Review: IEEE Standard 80-2013
Official Title: IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding
Status: Active Standard (Supersedes IEEE 80-2000)
Scope: Provides guidance for the design of AC substation grounding systems to ensure safety against step, touch, and transferred voltages.
- Section 1: Introduction: Overview of the standard and its purpose.
- Section 2: References: List of referenced standards and publications.
- Section 3: Definitions: Definitions of terms used in the standard.
- Section 4: Safety Considerations: Guidelines for safety in electrical installations.
- Section 5: Electrical System Design: Guidelines for designing electrical systems.
- Section 6: Installation and Testing: Guidelines for installation and testing of electrical equipment.
- Section 7: Maintenance and Operation: Guidelines for maintenance and operation of electrical systems.
- Section 8: Protection Against Electrical Hazards: Guidelines for protecting against electrical hazards.
What Changed in the 2013 Revision?
If you are comparing the 2000 version to the IEEE Standard 80-2013 PDF, look for these critical updates:
- IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL): Universities and large corporations subscribe. If you are a student or employee of a utility, access may be free via your institution's VPN.
- Standards Subscriptions (IHS, TechStreet): These vendors resell the PDF with the same IEEE authentication.
Providing Step-by-Step Design Procedures: Assisting engineers in mapping out practical, physical grounding grids.
IEEE Standard 80-2013 provides numerous benefits to industries and organizations, including:
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