maximum rate of change of inrush current and the minimum
inductance between the banks or cables.)
(5) For circuit breakers identified as a Class C1 or C2 (formerly referred to as definite purpose), the
manufacturer shall state the inrush current peak and frequency at which the circuit breaker meets Class
C1 or C2 performance. The stated inrush current peak and frequency may be the preferred values from
Table 4 or other values as determined by the manufacturer.
(6) The transient inrush current in circuit breakers applied in GIS substations has a very high equivalent
frequency (up to the MHz range, depending on the bus length) with an initial peak current of several
thousand amperes (depending on the surge impedance of the bus). For reference, see
IEEE Std C37.012-2005. Contact the manufacturer to determine the ability of the circuit breaker to
withstand these inrush current stresses.
(7) Tests to prove Class C2 have to be performed according to the requirements of Table 2 of
IEEE Std C37.09a-2005. Tests to prove Class C1 have to be performed according to the requirements
of Table 2A of IEEE Std C37.09a-2005.
(8) The preferred ratings and alternates 1or 2 ratings have different values. These values are for
qualification of circuit-breaker capacitance switching according to their capabilities. The preferred
ratings lists the previous values indicated in ANSI C37.06-2000 and represent the standard values for
circuit breakers. Alternate 1 ratings were added in particular for some ratings of vacuum and some
other circuit breakers, and alternate 2 ratings represent the exceptional maximum values as seen by
users and manufacturers in some world-wide applications. As of the time of the printing, only synthetic
tests for alternate 2 are available in some laboratories.
(9) For Class C1 and C2 circuit breakers exposed to transient inrush currents from nearby capacitor banks
during fault conditions, the capacitance transient inrush peak current shall not exceed the close and
latch (peak withstand) capability of the circuit breaker. This is considered an infrequent event, and
therefore the circuit breaker should be expected to handle this duty twice in the life time of the circuit
breaker without requiring maintenance of the contacts.
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6. Preferred rating for Class S2 circuit breakers for line systems rated
below 100 kV
The whole of Clause 6 with Table 5, Table 6, Table 7, and Table 8 is dedicated to the Class S2 of circuit
breakers formerly listed as outdoor circuit breakers. Historically the predominant use of outdoor circuit
breakers was for use with overhead line systems. S2 Class circuit breakers are for use with overhead line
systems.
Table 5 —Preferred ratings for Class S2 circuit breakers for line systems
rated below 100 kV, including circuit breakers applied in gas-insulated substations a, b
Rated Rated Rated Rated Maximum
Rated closing
maximum continuous current short-circuit interrupting permissible
and latching
voltage (4) and short-time time tripping time
current (3)
Line (1) current (2) delay
No. Ur
Y
kA, peak
kV, rms A, rms kA, rms ms sec
1 15.5 600, 1200 12.5 50 or 83 2 33
2 15.5 1200, 2000 20 50 or 83 2 52
3 15.5 1200, 2000 25 50 or 83 2 65
4 15.5 1200, 2000, 3000 40 50 or 83 2 104
5 25.8 1200, 2000 12.5 50 or 83 2 33

6 25.8 1200, 2000 25 50 or 83 2 65
7 38.0 1200, 2000 16 50 or 83 2 42

8 38.0 1200, 2000 20 50 or 83 2 52
9 38.0 1200, 2000 25 50 or 83 2 65
10 38.0 1200, 2000 31.5 50 or 83 2 82
11 38.0 1200, 2000, 3000 40 50 or 83 2 104
12 48.3 1200, 2000 20 50 or 83 2 52

13 48.3 1200, 2000 31.5 50 or 83 2 82
14 48.3 1200, 2000, 3000 40 50 or 83 2 104
15 72.5 1200, 2000 20 50 or 83 2 52

16 72.5 1200, 2000, 3000 31.5 50 or 83 2 82
17 72.5 1200, 2000, 3000 40 50 or 83 2 104
18 72.5 2000, 3000, 4000 50 50 or 83 2 130
19 72.5 2000, 3000, 4000 63 50 or 83 2 164
a
b
For preferred capacitance current switching ratings, see Table 8. For preferred dielectric ratings, see Table 15 and Table 16.
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6.1 Information for Table 5
(Numbers in parenthesis in the table refer to the following correspondingly numbered items.)
(1) The voltage ratings are based on ANSI C84.1-2006 [B2] where applicable and are the
maximum voltages for which the circuit breakers are designed and are the upper limit for
operation.
(2) The rated interrupting time column is the maximum time interval to be expected during a
circuit-breaker opening operation between the instant of energizing the trip circuit and the
interruption of the main circuit on the primary arcing contacts under certain specified
conditions. The value may be exceeded under certain conditions as specified in
IEEE Std C37.04-1999, subclause covering rated interrupting time.
(3) For 60 Hz, rated closing and latching current (kA, peak) of the circuit breaker is 2.6 times the
rated short-circuit current. (If expressed in terms of kA, rms total current, the equivalent value
is 1.55 times rated short-circuit current). For 50 Hz, peak is 2.5 times and rms total current is
1.47 times the rated short-circuit current.
(4) The traditional North American continuous current rating of 1200 A and 3000 A have been
retained in this standard, while IEC prefers the continuous current ratings of 1250 A and
3150 A (from the Renard R10 preferred numbers series). It is possible that the continuous
current rating might be changed to 1250 A and 3150 A respectively in a future edition. (See
ANSI/NEMA MG 1-2006 [B3].
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Table 6 —Preferred ratings for prospective TRV for Class S2 circuit breakers rated below 100 kV, including circuit breakers
applied in gas-insulated substations for overhead line systems non-effectively grounded—
Terminal fault, short-line fault and out-of phase-duties, TRV representation by the two-parameter method a
Rated First pole to Amplitude TRV peak Time Time Reference Time
RRRV
maximum clear factor factor value (2) delay voltage
Line voltage (1) Test duty (4) (6) (3)
uc /t3
No. Ur kpp kaf uc t3 td u’ t’
kV/μs
kV, rms p.u. p.u. kV Ps Ps kV Ps
1 15.5 Terminal fault 1.5 1.54 29.2 32 2 9.7 12 0.92
2 15.5 Short line fault 1.0 1.54 19.5 32 2 6.5 12 0.62
3 15.5 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 39.5 63 9 13.2 30 0.62
4 25.8 Terminal fault 1.5 1.54 48.7 45 2 16.2 17 1.08

5 25.8 Short line fault 1.0 1.54 32.4 45 2 10.8 17 0.72
6 25.8 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 65.8 90 14 21.9 44 0.73
7 38.0 Terminal fault 1.5 1.54 71.7 59 3 23.9 23 1.21

8 38.0 Short line fault 1.0 1.54 47.8 59 3 15.9 23 0.81
9 38.0 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 97.0 118 18 32.3 57 0.82
10 48.3 Terminal fault 1.5 1.54 91.1 70 3.5 30.4 27 1.30

11 48.3 Short line fault 1.0 1.54 60.7 70 3.5 20.2 27 0.87
12 48.3 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 123 140 21 41.1 68 0.88
13 72.5 Terminal fault 1.5 1.54 137 93 5 45.6 36 1.47

14 72.5 Short line fault 1.0 1.54 91.2 93 5 30.4 36 0.98
15 72.5 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 185 187 28 61.7 90 0.99
a
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Table 7 —Preferred ratings for prospective TRV for Class S2 circuit breakers rated below 100 kV, including circuit breakers
applied in gas-insulated substations for overhead line systems non-effectively grounded—
T100, T60, T30, T10 duties. TRV representation by the two-parameter method a
Rated Amplitude TRV peak Time Time Voltage Time
First pole to RRRV
maximum factor value (2) (7) delay (5)
clear factor
Line voltage (1) Test duty (4) (6) (3) (5)
kpp uc /t3
No. Ur kaf uc t3 td u’ t’
p.u. kV/μs
kV, rms p.u. kV Ps Ps kV Ps
1 15.5 T100 1.5 1.54 29.2 32 2 [5] 9.7 12 [15] 0.92
2 15.5 T60 1.5 1.65 31.3 21 3 10.4 10 1.47
3 15.5 T30 1.5 1.74 33.0 13 2 11.0 6 2.61
4 15.5 T10 1.5 1.80 34.2 13 2 11.4 6 2.70
5 25.8 T100 1.5 1.54 48.7 45 2 [7] 16.2 17 [22] 1.08

