Overview of the IEC Transformer Standards

6 October 2008

H. Jin Sim
TF Chairman, IEEE/IEC Cross Reference
Transformers Committee
 IEC Technical Committees
Developing and maintaining Transformer documents

TC 10 Fluids for electrotechnical applications

TC14 Power transformers

TC 36 Insulators
– SC 36A Insulated bushings
– SC 36B Insulators for overhead lines
– SC 36C Insulators for substations
TC 112 Evaluation and qualification of electrical
insulating materials and systems
 IEC TC 10 List of Documents
Publication Number Year IEC/TC Status Title
Published
IEC 60156 (1995-08) 1995 10 Insulating liquids - Determination of the breakdown voltage at
power frequency - Test method
IEC 60247 (2004-02) 2004 10 Insulating liquids - Measurement of relative permittivity, dielectric
dissipation factor (tan d) and d.c. resistivity
IEC 60296 (2003-11) 2003 10 Fluids for electrotechnical applications - Unused mineral
insulating oils for transformers and switchgear
IEC 60376 (2005-06) 2005 10 Specification of technical grade sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) for use
in electrical equipment
IEC 60422 (2005-10) 2005 10 Mineral insulating oils in electrical equipment - Supervision and
maintenance guidance
IEC 60296 (2003-11)
IEC 60465 (1988-12) 1988 10
Fluids for electrotechnical
Specification for unused insulating mineral oils for cables with oil

applications
IEC 60475 (1974-01) -1974Unused
10 mineral
ducts
Method of samplinginsulating
liquid dielectrics oils for
IEC 60480 (2004-10) 2004 10 Guidelines for the checking and treatment of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
transformers and switchgear taken from electrical equipment and specification for its re-use

IEC 60567 (2005-06) 2005
IEC 604221977(2005-10)
IEC 60588-1 (1977-01)
electrical1978
IEC 60588-2 (1978-01)
IEC 60588-3 (1977-01)
equipment
1977
10 Oil-filled electrical equipment - Sampling of gases and of oil for
10
Mineral insulating
analysis of free and dissolved gases - Guidance oils in
Askarels for transformers and capacitors. Part 1: General
10
10
- Supervision and
Askarels for transformers and capacitors. Part 2: Test methods
Askarels for transformers and capacitors. Part 3: Specifications

maintenance
IEC 60588-4 (1979-01) 1979 guidance
10
for new askarels
Askarels for transformers and capacitors. Part 4: Guide for
maintenance of transformer askarels in equipment
IEC 60588-5 (1979-01) 1979 10 Askarels for transformers and capacitors. Part 5: Screening test
for compatibility of materials and transformer askarels
IEC 60588-6 (1979-01) 1979 10 Askarels for transformers and capacitors. Part 6: Screening test
for effects of materials on capacitor askarels
 IEC TC 10 List of Documents
Publication Number Year IEC/TC Status Title
Published
IEC 60590 (1977-01) 1977 10 Determination of the aromatic hydrocarbon content of new mineral
insulating oils
IEC 60599 (1999-03) 1999 10 Mineral oil-impregnated electrical equipment in service - Guide to
the interpretation of dissolved and free gases analysis
IEC 60628 (1985-01) 1985 10 Gassing of insulating liquids under electrical stress and ionization

IEC 60666 (1979-01) 1979 10 Detection and determination of specified anti-oxidant additives in
insulating oils
IEC 60814 (1997-08) 1997 10 Insulating liquids - Oil-impregnated paper and pressboard -

IEC 60599 (1993-03) Mineral oil-impregnated electrical

Determination of water by automatic coulometric Karl Fischer
titration
IEC 60836 (2005-05) 2005 10 Specifications for unused silicone insulating liquids for
equipment in service - Guide to the interpretation of electrotechnical purposes

