IEEE Std C62.41.2-2002 : IEEE recommended practice on characterization of surges in low-voltage (1000 V and less) AC power circuits

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The scope of this recommended practice is to characterize the surge environment at locations on AC power circuits described in IEEE Std C62.41.1/sup TM/2002 by means of standardized waveforms and o...

The scope of this recommended practice is to characterize the surge environment at locations on AC power circuits described in IEEE Std C62.41.1/sup TM/2002 by means of standardized waveforms and other stress parameters. The surges considered in this recommended practice do not exceed one half-cycle of the normal mains waveform (fundamental frequency) in duration. They can be periodic or random events and can appear in any combination of line, neutral, or grounding conductors. They include surges with amplitudes, durations, or rates of change sufficient to cause equipment damage or operational upset. While surge protective devices (SPDs) acting primarily on the amplitude of the voltage or current are often applied to divert the damaging surges, the upsetting surges might require other remedies.

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