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Description / Abstract:
This standard specifies test methods and conditions to be used
in the seismic qualification testing of protective relays and
auxiliaries such as test and control switches, terminal blocks, and
indicating lamps for use in nuclear facilities.
Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to establish test methods and
conditions for determining the seismic capability and to
demonstrate seismic qualification of protective relays and
auxiliaries specified in IEEE Std C37.105™-2010. The prerequisites
for the qualification testing are defined in IEEE Std
C37.105™-2010. These test methods are divided into three main
categories, as described in IEEE Std 344™-2004; fragility, proof,
and generic testing. To define the specific conditions for seismic
testing of protective relays, the following parameters shall be
specified:
a) The settings and electrical inputs to the protective relay
and auxiliaries, and other pertinent information as detailed in
this standard required to define its condition during the test
b) The unintentional change in state, contact chatter, deviation
in operating conditions, tolerances, or other change in performance
of the relay that constitutes failure
c) The seismic levels (required response spectra) to be imposed
during the test
This standard provides guidance to establish the test parameters
listed above, determine seismic capacity, and to demonstrate the
ability of protective relays and auxiliaries to perform their
safety function during and/or after the specified seismic motion.
In addition, this standard provides the requirements for
documenting the necessary seismic qualification of protective
relays and auxiliaries.