Standards
PELS is the driving force behind numerous standards activities relating to power electronics and smart grid initiatives, such as:
Magnetic Components
The Electronics Transformers Technical Committee (ETTC), chaired by George Slama, operates as a subcommittee under the Power Electronics Standards Committee (PELSC). The ETTC manages multiple working groups engaged in standards-related projects focused on the characterization and testing requirements for magnetic components and cores across various applications.
ETTC’s scope includes developing and maintaining standards documents pertinent to transformers, inductors, and magnetic cores utilized in filter, power, and signal applications. The components addressed by the ETTC operate within the following ranges:
- Operating frequencies exceed 1 Hz.
- Working voltages below 2 kV
- Power ratings less than 100 kVA
The ETTC convenes monthly via teleconference and annually in-person to assess progress in developing new or revising existing IEEE standards, recommended practices, and guides maintained by the subcommittee. These meetings encourage attendees to discuss current trends in magnetic component applications and identify the need for new or revised standards, practices, or guides.
Participation in ETTC meetings is open to individuals with a genuine interest in the design, manufacturing, or application of electronics transformers or related magnetic devices. Active membership, granting voting rights, is governed by the PELSC Policies and Procedures.
Smart Grid
IEEE-SA P2030.1 focuses on smart grid infrastructure and provides a knowledge base for understanding and defining the electric grid infrastructure requirements to support various forms of electric-sourced transportation, including both vehicle and mass transit. This is necessary to determine the future grid infrastructure requirements that must be implemented in phases in the future.
Ongoing Efforts
Current Standards
Recommended Practice for Near Magnetic Field and Electric Field Characterization of Inductors
Status: Draft
Contact: Matt Wilkowski
Recommended Practice for Design and Integration of Solid State Transformers in Electric Grid
Status: Draft
Contact: Marco Liserre
Recommended Practice for System Stability of AC Power Converters in Data Centers
Status: Inactive
Contact: Pat Roder
IEEE Standards for Test Procedures for Magnetic Cores
Status: Draft
Contact: Matt Wilkowski
IEEE/IEC International Standard for Transformers and Inductors for Use in Electronic and Telecommunication Equipment – Measuring Methods and Test Procedures
Status: Draft
Contact: John DeCramer
IEEE Recommended Practice for Electronic Power Subsystems: Parameters, Interfaces, Elements and Performance
Status: Active
Contact: Peter Wilson
IEEE Recommended Practice for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Simulation- Based Testing of Electric Power Apparatus and Controls
Status: Active
Contact: Georg Lauss
IEEE Recommended Practice for Use and Functions of Virtual Machines
Status: Active
Contact: Qing-Chang Zhong
IEEE Recommended Practice for Testing Transformers and Inductors for Electronics Applications
Status: Active
Contact: John DeCramer
Standards Co-Sponsored by PELS
IEEE Guide for Fault Limiter (FCL) Testing of FCLs Rated Above 1000 V AC
Lead: PE/SWG
Contact: Jennifer Santulli
Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources with Associated Electric Power System Interfaces
Lead: BOG/SC21
Contact: Malia Zaman
IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design and Application of Power Electronics in Electrical Power Systems
Lead: IAS/PCI
Contact: Michael Kipness
IEEE Recommended Practice for 1 kV to 35 kV Medium-Voltage DC Power Systems on Ships
Lead: IAS/PCI
Contact: Michael Kipness
IEEE Guide on the Selection of Transmission and Distribution Insulators with Respect to Cold Weather Conditions
Lead: DEI/SC
Contact: Dalisa Gonzales
IEEE Standard for Power Electronics Open System Interfaces in Zonal Electrical Distribution Systems Rated above 100 kW
Lead: IAS/PCI
Contact: Michael Kipness
Inactive Standards
IEEE Standard for Transformers and Inductors in Electronic Power Conversion Equipment
Contact: Pat Roder
IEEE Standard for Test Procedures for Magnetic Cores
Contact: Matt Wilkowski
IEEE Guide for Making Corona (Partial discharge) Measurements on Electronics Transformers
Contact: Pat Roder
IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Power Subsystems: Parameter Definitions, Test Conditions, and Test Methods
Contact: Pat Roder
Calls for Participation:
IEEE P3380 (Recommended Practice for System Stability of AC Power Converters in Data Centers): Sponsored by IEEE PELS. This recommended practice applies to AC power converters in Data Centers where it is desired to improve electrical system stability. The recommended practice aims to: 1) recommend desirable impedance characteristics to help support system stability, 2) provide guidance for component and system design to comply with desirable impedance characteristics, 3) provide a recommended practice for impedance measurement of power-converter systems. This recommended practice does not provide for standardization of components outside of power converters. If you are interested to be a chair, co chair or secretary for this working group or interested in joining this working group please contact Pat Roder (p.roder@ieee.org) or Matt Wilkowski (mattwilkow57@gmail.com).
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