6 25.8 T60 1.5 1.65 52.1 30 5 17.4 15 1.74
7 25.8 T30 1.5 1.74 55.0 18 3 18.3 9 3.06
8 25.8 T10 1.5 1.80 56.9 18 3 19 9 3.16
9 38.0 T100 1.5 1.54 71.7 59 3 [9] 23.9 23 [29] 1.21

10 38.0 T60 1.5 1.65 76.7 40 6 25.6 19 1.93
11 38.0 T30 1.5 1.74 81.0 24 4 27.0 12 3.41
12 38.0 T10 1.5 1.80 83.8 24 4 28.0 12 3.53
13 48.3 T100 1.5 1.54 91.1 70 3.5 [11] 30.4 27 [34] 1.30
14 48.3 T60 1.5 1.65 97.5 47 7 32.5 23 2.07
15 48.3 T30 1.5 1.74 103 28 4 34.3 13.5 3.67
16 48.3 T10 1.5 1.80 107 28 4 35.5 13.5 3.80
17 72.5 T100 1.5 1.54 137 93 5 [14] 45.6 36 [45] 1.47

18 72.5 T60 1.5 1.65 146 62.5 9 48.8 30 2.34
19 72.5 T30 1.5 1.74 155 36 5.5 51.5 17.5 4.27
20 72.5 T10 1.5 1.80 160 36 5.5 53.3 17.5 4.42
a
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6.2 Information for Table 6 and Table 7
voltages for which the circuit breakers are designed and are the upper limit for operation.
(2) Time t3 for out-of-phase is 2 times time t3 for terminal fault (as in IEC 62271-100:2008 [B5]). See
IEEE Std C37.04b-2008 5.9.1.2 for the calculation of t3..
(3) For out-of-phase fault, time td is 0.15 * t3 . For terminal fault (T100) and short- line fault, time td is
0.05 * t3.
(4) The values of u c are calculated from Table 5. The formula to calculate the value of u c is based on uc = kpp
x kaf x 2 / 3 x Ur .
(5) Where two values of the times td and t’ are given for terminal fault duty T100, separated by brackets,
the second value in brackets can be used for testing if short-line fault tests are also made. If this is not
the case, the times before the brackets apply.
(6) Values of TRV Terminal Fault were not changed from the previous publication ANSI C37.06-2000 but
were translated to the two-parameter method representation with improved accuracy.
(7) Synthetic tests can be performed to prove the capability of values of t3 in column 6 of Table 7.
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Table 8 —Preferred capacitance current switching ratings for Class S2 circuit breakers rated below 100 kV for overhead line systems,
including circuit breakers applied in gas-insulated substations a, b, c
Class C0 (1) (2)
Rated Circuit breakers—general purpose
Rated Class C1 or Class C2 circuit breakers (2) (4)
maximum
continuous current
voltage Rated overhead line Rated isolated
Line Ur current Capacitor bank or Rated capacitor Rated overhead
No. cable current Bank current line current
A, rms (6)
kV, rms A, rms A, rms
A, rms A, rms
1 15.5 1200 2 250 630 100
2 15.5 2000 2 250 1000 100
3 15.5 3000 5 250 1600 100
4 25.8 1200 5 250 630 100

5 25.8 2000 5 250 1000 100
6 25.8 3000 5 250 1600 100
7 38 1200 5 250 630 100

8 38 2000 5 250 1000 100
9 38 3000 5 250 1600 100
10 48.3 1200 10 250 630 100

11 48.3 2000 10 250 1000 100
12 48.3 3000 10 250 1600 100
13 72.5 1200 20 250 800 100

14 72.5 2000 20 250 1000 100
15 72.5 3000 20 250 1600 100
16 72.5 4000 20 250 2000 100
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Table 8—Preferred capacitance current switching ratings for Class S2 circuit breakers rated below 100 kV for overhead line systems,
including circuit breakers applied in gas-insulated substations a, b, c (continued)
Class C1 or Class C2 circuit breakers (2) (4)
Rated Back-to-back capacitor bank switching
maximum
voltage Rated Rated inrush current (3) (5) (8)
Line Ur capacitor
No. bank Preferred rating (7) Alternate 1 rating (7) Alternate 2 rating (7)
kV, rms current
(6) Peak value Frequency Peak value Frequency Peak value Frequency
A, rms kA, peak kHz kA, peak kHz kA, peak kHz
Col 1 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9 Col 10 Col 11 Col 12 Col 13
1 15.5 630 20 4.2 6 1.2 30 6.5
2 15.5 1000 20 4.2 6 0.8 30 6.5
3 15.5 1600 20 4.2 6 0.5 45 9.0
4 25.8 630 20 4.2 6 1.2 30 6.5

5 25.8 1000 20 4.2 6 0.8 30 6.5
6 25.8 1600 20 4.2 6 0.5 45 9.0
7 38 630 20 4.2 6 1.2 30 6.5

8 38 1000 20 4.2 6 0.8 30 6.5
9 38 1600 20 4.2 6 0.5 45 9.0
10 48.3 630 20 6.8 6 1.2 30 8.5

11 48.3 1000 20 6.8 6 0.8 30 8.5
12 48.3 1600 20 6.8 6 0.5 40 14.0
13 72.5 630 25 3.4 6 1.2 30 8.5

14 72.5 1000 25 3.4 6 0.8 30 8.5
15 72.5 1600 25 3.4 6 0.5 40 14.0
16 72.5 2000 25 3.4 6 0.5 40 14.0
a
b
For preferred short-time current ratings, see Table 5. For preferred dielectric ratings, see Table 15and Table 16.
c
The second part of Table 8 is a continuation of columns to the right of the columns in the first part of Table 8. Column 1 is repeated for clarity
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Class S2 line systems circuit breakers rated below 100 kV
(Numbers in parentheses in the table refer to the following correspondingly numbered items.)
(1) For general purpose circuit breakers (sometimes referred to as Class C0), no established ratings for
back-to-back capacitor switching applications. The capacitor bank or cable shall be “isolated” as
defined in IEEE Std C37.04a-2003, 5.11.
For general purpose circuit breakers (Class C0) exposed to transient inrush currents from nearby
not exceed the lesser of either 1.41 times rated short-circuit current or 50 000 A peak. The product of
voltage.
For application at less than 100% of rating, the product of the inrush current peak and frequency shall
frequency. (This product quantifies the maximum rate of change of inrush current and the minimum
inductance between the banks or cables.)
(4) For circuit breakers identified as a Class C1 or C2 (formally definite purpose) circuit breakers, the
Table 8 or other values as determined by the manufacturer.
thousand amperes (depending on the surge impedance of the bus). For reference, see
IEEE Std C37.012-2005. Contact the manufacturer to determine the ability of the circuit breaker to
withstand these inrush current stresses.
(6) Tests to prove Class C2 have to be performed according to the requirements of Table 2 of
IEEE Std C37.09a-2005. Tests to prove Class C1 have to be performed according to the requirements
of Table 2A of IEEE Std C37.09a-2005.
(7) The preferred rating and alternatives 1 or 2 ratings have different values. These values are for
qualification of circuit-breaker capacitance switching according to their capabilities. The preferred
rating lists the previous values listed in ANSI C37.06-2000 and represents the usual standard values.
Alternate 1 rating was added in particular for some ratings of vacuum and some other circuit breakers.
Alternate 2 rating represents the exceptional maximum values seen by users and manufacturers in
world-wide applications. As of the time of the printing, only synthetic tests for alternate 2 are available
in some laboratories.
therefore the circuit breaker should be expected to handle this duty twice in the life time of the circuit
breaker without requiring maintenance of the contacts.
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7. Preferred ratings for circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above

This whole Clause 7 with Table 9 to Table 14 is dedicated to circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above,
including circuit breakers applied to gas-insulated substations.
Table 9 —Preferred ratings for circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above including circuit
breakers applied in gas-insulated substations a
Rated Rated Rated short- Maximum Rated
Rated
maximum continuous current circuit and permissible closing and
Line interrupting
voltage (1) (4) short-time tripping time latching
No. time (2)
Ur current delay current (3)
ms
kV, rms A, rms kA, rms Y, s kA, peak
1 123 1200, 2000 31.5 50 1 82
2 123 2000, 3000, 4000 40 50 1 104
3 123 2000, 3000, 4000 50 50 1 130
4 123 2000, 3000, 4000 63 50 1 164
5 145 1200, 2000 31.5 33 or 50 1 82

