Active Standard

IEEE C57.156-2016

IEEE Guide for Tank Rupture Mitigation of Liquid-Immersed Power Transformers and Reactors

Measures that may be taken to help mitigate tank rupture of energized liquid-immersed power transformers and reactors due to internal electrical faults are described in this guide. The release of insulating fluid or insulating fluid mist due to failure of the following components are not covered in this guide: load tap changer compartments, bushings and their turrets, conservator tank, piping, valves, pumps, and radiators.

Sponsor Committee
PE/TR - Transformers
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Status
Active Standard
PAR Approval
2011-06-16
Board Approval
2016-06-30
History
ANSI Approved:
2017-12-06
Published:
2016-12-21

Working Group Details

Society
IEEE Power and Energy Society
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Sponsor Committee
PE/TR - Transformers
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Working Group
PwrTrans-WGC57.156 - Power Transformers - Guide for Tank Rupture Mitigation
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IEEE Program Manager
Malia Zaman
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Working Group Chair
Peter Zhao
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