GB/T 38658-2020

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Guidance for the extension of validity of type tests of AC metal enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 3.6 kV and up to and including 40.5 kV

3.6 kV~40.5 kV交流金属封闭开关设备和控制设备型式试验有效性的延伸导则

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
29.120.40
CCS
K43
Status
Active
Issue Date
2020-03-31
Implementation
2020-10-01
Centralized Committee
中国电器工业协会
Issuing Authority
国家市场监督管理总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

This standard provides guidelines for extending the validity of type tests for AC metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear operating between 3.6 kV and 40.5 kV. It is applied by manufacturers and testing laboratories to determine when modifications to a product design do not require a full retest, ensuring continued compliance with safety and performance requirements. The guidance is used in the electrical power industry for medium-voltage distribution equipment, such as switchgear panels in substations and industrial plants.

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