6 145 1600, 2000, 3000 40 33 or 50 1 104
7 145 2000, 3000 50 33 or 50 1 130
8 145 2000, 3000 63 33 or 50 1 164
9 145 2000, 3000, 4000 80 33 or 50 1 208
10 170 1600, 2000 31.5 33 or 50 1 82

11 170 2000, 3000 40 33 or 50 1 104
12 170 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 50 33 or 50 1 130
13 170 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 63 33 or 50 1 164
14 170 3000, 4000, 5000 80 33 or 50 1 208
15 170 4000, 5000 100 33 or 50 1 260
16 245 1600, 2000, 3000 31.5 33 or 50 1 82

17 245 2000, 3000 40 33 or 50 1 104
18 245 2000, 3000 50 33 or 50 1 130
19 245 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 63 33 or 50 1 164
20 245 3000, 4000, 5000 80 33 or 50 1 208
21 362 2000, 3000 40 33 or 50 1 104

22 362 2000, 3000 50 33 or 50 1 130
23 362 2000, 3000, 4000 63 33 or 50 1 164
24 550 2000, 3000 40 33 1 104

25 550 3000, 4000 50 33 1 130
26 550 3000, 4000 63 33 1 164
27 800 2000, 3000 40 33 1 104

28 800 3000, 4000 50 33 1 130
29 800 3000, 4000 63 33 1 164
a
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(Numbers in parenthesis in the table refer to the information correspondingly numbered items.)
(1) The voltage ratings are based on ANSI C84.1-2006 [B2] where applicable and are the
maximum voltages for which the circuit breakers are designed and are the upper limit for
operation.
(2) The rated interrupting time column is the maximum time interval to be expected during a
circuit-breaker opening operation between the instant of energizing the trip circuit and the
interruption of the main circuit on the primary arcing contacts under certain specified
conditions. The value may be exceeded under certain conditions as specified in
IEEE Std C37.04-1999, subclause covering rated interrupting time.
(3) For 60 Hz, the rated closing and latching current (kA, peak) of the circuit breaker is 2.6 times
the rated short-circuit current. (If expressed in terms of kA, rms total current, the equivalent
value is 1.55 times rated short-circuit current.). For 50 Hz, the rated closing and latching current
(kA, peak) of the circuit breaker is 2.5 times the rated short-circuit current. (If expressed in
terms of kA, rms total current, the equivalent value is 1.47 times the rated short-circuit
current.).
(4) The traditional North American continuous current ratings of 1200 A and 3000 A have been
retained in this standard, while IEC prefers the continuous current ratings of 1250 A and
3150 A (from the Renard R10 preferred numbers series). It is possible that the continuous
current rating might be changed to 1250 A and 3150 A respectively in a future edition (see
ANSI/NEMA MG 1-2006 [B3]).
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Table 10 —Preferred ratings of prospective TRV for circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above, including circuit breakers applied in gas-insulated
substations for effectively grounded systems and grounded faults with a first pole to clear factor of kpp = 1.3 at T100 a
Standard values of TRV represented by four parameters for terminal fault, short-line fault and out-of-phase fault duties.
Rated First TRV peak Time Time
First pole to Amplitude Time Voltage Time RRRV
maximum reference value (2) delay
clear factor factor
Line voltage (1) Test duty voltage (4) (8) (3)
kpp kaf t1 u’ t’ u1 /t1
No. Ur u1 uc t2 td
p.u. p.u. Ps kV Ps kV/μs
kV, rms kV kV Ps Ps
Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9 Col 10 Col 11 Col 12
1 123 Terminal fault 1.3 1.40 98 49 183 196 2 49 27 2
2 123 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 75 38 141 152 2 38 21 2
3 123 Out-of-phase 2.0 1.25 151 98 251 392 2 75 51 1.54
4 145 Terminal fault 1.3 1.40 115 58 215 232 2 58 31 2

5 145 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 89 44 166 176 2 44 24 2
6 145 Out-of-phase 2.0 1.25 178 116 296 464 2 89 60 1.54
7 170 Terminal fault 1.3 1.40 135 68 253 272 2 68 36 2

8 170 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 104 52 194 208 2 52 28 2
9 170 Out-of-phase 2.0 1.25 208 136 347 544 2 104 70 1.54
10 245 Terminal fault 1.3 1.40 195 98 364 392 2 98 51 2

11 245 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 150 75 280 300 2 75 40 2
12 245 Out-of-phase 2.0 1.25 300 196 500 784 2 150 99 1.54
13 362 Terminal fault 1.3 1.40 288 144 538 576 2 144 74 2
14 362 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 222 111 414 444 2 111 57 2
15 362 Out-of-phase 2.0 1.25 443 288 739 1152 2 222 146 1.54
16 550 Terminal fault 1.3 1.40 438 219 817 876 2 219 112 2
17 550 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 337 168 629 672 2 168 86 2
18 550 Out-of-phase 2.0 1.25 674 438 1120 1752 2 337 221 1.54
19 800 Terminal fault 1.3 1.40 637 318 1190 1272 2 319 161 2
20 800 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 490 245 914 980 2 245 124 2
21 800 Out-of-phase 2.0 1.25 980 636 1630 2544 2 490 320 1.54
a
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substations for non-effectively grounded systems (all faults) and also ungrounded faults in effectively grounded systems,
all with a first pole to clear factor of kpp = 1.5 at T100 a
Standard values of TRV represented by four parameters for terminal fault, short-line fault and out-of-phase fault test duties.
Rated TRV
First pole Amplitude First Time Time Voltage Time
maximum Time peak RRRV
to clear factor reference (2) delay
voltage value
Line Test duty factor voltage (3)
(1) (4) (8) u1 /t1
No. kpp kaf u1 t2 td u’ t’
Ur Ps uc kV/μs
p.u. p.u. kV Ps Ps kV Ps
kV, rms kV
1 123 Terminal fault 1.5 1.40 113 56 211 224 2 57 30 2
2 123 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 75 38 141 152 2 38 21 2
3 123 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 188 113 314 452 2 94 51 1.67
4 145 Terminal fault 1.5 1.40 133 67 249 268 2 67 35 2

5 145 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 89 44 166 178 2 44 24 2
6 145 Out-of-phase 2.5 1.25 222 133 370 532 2 111 68 1.67
7 170 Terminal fault 1.5 1.40 156 78 291 312 2 78 41 2

8 170 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 104 52 194 208 2 52 28 2
9 170 Out-of-phase 2.0 (6) 1.25 208 135 347 541 2 104 70 1.54
10 245 Terminal fault 1.5 1.40 225 113 420 452 2 113 58 2
11 245 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 150 75 280 300 2 75 40 2
12 245 Out-of-phase 2.0 (6) 1.25 300 195 500 779 2 150 99 1.54
13 362 Terminal fault 1.5 1.40 333 166 621 664 2 167 85 2
14 362 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 222 111 414 444 2 111 57 2
15 362 Out-of-phase 2.0 (6) 1.25 443 288 739 1150 2 222 146 1.54
16 550 Terminal fault 1.5 1.40 505 253 943 1012 2 253 128 2
17 550 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 337 168 629 674 2 168 86 2
18 550 Out-of-phase 2.0 (6) 1.25 674 437 1120 1750 2 337 221 1.54
19 800 Terminal fault 1.5 1.40 735 367 1370 1468 2 368 186 2
20 800 Short line fault 1.0 1.40 490 245 914 980 2 245 124 2
21 800 Out-of-phase 2.0 (6) 1.25 980 636 1630 2550 2 490 320 1.54
a
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substations, for effectively grounded systems and grounded faults with a first pole to clear factor of kpp = 1.3 at T100 1 a
Standard values of TRV represented by four parameters (test duties T100, T60) and two parameters (test duties T30, T10).
Rated Amplitude First Time TRV peak Time Time Time Time RRRV
Voltage
maximum factor reference value (2) delay (5)
voltage Test voltage (4) (8) (5) u1 /t1 or
Line
(1) duty uc / t3
No. u’
Ur kaf u1 t1 uc t2 t3 td t’
kV
kV, rms p.u. kV Ps kV Ps Ps Ps Ps kV/μs
1 123 T100 1.40 98 49 183 196 — 2 [14] 49 27 [8] 2
2 123 T60 1.50 98 33 196 99 — 2 [10] 49 18 [26] 3
3 123 T30 1.54 (7) — — 201 — 40 6 67 19 5
4 123 T10 1.76 (7) — — 230 — 33 5 77 16 7
5 145 T100 1.40 115 58 215 232 — 2 [16] 58 31 [45] 2

