IEC 60676:2011规定了测试程序、条件和方法，根据这些程序、条件和方法，建立了容量超过500千克/热的交流电（EAFac）或直流电（EAFdc）运行的电弧炉（EAF）的主要参数和主要操作特性。第三版取消并取代了2002年出版的上一版，构成了技术修订。与上一版相比的重大技术变更如下: -第1条（范围和目标）-更明确地定义了熔炉的类型。 -第2条（规范性引用文件）和第3条（术语和定义）已经更新和完成。 -加入新的第4条（电子系统的特点）；它主要集中在高-安装中的电压/大电流电气设备。 -第5条（测试类型及其性能的一般条件）和第6条（技术测试）已根据当今电弧炉安全操作的要求进行了修改。

IEC 60676:2011 specifies test procedures, conditions and methods according to which the main parameters and the main operational characteristics of electric arc furnaces (EAF) operated either with alternating current (EAFac) or with direct current (EAFdc) with a capacity above 500 kg/heat are established. This third edition cancels and replaces the previous edition published in 2002 and constitutes a technical revision. Significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition are as follows:
- Clause 1 (Scope and object) - types of furnaces are more clearly defined.
- Clause 2 (Normative references) and Clause 3 (Terms and definitions) have been updated and completed.
- New Clause 4 (Features of the EAFsystem) has been added; it mainly concentrates on the tests necessary for high-voltage / high-current electrical equipment in the installation.
- Clause 5 (Type of tests and general conditions of their performance) and Clause 6 (Technical tests) have been modified according to today's requirements for safe operation of an EAF.