IEC 62146-1:2013+A1:2016 is applicable to grading capacitors used on circuit-breakers. Their function is to control the voltage distribution across the individual interrupter units of a
multi-break circuit-breaker. Grading capacitors can also be used in
parallel to the interrupter unit on single break circuit-breakers to
modify the Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV). The grading capacitor
is a sub-component for the circuit-breaker and shall be specified in
accordance with the circuit-breaker specifications. This standard
applies to grading capacitors falling into one or both of the
following categories for:
- mounting on air-insulated circuit-breakers;
- mounting on enclosed circuit-breakers (for example immersed in
SF6, in oil, etc.). The testing for each of the above applications
is in some cases different. The object of this standard is:
- to define uniform rules regarding performances, testing and
rating;
- to define specific safety rules;
- to provide a guidance for installation and operation.
Keywords: grading capacitors, circuit-breakers
This consolidated version consists of the first edition (2013)
and its amendment 1 (2016). Therefore, no need to order amendment in
addition to this publication.