6 145 T60 1.50 115 38 231 114 — 2 [12] 58 21 [31] 3
7 145 T30 1.54 (7) - - 237 - 47 7 79 23 5
8 145 T10 1.76 (7) - - 272 - 39 6 91 19 7
9 170 T100 1.40 135 68 253 272 — 2 [19] 68 36 [53] 2

10 170 T60 1.50 135 45 271 135 — 2 [14] 68 25 [36] 3
11 170 T30 1.54 (7) — — 278 — 56 8 93 27 5
12 170 T10 1.76 (7) — - 320 — 46 7 106 22 7
13 245 T100 1.40 195 98 364 392 — 2 [7] 98 51 [76] 2

14 245 T60 1.50 195 65 390 195 - 2 [20] 98 35 [52] 3
15 245 T30 1.54 (7) — - 400 - 80 12 133 39 5
16 245 T10 1.76 (7) — - 459 - 66 10 153 32 7
17 362 T100 1.40 288 144 538 576 — 2 [40] 144 74 [112] 2
18 362 T60 1.50 288 96 576 288 — 2 [29] 144 50 [77] 3
19 362 T30 1.54 (7) — — 592 — 118 18 197 57 5
20 362 T10 1.76 (7) — - 676 - 97 15 226 47 7
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Table 12—Preferred ratings of prospective TRV for circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above, including circuit breakers applied in gas-insulated
substations, for effectively grounded systems and grounded faults with a first pole to clear factor of kpp = 1.3 at T100 a (continued)
Standard values of TRV represented by four parameters (T100, T60 and out-of-phase) and two parameters (T30, T10).(7)
Rated Amplitude First Time TRV peak Time Time Time Voltage Time RRRV
maximum factor reference value (2) delay (5)
voltage voltage (4) (8) (5) u1 /t1 or
Line Test duty
(1) td u’ uc / t3
No.
Ur kaf u1 t1 uc t2 t3 t’
kV, rms p.u. KV Ps kV Ps Ps Ps kV Ps kV/μs
21 550 T100 1.40 438 219 817 876 — 2 [61] 219 112[171] 2
22 550 T60 1.50 438 146 876 438 180 2 [44] 219 75 [117] 3
23 550 T30 1.54 (7) — — 899 — 147 27 300 87 5
24 550 T10 1.76 (7) 1030 22 344 71 7
636 318 1272 —
25 800 T100 1.40 636 212 1190 636 262 2 [89] 319 161 [248] 2
26 800 T60 1.50 — — 1270 — 214 2 [64] 319 108 [170] 3
27 800 T30 1.54 (7) 1320 39 436 126 5
28 800 T10 1.76 (7) 1500 32 500 103 7
a
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7.2 Information for Table 10, Table 11, and Table 12
(2) Time t2 for out-of-phase is 2 times time t2 for terminal fault (as in IEC 62271-100:2008 [B5]). See
IEEE Std C37.04b-2008 5.9 for the calculation of t2
(3) For out-of-phase, time td is the same as for terminal fault and short-line fault.
(4) The values of uc are calculated from Table 9.
The value is calculated such as: uc = kaf x kpp x 2 / 3 x Ur
(5) Where two values of the times td and t’ are given, the second value in brackets can be used for testing
if short-line fault tests are required. If this is not the case, the first value before the brackets applies.
(6) Table 11 only: for rated voltages of 170 kV and higher systems are considered to be effectively
grounded, therefore the recovery voltage for out-of-phase is 2.0 times the rated maximum voltage Ur
divided by √3.
(7) Table 12 only: In the process of harmonization with IEC 62271-100:2008 [B5], values of T30 and T10
with a first pole to clear factor kpp = 1.3 were changed. At T30, the amplitude factor kaf is changed to
1.54 instead of 1.58 and for T10 the amplitude factor kaf is increased to 1.76 (it corresponds to an
amplitude factor of 0.9 x 1.7 with kpp = 1.5). The numbers on these lines are thus harmonized.
(8) Values of TRV terminal fault were not changed from the previous publication ANSI C37.06-2000 but
were translated to the two- or four-parameter representation with improved accuracy.
(9) Since the out-of-phase switching duty is required for only certain circuit-breaker applications, it is not
considered necessary to include this as a standard rating for general purpose circuit breakers. This has
not changed from previous editions.
(10) The assigned out-of-phase switching current rating is the maximum out-of-phase current that the
circuit breaker shall be capable of switching at a rated power frequency, out-of-phase recovery voltage
equal to 2 times the rated maximum voltage for grounded systems, and 2.5 times the rated maximum
voltage for ungrounded systems (see IEEE Std C37.09-1999). If a circuit breaker has an assigned out-
of-phase switching current rating, the preferred rating shall be 25% of the rated (symmetrical) short-
circuit current expressed in kA, unless otherwise specified.
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Table 13 —Preferred ratings of prospective TRV for circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above, including circuit breakers applied in
gas-insulated substations for non-effectively grounded systems (all faults) and also ungrounded faults in
effectively grounded systems, all with a first pole to clear factor of kpp = 1.5 at T100 a
Standard values of TRV represented by four parameters (T100, T60) and two parameters (T30, T10)
TRV peak Time Time Time Voltage Time RRRV
Rated Amplitude First Time
value delay (3)
maximum factor reference
(2) (4) (3) u1 /t1, or
Line voltage (1) Test duty voltage
uc / t3
No. Ur kaf u1 t1
uc t2 t3 td u’ t’
kV, rms p.u. kV Ps
kV Ps Ps Ps kV Ps kV/μs
1 123 T100 1.40 113 56 211 224 — 2 [16] 57 30 [44] 2
2 123 T60 1.50 113 38 226 114 — 2 [11] 57 21 [30] 3
3 123 T30 1.58 — — 238 — 48 7 79 23 5
4 123 T10 1.64 — — 247 — 35 5 82 17 7
5 145 T100 1.40 133 67 249 268 — 2 [19] 67 35 [52] 2

6 145 T60 1.50 133 44 266 132 — 2 [13] 67 24 [35] 3
7 145 T30 1.58 — — 281 — 56 8 94 27 5
8 145 T10 1.64 — — 291 — 42 6 97 20 7
9 170 T100 1.40 156 78 291 312 — 2 [22] 78 41 [61] 2

10 170 T60 1.50 156 52 312 156 — 2 [16] 78 28 [42] 3
11 170 T30 1.58 — — 329 — 66 10 110 32 5
12 170 T10 1.64 — — 341 — 49 7 114 24 7
13 245 T100 1.40 225 113 420 452 — 2 [32] 113 58 [88] 2
14 245 T60 1.50 225 75 450 225 — 2 [23] 113 40 [60] 3
15 245 T30 1.58 — — 474 — 95 14 158 46 5
16 245 T10 1.64 — — 492 — 70 11 164 34 7
17 362 T100 1.40 333 166 621 664 — 2 [47] 167 85 [130] 2
18 362 T60 1.50 333 111 665 333 — 2 [33] 167 58 [89] 3
19 362 T30 1.58 — — 701 — 140 21 234 68 5
20 362 T10 1.64 — — 727 — 104 16 242 50 7
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Table 13—Preferred ratings of prospective TRV for circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above, including circuit breakers applied in
gas-insulated substations for non-effectively grounded systems (all faults) and also ungrounded faults in
effectively grounded systems, all with a first pole to clear factor of kpp = 1.5 at T100 a (continued)
Standard values of TRV represented by four parameters (T100, T60) and two parameters (T30, T10)
Rated Amplitude First Time TRV peak Time Time Time Voltage Time RRRV
maximum factor reference value delay (3)
voltage (1) voltage (2) (4) (3) u1 /t1 or
Line Test duty
Ur uc / t3
No.
kaf u1 t1 uc t2 t3 td u’ t’
kV, rms p.u. kV Ps kV Ps Ps Ps kV Ps kV/μs
21 550 T100 1.40 504 253 943 1012 — 2 [71] 253 128 [197] 2
22 550 T60 1.50 504 168 1010 504 — 2 [51] 253 86 [135] 3
23 550 T30 1.58 — — 1060 — 213 32 355 103 5
24 550 T10 1.64 — — 1110 — 158 24 368 76 7
25 800 T100 1.40 735 367 1370 1468 — 2 [103] 368 186 [287] 2
26 800 T60 1.50 735 245 1470 735 — 2 [74] 368 125 [196] 3
27 800 T30 1.58 — — 1550 — 310 46 516 150 5
28 800 T10 1.64 — — 1610 — 230 34 536 111 7
a
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(2) The values of uc are calculated from Table 9.
The value is calculated as: uc = kaf x kpp x 2 / 3 x Ur
(3) Where two values of the times td and t’ are given, the second value in brackets can be used for testing
if short-line fault tests are required. If this is not the case, the first values before the brackets apply.
(4) Values of TRV terminal fault were not changed from the previous publication ANSI C37.06-2000 but
were translated to the two or four-parameter representation with improved accuracy.
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Table 14 —Preferred capacitance current switching ratings for circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above, including
circuit breakers applied in gas-insulated substations a, b, c
Class C0 circuit breakers (1) (2) Class C1 or Class C2 (2 ) (4)

