Codes and standards are frame and skeleton for electrical engineering. Currently, there are some international organizations develop various topics of electrical design. These standards cover design, selection, installation and commissioning activities. In order to explore more, below link is official site of said organization.
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Applicable electrical codes and standards in a specific project is subject to Client choice, geographical location. For example, a new chemical plant in South East Asia will likely to implement IEC set of standards. At the same time, big-names Client also introduce their own set of standards.
Below is two most known Client standards:
- Shell DEP
- Total GS
In a project, the normal order of precedence or priority is as below:
- Local Rules and Regulations
- Client Standards
- International standards (IEC or IEEE etc.)
Following is table of electrical equipment’s standard:
| No. | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 1 | Induction Motors - Read more |
| 2 | AC Generators - Read more |
| 3 | HV Synchronous Motors - Read more |
| 4 | HV Variable Speed Drive Systems |
| 5 | Medium Voltage Switchgear - Read more. |
| 6 | Low Voltage Switchgear - Read more |
| 7 | Power Transformers - Read more |
| 8 | AC & DC Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) - Read more |
| 9 | Electrical Cables - Read more |
| 10 | Distribution Boards - Read more |
| 11 | Lighting Fixture - Read more |
| 12 | Navigation Aid - Read more |
| 13 | Cable Tray and Ladder - Read more |