dissolved and free gases analysis

IEC 60867 (1993-09) 1993 10 Insulating liquids - Specifications for unused liquids based on
synthetic aromatic hydrocarbons
IEC 60897 (1987-03) 1987 10 Methods for the determination of the lightning breakdown voltage
of insulating liquids
IEC 60944 (1988-09) 1988 10 Guide for the maintenance of silicone transformer liquids
IEC 60962 (1988-01) 1988 10 Maintenance and use guide for petroleum lubricating oils for
steam turbines
IEC 60963 (1988-12) 1988 10 Specification for unused polybutenes
IEC 60970 (1989-06) 1989 10 Methods for counting and sizing particles in insulating liquids
IEC 60978 (1989-07) 1989 10 Maintenance and use guide for triaryl phosphate ester turbine
control fluids
IEC 61039 (1990-10) 1990 10 General classification of insulating liquids
IEC 61065 (1991-05) 1991 10 Method for evaluating the low temperature flow properties of
mineral insulating oils after ageing
IEC 61099 (1992-05) 1992 10 Specifications for unused synthetic organic esters for electrical
purposes
IEC 61100 (1992-05) 1992 10 Classification of insulating liquids according to fire-point and net
calorific value
 IEC TC 10 List of Documents
Publication Number Year IEC/TC Status Title
Published
IEC 61125 (1992-08) 1992 10 Unused hydrocarbon based insulating liquids - Test methods for
evaluating the oxidation stability
IEC 61125-am1 (2004-04) 2004 10 CDIS Amendment 1 to IEC 61125: Unused hydrocarbon-based
insulating liquids - Test methods for evaluating the oxidation
stability
IEC 61144 (1992-12) 1992 10 Test method for the determination of oxygen index of insulating
liquids
IEC 61181 (1993-06) 1993 10 Impregnated insulating materials - Application of dissolved gas
analysis (DGA) to factory tests on electrical equipment
IEC 61197 (1993-09) 1993 10 Insulating liquids - Linear flame propagation - Test method using a
glass-fibre tape
IEC 61198 (1993-09) 1993 10 Mineral insulating oils - Methods for the determination of 2-furfural
and related compounds
IEC 61203 (1992-12) 1992 10 Synthetic organic esters for electrical purposes - Guide for
maintenance of transformer esters in equipment
IEC 61221 (2004-05) 2004 10 Petroleum products and lubricants - Triaryl phosphate ester turbine
IEC 61181 (1993-06)
IEC/TR 61294 (1993-10) 1993
Impregnated
10
insulating materials -
control fluids (category ISO-L-TCD) - Specifications
Insulating liquids - Determination of the partial discharge inception
Application of dissolved
IEC 61619 (1997-04) 1997 10
gas analysis (DGA) to factory tests
voltage (PDIV) - Test procedure
Insulating liquids - Contamination by polychlorinated biphenyls

on electrical equipment (PCBs) - Method of determination by capillary column gas

chromatography
IEC 61620 (1998-11) 1998 10 Insulating liquids - Determination of the dielectric dissipation
factor by measurement of the conductance and capacitance -
Test method
IEC 61868 (1998-11) 1998 10 Mineral insulating oils - Determination of kinematic viscosity at
very low temperatures
IEC 62021-1 (2003-06) 2003 10 Insulating liquids - Determination of acidity - Part 1: Automatic
potentiometric titration
 Publication Number
IEC TC 14 List of Documents
Year Published IEC/TC Status Title
IEC 60076-1 (2000-04) Ed. 2.1 2000 14 Power transformers - Part 1: General
IEC 60076-2 (1993-04) 1993 14 Power transformers - Part 2: Temperature rise

IEC 60076-1 (2000-04) Ed. 2.1

IEC 60076-3 (2000-03) 2000 14 Power transformers - Part 3: Insulation levels,
dielectric tests and external clearances in air

Power transformersIEC 60076-5 (2006-07) 

IEC 60076-4 (2002-06) 2002 14 Power transformers - Part 4: Guide to the lightning
- Part 1: General impulse and switching impulse testing - Power
transformers and reactors
Power transformers - Part 5: Ability to
IEC 60076-5 (2006-07) 2006 14 Power transformers - Part 5: Ability to withstand short
IEC 60076-2 (1993-04)  circuit
withstand short circuit
IEC 60076-7 (2005-12) 2005 14 Power transformers - Part 7: Loading guide for oil-
Power transformers - Part 2: Temperature rise
IEC 60076-8 (1997-11) 1997 14
immersed power transformers
Power transformers - Part 8: Application guide
IEC 60076-7 (2005-12) 
IEC 60076-10 (2005-07)
IEC 60076-3 (2000-03) 
2005 14 Power transformers - Part 10: Determination of sound
levels

Power transformersPower
- Part transformers - Part 7: Loading guide
IEC 60076-10-1 (2005-10) 2005 14 Power transformers - Part 10-1: Determination of

IEC 60076-11 (2004-05) 3: Insulation levels,

2004 dielectric
14
sound levels - Application guide
Power transformers - Part 11: Dry-type transformers
for oil-immersed
IEC/TS 60076-14 (2004-11)
tests and external clearances in air power transformers
2004 14 Power transformers - Part 14: Design and application
of liquid-immersed power transformers using high-
temperature insulation materials
IEC 60214-1 (2003-02) 2003 14 Tap-changers - Part 1: Performance requirements and
IEC 60076-4 (2002-06) 
IEC 60214-2 (2004-10) 2004 14
test methods
Tap-changers - Part 2: Application guide