Rated Rated
maximum continuous
voltage current Rated isolated Rated
Rated
Line Rated overhead line capacitor overhead
Isolated capacitor
No. Ur current bank line
bank or cable current
current (6) current
kV, rms A, rms A, rms
A, rms
A, rms A, rms
1 123 (9) 50 50 1200 160
2 145 (9) 80 80 1200 160
3 170 (9) 100 100 1200 160
4 245 (9) 160 160 1200 200
5 362 (9) 250 250 1200 315
6 550 (9) 400 400 1000 500
7 800 (9) 900 500 1000 900
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Table 14—Preferred capacitance current switching ratings for circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above, including circuit breakers
applied in gas-insulated substations a, b, c (continued)
Class C1 or Class C2 circuit breakers (2) (4)
Rated Back-to-back capacitor bank switching

maximum
voltage Rated inrush current (3) (5)
Line Rated back- Preferred rating (7) Alternate 1 rating (7) Alternate2 rating (7) Alternate 3 rating (7)
No. Ur to-back
capacitor
bank Peak value Frequency Peak value Frequency Peak value Frequency Peak value Frequency
kV, rms kA, kA, kA, kA,
current (6)
A, rms peak kHz peak kHz peak kHz peak kHz
1 123 700 16 4.3 6 2 25 13 60 8.5
2 145 700 16 4.3 6 2 25 13 60 8.5
3 170 700 20 4.3 6 2 25 13 60 8.5
4 245 700 20 4.3 6 2 25 13 60 8.5
5 362 800 25 4.3 6 2 20 21 65 8.5
6 550 800 25 4.3 6 2 20 21 65 8.5
7 800 800 25 4.3 6 2 20 21 65 8.5
a
b
For preferred short-time current ratings, see Table 9. For preferred dielectric ratings, see Table 15 and Table 16.
c
The second part of Table 14 is a continuation of columns to the right of the columns in the first part of Table 14. Column 1 is repeated for clarity.
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circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above, including circuit breakers applied in gas-
insulated substations
(1) For general-purpose circuit breakers (Class C0) no ratings for back-to-back capacitor switching
applications are established. The capacitor bank or cable shall be “isolated” as defined in
IEEE Std C37.04a-2003, 5.11.
For general-purpose circuit breakers (Class C0) exposed to transient inrush currents from nearby
not exceed the lesser of either 1.41 times rated short-circuit current or 50 000 A peak. The product of
voltage.
For application at less than 100% of rating, the product of the inrush current peak and frequency shall
frequency (inherent value). (This product quantifies the maximum rate of change of inrush current and
the minimum inductance between the banks or cables.)
(4) For circuit breakers identified as a Class C1 or C2 (formally referred to as definite purpose), the
Table 14 or other values as determined by the manufacturer and the user.
thousand amperes (depending on the surge impedance of the bus).
For reference, see IEEE Std C37.012-2005. Contact the manufacturer to determine the ability of the
circuit breaker to withstand these inrush current stresses.
(6) Tests to prove Class C2 are to be performed according to the requirements of Table 2 of
IEEE Std C37.09a-2005. Tests to prove Class C1 are to be performed according to the requirements of
Table2A of IEEE Std C37.09a-2005.
(7) The preferred rating is those from the previous ANSI C37.06. Alternates 1, 2, or 3 ratings have
different values for qualification of circuit-breaker capacitance switching capabilities.
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The preferred rating lists the previous values listed in ANSI C37.06-2000 and represent the usual
values that have historically been used for circuit breakers previously referred to as definite purpose
circuit breakers.
Alternate 1 rating was added in particular for some ratings of vacuum and some other circuit breakers.
The values of inrush current magnitude and inrush frequency are generally lower than the preferred
rating (historical values).
Alternates 2 and 3 ratings represent alternatives of exceptional maximum capacitance switching values
as seen in a survey of users and manufacturers in world-wide applications.
Alternate 2 rating was developed by taking the 90th percentile of the inrush current frequency seen in
the survey and matching it with the corresponding inrush current magnitude at that 90th percentile
inrush frequency.
Similarly, alternate 3 rating was developed by taking the 90th percentile of the inrush current
magnitude seen in the survey and matching it with the corresponding inrush current frequency at that
90th percentile inrush current magnitude. These values of inrush current magnitude and inrush
frequency are generally higher than preferred rating (historical values). All values have been rounded.
It is necessary to choose which alternative shall apply to the circuit breaker. Refer to application guides
IEEE Std C37.010-1999, IEEE Std C37.011-2005, IEEE Std C37.012-2005, and IEEE Std C37.015-
1993 for guidance on this selection.
therefore the circuit breaker should be expected to handle this duty twice in its life time without
requiring maintenance of the contacts.
(9) This current rating column is applicable to all ratings of preferred continuous currents.
8. Preferred dielectrics withstand ratings for circuit breakers

The whole of Clause 8 with Table 15 and Table 16 is dedicated to all types of circuit breakers, including
circuit breakers applied to gas-insulated substations.
Preferred ratings are given for the dielectric withstand and external creepage insulation to ground.
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Table 15 —Preferred dielectric withstand ratings and external creepage insulation (1) a
Dielectric withstand test voltages
Power frequency Lightning impulse (2) Switching impulse (2) Minimum creepage
distance of external
Rated Chopped wave Withstand voltage Withstand voltage
Rating Full wave insulation to ground
Line maximum 10 s 2 μs terminal to ground terminal to terminal
table 1 min dry withstand (5)
No. voltage wet minimum time to with circuit breaker on one phase with
No. (6)
Ur sparkover withstand closed circuit breaker open
kV, rms kV, rms kV, rms kV, peak kV, peak kV, peak kV, peak mm in
1 4.76 1 19 (3) 60 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)
2 8.25 1 36 (3) 95 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)
3 15.0 1 36 (3) 95 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)
4 15.5 5 50 45 110 142 (3) (3) 250 9.84
5 15.5 5 50 45 110 (3) (3) (3) 250 9.84
6 25.8 5 60 50 150 194 (3) (3) 420 16.5

7 25.8 5 60 50 150 (3) (3) (3) 420 16.5
8 25.8 (4) 5 60 50 125 161 (3) (3) 420 16.5
9 27.0 1 60 (3) 125 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)
10 38.0 1 80 (3) 150 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)
11 38.0 5 80 75 200 258 (3) (3) 610 24.0

12 38.0 5 80 75 200 (3) (3) (3) 610 24.0
13 38.0 (4) 5 80 75 150 194 (3) (3) 610 24.0
14 48.3 5 105 95 250 322 (3) (3) 780 30.7
15 48.3 5 105 95 250 (3) (3) (3) 780 30.7
16 72.5 5 160 140 350 452 (3) (3) 1170 46.1

17 123 9 260 230 550 710 (3) (3) 1990 78.3
18 145 9 310 275 650 838 (3) (3) 2340 92.1
19 170 9 365 315 750 968 (3) (3) 2750 108
20 245 9 425 350 900 1160 (3) (3) 3960 156
21 362 9 555 (3) 1300 1680 825 900 5850 230

22 550 9 860 (3) 1800 2320 1180 1300 8890 350
23 800 9 960 (3) 2050 2640 1430 1500 12 900 508
a
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Table 16 —Preferred dielectric withstand ratings for circuit breakers applied in gas-insulated substations a
Rating Dielectric withstand test voltages

