Subcommittee Name
High Voltage Circuit Breakers Subcommittee
Scope
Treatment of all matters relating to high voltage power circuit breakers (above 1000 Volts AC and 3200 Volts DC).
Chairman:
Vice-Chair / Secretary:
What's new in HVCB Subcommittee?
- C37.04a-2025 published - IEEE Standard for Ratings and Requirements for AC High Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V Amendment: Changes to construction requirements and clarification of certain related required capabilities
- C37.09a-2025 published - IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V Amendment: Modifications to test procedures
- C37.017-2025 published - IEEE Standard for Bushings for High-Voltage (Over 1000 Vac) Circuit Breakers and Gas-Insulated Switchgear
- C37.10-2025 approved by RevCom - Guide for Investigation, Analysis, and Reporting Failures of AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers and Circuit Switchers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V
- 62271-37-013-2021 Corrigendum 1 published - IEEE/IEC International Standard for High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 37-013: Alternating Current Generator Circuit Breakers
- C37.01 PAR extended to 2026 - Standard for High-Voltage Direct Current Circuit Breakers Above 3200 Vdc
- C37.06.1 PAR approved - Recommended Practice for Preferred Ratings for High-Voltage (>1000 V) AC Circuit Breakers Designated Definite Purpose for Fast Transient Recovery Voltage Rise Times
Document expires 12/2027 - C37.017 PAR approved - IEEE Standard for Bushings for High-Voltage (Over 1000 Vac) Circuit Breakers and Gas-Insulated Switchgear
Document expires 12/2028 - C37.10.1 PAR approved - IEEE Guide for the Selection of Monitoring for Circuit Breakers
Document expires 12/2028
Subcommittee Documents, Working Groups, and Task Forces:
| Document | Title | Chairperson | Activity | Status* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC37.01 | IEEE Standard for High-Voltage Direct Current Circuit Breakers Above 3200 Vdc | S. Chen P. Yang C. Schuetz |
Active PAR | Expires: 12/31/2026 |
| C37.04-2018 | IEEE Standard for Ratings and Requirements for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2028 | |
| C37.04-2018/Cor 1-2021 | IEEE Standard for Ratings and Requirements for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V - Corrigendum 1 | Active Document | ||
| C37.04a-2025 | IEEE Standard for Ratings and Requirements for AC High Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V Amendment: Changes to construction requirements and clarification of certain related required capabilities | Active Document | ||
| PC37.04 | IEEE Standard for Ratings and Requirements for AC High Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V | J. Webb D. Benedict |
Active PAR | Expires: 12/31/2029 |
| C37.06-2009 | IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis - Preferred Ratings and Related Required Capabilities for Voltages Above 1000 V | Superseded | ||
| C37.06.1-2017 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Preferred Ratings for High-Voltage (>1000 volts) AC Circuit Breakers Designated Definite Purpose for Fast Transient Recovery Voltage Rise Times | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2027 | |
| PC37.06.1 | Recommended Practice for Preferred Ratings for High-Voltage (>1000 V) AC Circuit Breakers Designated Definite Purpose for Fast Transient Recovery Voltage Rise Times | D. Schiffbauer D. Benedict |
Active PAR | Expires: 12/31/2028 |
| C37.09-2018 | IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2028 | |
| C37.09-2018/Cor 1-2021 | IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V - Corrigendum 1 | Active Document | ||
| C37.09a-2025 | IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V Amendment: Modifications to test procedures | Active Document | ||
| PC37.09 | IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V | J. Weisker C. Jarnigan |
Active PAR | Expires: 12/31/2028 |
| C37.010-2016 | IEEE Application Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers > 1000 Vac Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis | Active Document | Expires: 12/13/2026 | |
| PC37.010 | IEEE Application Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers > 1000 Vac Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis | A. Keels L. Collette J. Hensberger |
Active PAR | Expires: 12/31/2027 |
| C37.011-2019 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Transient Recovery Voltage for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2029 | |
| C37.011 PAR Study Group | IEEE Guide for the Application of Transient Recovery Voltage for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V | L. Collette | Meeting S26 | Meeting S26 |
| C37.012-2022 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Capacitance Current Switching for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Above 1000 V | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2032 | |
| 62271-37-013-2021 | IEEE/IEC International Standard for High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 37-013: Alternating Current Generator Circuit Breakers | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2031 | |
| 62271-37-013-2021 Corrigendum 1 | IEEE/IEC International Standard for High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 37-013: Alternating Current Generator Circuit Breakers | Active Document | Active Document | |
| C37.015-2017 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Shunt Reactor Switching | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2027 | |
| PC37.015 | IEEE Guide for the Application of Shunt Reactor Switching | M. Crawford L. Collette |
Active PAR | Expires: 12/31/2027 |
| C37.016-2018 | IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Switchers Rated 15.5 kV through 245 kV | Active | Expires: 12/31/2028 | |
| C37.016-2018/Cor 1-2021 | IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Switchers Rated 15.5 kV through 245 kV - Corrigendum 1 | Active Document | ||
| PC37.016 | IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Switchers Rated 15.5 kV through 245 kV | N. McCord S. Byreddy L. Collette |
Active PAR | Expires: 12/31/2027 |
| C37.017-2025 | IEEE Standard for Bushings for High-Voltage (Over 1000 Vac) Circuit Breakers and Gas-Insulated Switchgear | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2035 | |
| 62271-37-082-2012 | High-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 37-082: Standard Practice for the Measurement of Sound Pressure Levels on Alternating Current Circuit-breakers | Inactive-Reserved | Expired: 12/31/2022 | |
| C37.10-2025 | Guide for Investigation, Analysis, and Reporting Failures of AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers and Circuit Switchers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000 V | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2035 | |
| C37.10.1-2018 | IEEE Guide for the Selection of Monitoring for Circuit Breakers | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2028 | |
| PC37.10.1 | IEEE Guide for the Selection of Monitoring for Circuit Breakers | D. Mitchell F. Ordein |
Active PAR | Expires: 12/31/2028 |
| C37.11-2022 | IEEE Standard Requirements for Electrical Control for AC High-Voltage (>1000 V) Circuit Breakers | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2032 | |
| C37.12-2018 | IEEE Guide for Specifications of High-Voltage Circuit Breakers (over 1000 V) | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2028 | |
| PC37.12 | IEEE Guide for Specifications of High-Voltage Circuit Breakers (over 1000 V) | T. Irwin A. Beckel |
Active PAR | Expires: 12/31/2027 |
| C37.12.1-2018 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Instruction Manual Content of AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Above 1000 V | Active Document | Expires: 12/31/2028 | |
| PC37.12.1 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Instruction Manual Content of AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Above 1000 V | S. Zaharko A. Keels |
Active PAR | Expires: 12/31/2027 |
* All future dates are expected dates.
For more information on the HVCB Subcommittee please see the Minutes of the Meetings.
Updated: March 19, 2026