Power transformers - Part 4: Guide to the lightning impulse and

IEC 60289 (1988-05)
IEC/TR 60616 (1978-01)
1988
1978
14
14
Reactors
Terminal and tapping markings for power transformers

switching impulse testing - Power transformers and reactors

IEC 60905 (1987-12) 1987 14 Loading guide for dry-type power transformers
IEC 61378-1 (1997-09) 1997 14 Convertor transformers - Part 1: Transformers for
industrial applications
IEC 61378-2 (2001-02) 2001 14 Convertor transformers - Part 2: Transformers for
HVDC applications
IEC 62032 (2005-03) 2005 14 IEC/IEEE Guide for the application, specification, and testing of
DL Doc phase-shifting transformers
 IEC TC 14 List of Documents
Currently in Revision or Development Process
Power transformers - Part 1: General
Publication Number Year Published IEC/TC Status Title
Power transformers - Part 2: Temperature rise
Work Programme:
IEC 60076-1 Ed. 3.0 14 AMW Power transformers - Part 1: General
IEC 60076-2 Ed. 3.0 14 AMW Power transformers - Part 2: Temperature rise
IEC 60076-6 Ed. 1.0 14 ACDV Reactors
Reactors
IEC 60076-12 Ed. 1.0 14 AMW Maintenance cycle report to IEC 60905 Ed.1: Power
transformers - Part 12: Loading guide for dry-type
power transformers

Maintenance cycle report to IEC 60905

IEC 60076-14 Ed. 2.0 14
Ed.1:
AMW
Power transformers - Part 12:
Power transformers - Part 14: Design and application
of liquid-immersed power transformers using high-
Loading guide for dry-type power transformers
IEC 60076-15 Ed. 1.0 14 ACDV
temperature insulation materials
Power transformers - Part 15: Gas-filled-type power
tranformers
IEC 60076-16 Ed. 1.0 14 ANW Power transformers - Part 16: Transformers for wind
Power transformers - Part 14: Design and application of liquid-immersed
turbines applications

power transformers using high-temperature insulation materials

Power transformers - Part 15: Gas-filled-type power transformers

Power transformers - Part 16: Transformers for wind turbines applications

 IEC TC 36 List of Documents
Publication Number Year Published IEC/TC Status Title
IEC 60437 (1997-09) 1997 36 Radio interference test on high-voltage insulators
IEC 60507 (1991-04) 1991 36 Artificial pollution tests on high-voltage insulators
to be used on a.c. systems
IEC IEC/TR
61109 (1992-03) 1986
60815 (1986-05) 36 Guide for the selection of insulators in respect of
polluted conditions
Composite insulators1992
IEC 61109 (1992-03) for a.c. 36overhead lines with a nominal
Composite insulators for a.c. overhead lines with
a nominal voltage greater than 1000 V -

voltage greater than 1000

IEC 61109-am1 (1995-05) 1995
V -36Definitions, test methods and
Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
Amendment 1 - Composite insulators for a.c.

acceptance criteria overhead lines with a nominal voltage greater than

IEC/TS 61245 (1993-10)
IEC/TS 61462 (1998-11)
1000 V - Definitions, test methods and
acceptance criteria
1993 36 Artificial pollution tests on high-voltage insulators
to be used on d.c. systems
1998 36 Composite insulators - Hollow insulators for use in
outdoor and indoor electrical equipment -

IEC 62217 (2005-10) 

IEC/TS 62073 (2003-06)
Polymeric insulators for
IEC 62217 (2005-10)
nominal voltage > 1 000 V - General definitions, test methods
Definitions, test methods, acceptance criteria and
design recommendations
2003 36 Guidance on the measurement of wettability of
2005
indoor36 and outdoor use with a
insulator surfaces
Polymeric insulators for indoor and outdoor use
with a nominal voltage > 1 000 V - General
definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria

and acceptance
IEC 60137 (2003-08) 
IEC 60137 (2003-08)
criteria
2003 36A Insulated bushings for alternating voltages above
1000 V
IEC/TS 61463 (2000-04) Ed. 2000 36A Bushings - Seismic qualification
Insulated
1.1 bushings 2000
IEC/TS 61463-am1 (2000-02)
for alternating
36A
voltages above 1000 V
Amendment 1 - Bushings - Seismic qualification
 IEC TC 36 List of Documents
Publication Number Year Published IEC/TC Status Title
IEC/TS 61464 (1998-08) 1998 36A Insulated bushings - Guide for the interpretation of
dissolved gas analysis (DGA) in bushings where
oil is the impregating medium of the main
insulation (generally paper)
IEC 62199 (2004-05) 2004 36A Bushings for d.c. application
IEC 62199
IEC 60120 (1984-01) (2004-05) Bushings
1984 36B for d.c. application Dimensions of ball and socket couplings of string
insulator units
IEC 60305 (1995-12) 1995 36B Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal
voltage above 1000 V - Ceramic or glass insulator
units for a.c. systems - Characteristics of
insulator units of the cap and pin type
IEC 60372 (1984-01) 1984 36B Locking devices for ball and socket couplings of
string insulator units - Dimensions and tests
IEC 60372-am1 (1991-09) 1991 36B Amendment 1 - Locking devices for ball and
socket couplings of string insulator units -
Dimensions and tests
IEC 60372-am2 (2003-05) 2003 36B Amendment 2 - Locking devices for ball and
socket couplings of string insulator units -
Dimensions and tests
IEC 60383-1 (1993-04) 1993 36B Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal
voltage above 1000 V - Part 1: Ceramic or glass
insulator units for a.c. systems - Definitions, test
methods and acceptance criteria
IEC 60383-2 (1993-04) 1993 36B Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal
voltage above 1000 V - Part 2: Insulator strings
and insulator sets for a.c. systems - Definitions,
test methods and acceptance criteria
IEC 60433 (1998-08) 1998 36B Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal
voltage above 1 000 V - Ceramic insulators for
a.c. systems - Characteristics of insulator units of
the long rod type
 IEC TC 36 List of Documents
Publication Number Year Published
IEC 60471 (1977-01) 1977
IEC 60471-am1 (1980-01) 1980
IEC/TR 60575 (1977-01) 1977
IEC 60720 (1981-01) 1981
IEC/TR 60797 (1984-01) 1984
IEC 61211 (2004-11) 2004
IEC 61325 (1995-03) 1995
IEC 61466-1 (1997-02) 1997
IEC 61466-2 (2002-02) Ed. 1.1 2002
IEC 61466-2-am1 (2002-01) 2002
IEC/TS 61467 (1997-02) 1997
IEC/TC Status Title
36B Dimensions of clevis and tongue couplings of
string insulator units
36B Amendment 1 - Dimensions of clevis and tongue
couplings of string insulator units
36B Thermal-mechanical performance test and
mechanical performance test on string insulator
units
36B Characteristics of line post insulators
36B Residual strength of string insulator units of glass
or ceramic material for overhead lines after
mechanical damage of the dielectric
36B Insulators of ceramic material or glass for
overhead lines with a nominal voltage greater than
1 000 V - Impulse puncture testing in air
36B Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal
voltage above 1000 V - Ceramic or glass insulator
units for d.c. systems - Definitions, test methods
and acceptance criteria
36B Composite string insulator units for overhead lines
with a nominal voltage greater than 1000 V - Part
1: Standard strength classes and end fittings
36B Composite string insulator units for overhead lines
with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V - Part
2: Dimensional and electrical characteristics
36B Amendment 1 - Composite string insulator units
for overhead lines with a nominal voltage greater
than 1 000 V - Part 2: Dimensional and electrical
characteristics
36B Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal
voltage above 1000 V - A.C. power arc tests on
insulator sets
 IEC TC 36 List of Documents
Publication Number Year Published
IEC 61952 (2002-07) 2002
IEC 60168 (2001-04) Ed. 4.2 2001
IEC 60168-am1 (1997-06) 1997
IEC 60168-am2 (2000-10) 2000
IEC 60273 (1990-03) 1990
IEC 60660 (1999-10) 1999
IEC 62155 (2003-05) 2003
IEC 62231 (2006-04) 2006
IEC/TC Status Title
36B Insulators for overhead lines - Composite line post
insulators for a.c. with a nominal voltage greater
than 1000 V
36C Tests on indoor and outdoor post insulators of
ceramic material or glass for systems with
nominal voltages greater than 1000 V
36C Amendment 1 - Tests on indoor and outdoor post
insulators of ceramic material or glass for
systems with nominal voltages greater than 1000
V
36C Amendment 2 - Tests on indoor and outdoor post
insulators of ceramic material or glass for
systems with nominal voltages greater than 1000
V
36C Characteristic of indoor and outdoor post
insulators for systems with nominal voltages
greater than 1000 V
36C Insulators - Tests on indoor post insulators of
organic material for systems with nominal
voltages greater than 1 000 V up to but not
including 300 kV
36C Hollow pressurized and unpressurized ceramic
and glass insulators for use in electrical
equipment with rated voltages greater than 1 000
V
36C Composite station post insulators for substations
with a.c. voltages greater than 1 000 V up to 245
kV - Definitions, test methods and acceptance
criteria
 Summary
 Know the differences between standards

 Specify main requirements clearly in your

company specifications
 Participate in development efforts to harmonize
 Support the efforts by IEEE and IEC to work together
–Joint development agreement
–Consider holding meetings to maximize international
participation where appropriate
–Consider a Cat D liaison to formalize communication