Rated
table
maximum Power Impulse test (2) Switching impulse (2)
voltage frequency
Line 1 min Full wave Withstand voltage Withstand voltage terminal
No. dry withstand terminal to ground to terminal
Ur (6) with circuit breaker on one phase with circuit
kV, rms closed breaker open
No.
kV, rms kV, peak kV, peak kV, peak
1 15 1 36 95 (3) (3)
2 15 1 50 110 (3) (3)
3 38 1, 5 60 150 (3) (3)

4 38 1, 5 80 200 (3) (3)
5 72.5 1, 5 140 300 (3) (3)

6 72.5 1, 5 160 350 (3) (3)
7 123 9 215 450 (3) (3)

8 123 9 260 550 (3) (3)
9 145 9 260 550 (3) (3)

10 145 9 310 650 (3) (3)
11 170 9 310 650 (3) (3)

12 170 9 365 750 (3) (3)
13 245 9 365 750 (3) (3)

14 245 9 425 900 (3) (3)
15 245 9 460 1050 (3) (3)
16 362 9 425 900 720 800

17 362 9 500 1050 825 900
18 362 9 555 1300 825 900
19 550 9 615 1300 1050 1180

20 550 9 740 1550 1175 1300
21 550 9 860 1800 1175 1300
22 800 9 860 1800 1425 1550

23 800 9 960 2050 1425 1550
a
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8.1 Information for Table 15 and Table 16
(1) For circuit breakers applied to gas-insulated substations, see Table 16.
(2) Lightning and switching impulse waveforms are defined in IEEE Std 4™-1995 [B6]. All impulse
values are phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground and across the open contacts, including vacuum circuit
breakers when some preconditioning is required across open contacts. Special consideration should be
addressed when performing chopped wave tests across open contacts of vacuum circuit breakers.
(3) Not required.
(4) These circuit breakers are intended for application on grounded wye distribution circuits equipped with
surge arresters.
(5) Minimum creepage corresponds to “light pollution level.” Refer to IEEE Std C37.010-1999 or to the
manufacturer for special cases of pollution level.
(6) For outdoor circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above, and those that have isolating gaps in series with
the interrupting gaps, or have additional gaps in the resistor or capacitor circuits, the impulse test for
interrupters and resistors shall be 75% of the value shown in column 5 of Table 15 or column 4 of
Table 16. For other circuit breakers the rating is not required.
9. Circuit-breaker operation and operating endurance capabilities

Table 17 identifies the schedule of operating endurance capabilities for circuit breakers.
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Table 17 —Schedule of operating endurance capabilities for circuit breakersa (1) (6) (7)
Number of operations
Circuit-breaker ratings (each operation is comprised of one closing plus one opening)
(3) (4) (5)
Line Rated maximum Rated continuous Rated short-circuit Between No-load Rated continuous Inrush
No. voltage current current servicing mechanical current current
kV, rms A, rms kA, rms (2) (8) switching (9) switching (10)
Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7
Class S1 circuit breakers
1 4.76, 15 1200, 2000 20, 25, 31.5 2000 10 000 1000 750
2 4.76, 8.25, 15 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 40, 50 1000 5000 500 400
3 15 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 63 500 2000 500 400
4 27 1200, 2000, 4000 16, 25 500 2500 200 100
5 38 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 16, 25, 31.5, 40 250 1500 100 100
Class S2 circuit breakers (11)
6 15.5 and above All All 500 2000 100 100
Circuit breakers 100 kV and above (11)
7 All All All 500 2000 100 100
a
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(1) Table 17may be used as a guide for applying circuit breakers to switching conditions that differ from those
specified. In such cases, the number of operations may differ from those tabulated, but the cumulative duty
on the circuit breaker must be within the service capability as defined in IEEE Std C37.04-1999, 5.8.2.5.
(2) Servicing consists of cleaning, tightening, adjusting, lubricating, etc., as recommended by the
manufacturer, and assumes usual service conditions. Maintenance intervals are usually based on both an
elapsed time and a number of operations, whichever occurs sooner as per the manufacturer requirements.
(3) With rated control voltage applied. See Table 18.
(4) For frequency of operation see IEEE Std C37.04-1999, 5.10.
(5) No functional parts shall have been replaced prior to completion of the specified number of operations.
(6) After completion of the specified number of operations, the circuit breaker shall withstand rated maximum
voltage in the open position, and the resistance of the current carrying circuit from terminal to terminal,
measured with a current of at least 100 A flowing, shall not be greater than 200% of the maximum value
given by the manufacturer for the circuit breaker when new. Under these conditions, the circuit breaker is
considered capable of carrying rated continuous current, at rated frequency, without injurious heating until
maintained, and of performing one interruption at rated short-circuit current or at a related capability. After
completion of this series of operations, functional part replacement and general maintenance may be
necessary.
(7) If a short-circuit operation occurs before the completion of the listed operations, maintenance is
recommended and possible functional part replacement may be necessary, depending on previous
accumulated duty, fault magnitude, and expected future operations.
(8) Requirements are based on specified maintenance intervals in accordance with Column 4.
(9) When closing and opening current equal to rated continuous current at rated maximum voltage with power
factor between 80% leading and 80% lagging.
(10) When closing current equal to 600% of rated continuous current at rated maximum voltage with power
factor of 30% or less and when opening current equal to rated continuous current at rated maximum
voltage with power factor between 80% leading and 80% lagging.
(11) Classes S1 and S2 are for circuit breakers below 100 kV. Above 100 kV, all circuit breakers have the
same characteristics, even if installed in indoor or outdoor substations such as GIS. Ratings of circuit
breakers under Class S2 and circuit breakers rated 100 kV and above also apply for circuit breakers in
gas-insulated substation installations.
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10. Control voltage ranges for circuit breakers

Operating mechanisms are designed for the rated control voltages listed with operational capability
throughout the indicated voltage ranges to accommodate variations in source regulation, coupled with dc
battery low charge levels, as well as dc battery high charge levels maintained with floating charges. The
maximum voltage is measured at the point of user connection to the circuit breaker [see items (12) and (13)
in 10.1] with no operating current flowing, and the minimum voltage is measured with maximum operating
current flowing.
Table 18 —Rated control voltages and their ranges for circuit breakersa (10) (12) (13)
DC voltage ranges Alternating current

(1) (2) (3) (5) (8) (9) (14) Rated control voltage ranges
V, dc voltage (1) (2) (3) (4) (8) (14)
(14) Closing, energy
Closing, energy storage (60 Hz) storage, tripping, and
and auxiliary functions
Rated auxiliary functions
control Class S2 Opening
Line
voltage circuit functions
No.
(11) breakers
Class S1
and circuit
circuit Single phase Single phase
breakers All types
breakers
rated
100 kV
and above
1 24 (6) — — 14-28
120 104-127 (7)
2 48 (6) 38-56 36-56 28-56
240 208-254 (7)
3 125 100-140 90-140 70-140
4 250 200-280 180-280 140-280 Polyphase Polyphase
5 — — — — 208Y/120 180Y/104–220Y/127
6 — — — — 240 208–254
a
Numbers in parentheses in Table 18 refer to the following correspondingly numbered items.
(1) Electrically operated motors, contactors, solenoids, valves, and the like, need not carry a nameplate
voltage rating that corresponds to the control voltage rating shown in the table as long as these
components perform the intended duty cycle (usually intermittent) in the voltage range specified.
(2) Relays, motors, or other auxiliary equipment that functions as a part of the control for a device shall be
subject to the voltage limits imposed by this standard, whether mounted at the device or at a remote
location.
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(3) Circuit-breaker devices, in some applications, may be exposed to control voltages exceeding those
specified here due to abnormal conditions such as abrupt changes in line loading. Such applications
require specific study, and the manufacturer should be consulted. Also, application of switchgear
devices containing solid-state control, exposed continuously to control voltages approaching the upper
limits of ranges specified herein, require specific attention, and the manufacturer should be consulted
before application is made.
(4) Includes supply for pump or compressor motors. Note that rated voltages for motors and their
operating ranges are covered in ANSI/NEMA MG 1-2006 [B3].
(5) It is recommended that the coils of closing, auxiliary, and tripping devices that are connected
continually to one dc potential should be connected to the negative control bus to minimize electrolytic
deterioration.
(6) 24 V or 48 V tripping, closing, and auxiliary functions are recommended only when the device is
located near the battery or where special effort is made to ensure the adequacy of conductors between
battery and control terminals. 24 V closing is not recommended.
(7) Includes heater circuits.
(8) Voltage ranges apply to all closing and auxiliary devices when cold. Breakers utilizing standard
auxiliary relays for control functions may not comply at lower extremes of voltage ranges when relay
coils are hot, as after repeated or continuous operation.
(9) DC control voltage sources, such as those derived from rectified alternating current, may contain
sufficient inherent ripple to modify the operation of control devices to the extent that they may not
function over the entire specified voltage ranges.
(10) This table also applies for circuit breakers in gas-insulated substation installations.
(11) In cases where other operational ratings are a function of the specific control voltage applied, tests in
IEEE Std C37.09-1999 and IEEE Std C37.09a-2005 may refer to the “rated control voltage.” In these
cases, tests shall be performed at the levels in column 1.
(12) For an outdoor circuit breaker, the point of user connection to the circuit breaker is the secondary
terminal block point at which the wires from the circuit-breaker operating mechanism components are
connected to the user’s control circuit wiring.
(13) For an indoor circuit breaker, the point of user connection to the circuit breaker is either the secondary
disconnecting contact (where the control power is connected from the stationary housing to the
removable circuit breaker) or the terminal block point in the housing nearest to the secondary
disconnecting contact.
(14) The voltage ratings of protective relays and other devices used to initiate operation of the circuit-
breaker controls may have voltage requirements other than of the circuit breaker. All other capabilities
of these devices shall be as required by IEEE Std C37.90-2005.
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11. Rated reclosing times for circuit breakers

