IEEE Std 18-2012

IEEE Standard for Shunt Power Capacitors

a) Clamp connector to accommodate a minimum range of conductor sizes from Number 8 solid
through Number 2 stranded, AWG; or
b) Threaded stud with 3/8 in x 16 or 1/2 in x 13 threads suitable for bolting directly to bus bars; or
c) Threaded stud with M12 or M16 (metric) threads suitable for bolting directly to bus bars.

Table 4— Electrical characteristics of bushings

Minimum insulation
BIL (kV) creepage distance Withstand test voltage a

50 Hz or 60 Hzb 50 Hz or 60 Hzb
dry wet Impulse
1 min, 10 s, 1.2/50 µs
mm inches
kV, rms kV, rms full wave kV crest

30 51 2 10 6 30

75 140 5.5 27 24 75

95 250 10 35 30 95

125 410 16 42 36 125

150 430 17 60 50 150

200 660 26 80 75 200

a
Withstand test voltages are for standard temperature and humidity at mean sea level.
b
The frequency of the 1 min and 10 s tests will be dependent on the power supply available
at the manufacturer’s facility.

6.6.2 Single bushing capacitors

Single-bushing outdoor capacitors shall have the bushing terminal as specified under 6.6.1 and the case shall
have a suitable connection point as the other terminal.

6.6.3 Indoor capacitors

Indoor capacitors shall be provided with terminals consistent with current-carrying requirements in NFPA
70.

6.6.4 Metal-enclosed capacitor equipment

A bushing, cable, or conduit entrance shall be provided for outdoor metal-enclosed capacitor equipment
rated above 600 V.

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