Table 19 defines rated reclosing times for circuit breakers:
Table 19 —Rated reclosing times for circuit breakers a

Reclosing time (1)
Circuit-breaker ratings
(s)
S1 class circuit breakers (2)
4.76 through less than 100 kV, 1200 A 0.3
S2 class and outdoor circuit breakers more than or equal to 100 kV
15.5 kV and above 0.3
a
Numbers in parentheses in Table 19 refer to the following correspondingly numbered items.
(1) Circuit breakers rated for reclosing shall be capable of reclosing within these times on an instantaneous
reclosing cycle, O + 0.3 s + CO, when operating in conjunction with an automatic reclosing device.
These time-values are based on maintaining rated control voltage or operating pressure at the operating
mechanism. In case the control voltage or pressure drops to 90% of rated voltage or pressure, the
reclosing times will be increased to 110% of the above values. Consult the manufacturer for special
reclosing requirements.
NOTE 1—Reclose time as defined in IEEE Std C37.100-1992 is “The interval between the time when the
actuating quantity of the release (trip) circuit reaches the operating value (breaker being in the closed position) and
the reestablishment of the circuit on the primary arcing contacts on the reclosing stroke,” i.e., the time from trip
initiation to contact touch in all three poles. Some circuit breakers require a minimum time requirement between
the opening and next closing of the circuit breaker to allow proper mechanical functioning of the mechanism. This
minimum time requirement may be implemented internally by circuit-breaker control circuitry or externally by
means of protection and control circuitry; and in either case must be implemented to prevent damage to the circuit
breaker. 11
NOTE 2—A time in addition to the minimum mechanical reclose time, and known as “tmin” may be imposed by
the circuit-breaker characteristics; however it is not a time that can be tested on-site. Time “tmin” is commonly
known as the dead time, i.e., the interval of time between final arc extinction in all poles and first reestablishment
of current in any pole in the subsequent closing operation. The mechanical reclose time is important from the
perspective of installation and maintenance. The time “tmin” is important from the perspective of system protection
and control.
(2) Reclosing ratings for indoor circuit-breaker continuous current ratings greater than 1200 A have not
been established.
11
Notes in text, tables, and figures of a standard are given for information only and do not contain requirements needed to implement
this standard.
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Annex A
(normative)
TRV symbols used in the tables with the two-parameter method
The preferred ratings are for 50 Hz and 60 Hz systems. The two-parameter method is one of the methods
used in these tables to represent the transient recovery voltage (TRV). The basic inherent shape of the rated
transient recovery voltage envelope is the “one-minus-cosine” (1–cosine) shape. See TRV envelope curves
in IEEE Std C37.04-1999 for the 1–cosine shape. For the development of the two-parameter method based
on the 1–cosine shape, refer to Clause 5 of IEEE Std C37.04b-2008. The rated interrupting times and peak
recovery voltage values and times given are all based on 60 Hz systems.
A.1 General explanation of symbols
The symbols used in this standard are as follows and are essentially those in the IEC 62271-series standards
and are also used in IEEE Std C37.04b-2008:
Ur = rated maximum voltage. Sometimes Ur is represented by V in other standards. It is measured in kV

rms.
kpp = first pole to clear factor. It may be represented in other documents as Kf. When systems below 100
kV are operated on non-effectively grounded systems, a first pole-to-clear factor of 1.5 is required.
kaf = transient amplitude factor. It may be represented in other documents as Ka. In systems below 100 kV
the amplitude factor can be of 1.4 or 1.54 as determined by another standard (see IEEE Std C37.04-1999,
5.9.1.1) or 1.25 for out-of-phase interrupting capability (see IEEE Std C37.04b-2008, 5.9.2.3.1).
uc = Reference voltage, a peak (crest) value in kV. It is a measure of the TRV. It was referenced as E2 in
former documents. It is related to the rated maximum voltage in kV by the formula:
uc = kpp x kaf x 2 / 3 x Ur
(i.e., for example 1.5 x 1.54 x 2 / 3 x Ur = 1.886 x Ur for overhead line connected circuits below 100 kV)
t3 = time to reach uc in microseconds, and it is calculated from the old value of T2 by t3 = [T2 * Kt3] /
1.138
Kt1, Kt2, or Kt3 = Multipliers are defined in Table 1 in the applications guide IEEE Std C37.011-2005 4.2.1
and vary according to the voltage and the interrupting current as a percentage of rated short circuit current.
Their values are listed in Figure 9 for its values and applications in the same applications guide,
IEEE Std C37.011-2005.
td = is the delay time in microseconds. td for test duty T100 is 0.15 x t3 for Class S1 cable connected
systems, and 0.05 x t3 for Class S2 line connected systems at below 100 kV . td is 0.15 x t3 for all test duties
T60, T30, and T10, and for out-of-phase interrupting in all cases.
u’ = reference voltage in kilovolts
t’ = time to reach u’ in microseconds = td + (u’ / RRRV)
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Figure A.1 and Figure A.2 illustrate the concept of RRRV used in these tables represented by the ratio:
uc / t3
Comments
If the source of power to a circuit breaker is a single transformer or a bank of transformers and there are no
substantial capacitances or loaded feeders connected to the source side of the circuit breaker, the transient
recovery voltage may be more severe than those covered in Table 1 to Table 16. For such applications,
refer to ANSI C37.06.1 [B1] for preferred ratings of definite purpose circuit breakers for fast TRV rise
time.
A.2 Figures explaining the symbols
Figure A.1—Graphic showing the two parameters recovery voltage (t3, uc) used for
voltages below 100 kV and a delay line with the delay time td
Figure A.2—Correspondence between the new two-parameter method representing the

recovery voltage for voltages below 100 kV and the
old method listed in IEEE Std C37.04-1999a
a
The new symbols used are: uc, u’, td, t’, t3, compared to the old symbols such as E2 and T2. The rated transient recovery voltage
envelope is the “one-minus-cosine” (1–cosine) shape. The symbols are in clause 1 and are calculated values in accordance with this
figure are shown in all tables.
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Annex B
(normative)
Symbols used in the tables with the four-parameter method
The preferred ratings are for 50 Hz and 60 Hz systems. Applications at other system frequencies should
receive special consideration, see IEEE Std C37.010-1999. The rated interrupting times and peak recovery
voltage values and times given are all based on 60 Hz systems.
Values have generally been rounded off. The number of significant digits after the decimal point varies
according to the meaning of the value.
The four-parameter method is used in these tables to represent the transient recovery voltage for circuit
breakers rated 100 kV and above and for T100, T60 faults. The four-parameter method is applied for
terminal faults (T100, T60), short-line faults, and out-of-phase faults. The two-parameter method is used to
represent the transient recovery voltages at T30 and T10. The rated transient recovery voltage envelope has
been historically the “higher of an exponential waveform and a 1–cosine waveform” shape. See TRV
envelope curves in IEEE Std C37.04-1999 5.9.1.2 and see also TRV envelope curves in IEEE Std C37.04b-
2008 Clause 5.
B.1 General explanation of symbols
The symbols used are as follows and are essentially those used in the IEC 62271-series standards.
Ur = rated maximum voltage. Sometimes Ur is represented by V in other standards.
kpp = first pole to clear factor. It may be represented in other documents as Kf. Systems below 100 kV may
be operated on non-effectively grounded systems and a first pole-to-clear factor of 1.5 is required for
terminal faults. For 100 kV and above, systems are usually grounded, and the factor is 1.3 for terminal
faults in this case. In certain applications where the systems may be grounded and where the likelihood of
non-effectively grounded faults cannot be ignored, the factor of 1.5 for terminal faults is used.
kaf = transient amplitude factor. It may be represented in other documents as Ka. In systems 100 kV and
above the amplitude factor can be of 1.40, at T100 as specified in IEEE Std C37.04b-2008 and 1.25 for out-
of-phase interrupting capability.
u1 = first reference voltage in kV, a peak (crest). It is calculated as:
u1 = 0.75 x kpp x 2 / 3 x Ur
t1 = time to reach u1 in microseconds. It is derived from u1 and the specified value of the RRRV, u1 / t1.
uc = second reference voltage a peak (crest) value in kV. It is a measure of the TRV. It was referenced as E2
in former documents. It is related to the rated maximum voltage in kV by the formula:
uc = kaf x kpp x 2 / 3 x Ur , where kaf is equal to 1.4 for terminal fault T100 and short-line faults and 1.25 for
out-of-phase faults.
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t2 = time to reach uc in microseconds (used only in the four parameters method) is equal to 4 t1 for test duty
T100 and for the supply side circuit for short-line fault, between 2 t1 and 4 t1 for out-of-phase interrupting.
Time t2 is equal to 3 t1 for T60.
t3 = time to reach uc in microseconds (used only in the two parameters method) and it is calculated from the
old value of T2 by t3 = [T2 * Kt3] / 1.138.
Kt1, Kt2, or Kt3 = Multipliers are defined in Table 1 of the applications guide IEEE Std C37.011-2005 4.2.1
and vary according to the voltage and the interrupting current as a percentage of rated short circuit current.
Their values are listed in Figure 9 for its values and applications in the same applications guide
IEEE Std C37.011-2005.
td = is the delay line in microseconds and is between 2 μs and 0.28 t1 for test duty T100, between 2 μs and
0.3 t1 for test duty T60, between 2 μs and 0.1t1 for the out-of-phase test duty
u’ = reference voltage in kV and is equal to u1 / 2 for test duties T100 and T60 and for the supply side
circuit for the short-line fault.
t’ = time to reach u’ in microseconds
Figure B.1 and Figure B.2 illustrate the concept of RRRV used in subsequent tables represented by the
ratio: u1/t1.
B.2 Figures explaining the symbols
Figure B.1—Four-parameters recovery voltage ( t1, u1 , t2 , uc ) used for voltages 100 kV

and above and a delay line with the delay time td and the two defining parameters u’ and t’
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Figure B.2—Comparison of four-parameter TRV reference lines to the exponential-cosine

TRV-envelope defined in IEEE Std C37.04-1999
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Annex C
(informative)
Bibliography
[B1] ANSI C37.06.1, Trial-Use Guide for High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current
Basis Designated “Definite Purpose for Fast Transient Recovery Voltage Rise Times.” 12
[B2] ANSI C84.1-2006, Voltage Ratings (60 Hz)—Electrical Power Systems and Equipment
[B3] ANSI/NEMA MG 1-2006 Motors and Generators.
[B4] Dufournet, D., and Montillet, G. F., “Harmonization of TRVs in ANSI/IEEE and IEC Standards for
High-voltage Circuit Breakers Rated less than 100 kV,” Paper 05GM0169, presented at the IEEE PES
Meeting in 2005 in San Francisco.
[B5] IEC 62271-100:2008, High-voltage switchgear and controlgear—Part 100: High-voltage alternating-
current circuit-breakers. 13
[B6] IEEE Std 4™-1995, IEEE Standard Techniques for High-Voltage Testing. 14
[B7] IEEE Std C37.016™-2006, IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Switchers Rated 15.5 kV
through 245 kV.
[B8] IEEE Std C37.90™-2005, IEEE Standard for Relays and Relays System Associated with Electrical
Apparatus.
[B9] IEEE Std C37.90.1™-2002, IEEE Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays and
Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus.
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Recovery Voltage for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers of IEEE C37.011, A Working Group Paper of the
High-Voltage Circuit Breaker Subcommittee,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, January 2007,
Volume 22, Number 01, pp. 161-169.
12
ANSI publications are available from the Customer Service Department, American National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd Street,
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, USA (http://www.ansi.org/).
13
IEC publications are available from the Central Office of the International Electrotechnical Commission, 3, rue de Varembé, P.O.
Box 131, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland (http://www.iec.ch/). IEC publications are also available in the United States from the
Sales Department, American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, USA
(http://www.ansi.org/).
14
IEEE publications are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854,
USA (http://standards.ieee.org/).
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Approved 11 September 2009

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Copyright © 2009 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

PDF: ISBN 978-0-7381-6078-8 STD95977

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Specific notes on individual tables

Laws and regulations

Updating of IEEE documents

Georges Montillet, Chair

Roy Alexander Leslie Falkingham Yasin Musa

William J. Ackerman Douglas J. Edwards Albert Livshitz

Robert M. Grow, Chair

John Barr Alexander Gelman David J. Law

Howard L. Wolfman, TAB Representative

3. General applications to circuit breakers ..................................................................................................... 3

4. Basic definitions applied in this standard ................................................................................................... 3

5. Preferred ratings for Class S1 circuit breakers for cable systems............................................................... 4

8. Preferred dielectrics withstand ratings for circuit breakers ...................................................................... 32

9. Circuit-breaker operation and operating endurance capabilities............................................................... 35

10. Control voltage ranges for circuit breakers............................................................................................. 38

11. Rated reclosing times for circuit breakers .............................................................................................. 40

Annex C (informative) Bibliography............................................................................................................ 46

1.3 Preferred ratings

IEEE Std C37.09™-1999, Errata issued on 18 April 2007.

3. General applications to circuit breakers

4. Basic definitions applied in this standard

5. Preferred ratings for Class S1 circuit breakers for cable systems

Rated Rated Rated Rated Maximum Rated

Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6

5 8.25 1200, 2000, 3000 40 50 or 83 2 104

9 15 1200, 2000, 3000 40 50 or 83 2 104

Rated First Amplitude TRV Time Time Reference Time RRRV

kV, rms p.u. p.u. kV Ps Ps kV Ps kV/μs

3 8.25 Terminal fault 1.5 1.4 14.1 52 8 4.7 25 0.27

5 15 Terminal fault 1.5 1.4 25.7 66 10 8.6 32 0.39

7 27 Terminal fault 1.5 1.4 46.3 92 14 15.4 45 0.50

9 38 Terminal fault 1.5 1.4 65.2 109 16 21.7 53 0.60

11 72.5 Terminal fault 1.5 1.4 124 165 25 41.4 80 0.75

5 8.25 T100 1.5 1.4 14.1 52 8 4.7 25 0.27

9 15 T100 1.5 1.4 25.7 66 10 8.6 32 0.39

13 27 T100 1.5 1.4 46.3 92 14 15.4 44 0.50

17 38 T100 1.5 1.4 65.2 109 16 21.7 53 0.60

21 72.5 T100 1.5 1.4 124 165 25 41.4 80 0.75

5.1 Information for Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3

Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6

4 8.25 1200 10 250 630 10

7 15 1200 25 250 630 25

11 27 d 3000 31.5 160 250 31.5

14 38 d 4000 50 100 250 50

17 72.5 50 100 250 100

1 4.76 1200 630 15 2.0 6 0.8 14 1.8

4 8.25 1200 630 15 2.0 6 0.8 18 2.4

7 15 1200 630 15 2.0 6 0.8 24 3.0

11 27 d 3000 250 15 4.3 6 2.0 19 7.0

14 38 d 4000 250 20 4.3 6 2.0 21 7.0

17 72.5 d 4000 250 25 3.4 6 2.0 22 7.0

(Numbers in parentheses in table refer to the following correspondingly numbered items.)

5 25.8 1200, 2000 12.5 50 or 83 2 33

7 38.0 1200, 2000 16 50 or 83 2 42

12 48.3 1200, 2000 20 50 or 83 2 52

15 72.5 1200, 2000 20 50 or 83 2 52