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Appendix 8
List of national and international standards relating to power
transformers
International Standards
IEC 60076-1: Power transformers:
Part 1 – General
IEC 60076-2: Power transformers:
Part 2 – Temperature rise
IEC 60076-3: Power transformers:
Part 3 – Insulation levels, dielectric tests
and external clearances in air
IEC 60076-4: Power transformers:
Part 4 – Guide to lightning impulse and
switching impulse testing – Power
transformers and reactors
IEC 60076-5: Power transformers:
Part 5 – Ability to withstand short-circuit
IEC 60076-6: Power transformers:
Part 6 – Reactors*
European Standards
EN 60076-1: Power transformers:
Part 1 – General
EN 60076-2: Power transformers:
Part 2 – Temperature rise
EN 60076-3: Power transformers:
Part 3 – Insulation levels, dielectric
tests and external clearances in air
EN 60076-4: Power transformers:
Part 4 – Guide to lightning impulse
and switching impulse testing –
Power transformers and reactors
EN 60076-5: Power transformers:
Part 5 – Ability to withstand
short-circuit
UK National Standards
BS EN 60076-1: Power transformers:
Part 1 – General
BS EN 60076-2: Power transformers:
Part 2 – Temperature rise
BS EN 60076-3: Power transformers:
Part 3 – Insulation levels, dielectric
tests and external clearances in air
BS EN 60076-4: Power transformers:
Part 4 – Guide to lightning impulse and
switching impulse testing – Power
transformers and reactors
BS EN 60076-5: Power transformers:
Part 5 – Ability to withstand
short-circuit
International Standards European Standards UK National Standards
IEC 60076-7: Power transformers:
Part 7 – Loading
guide for oil immersed power transformers*
IEC 60076-8: Power transformers: BS IEC 60076-8: Power transformers:
Part 8 – Application guide Part 8 – Application guide
IEC 60076-10: Power transformers: EN 60076-10: Power transformers: BS EN 60076-10: Power
Part 10 – Determination of sound levels Part 10 – Determination of transformers: Part 10 – Determination
sound levels of sound levels
IEC 60076-10-1: Power transformers:
Part 10-1 – Determination of transformer
and reactor sound levels – User guide*
IEC 60076-11: Power transformers:
Part 11 – Dry-type transformers
IEC 60076-12: Power transformers:
Part 12 – Loading guide for dry-type
power transformers*
IEC 60076-13: Power transformers:
Part 13 – Self protected liquid filled

Appendix 8
transformers*
IEC 60076-14: Power transformers:
Part 14 – Guide for the design and
application of liquid-immersed power
transformers using high temperature

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International Standards
IEC 60076-15: Power transformers:
Part 15 – Gas-filled-type power transformers*
IEC 60214-1: Tap-changers:
Part 1 – Performance requirements
and test methods
IEC 60214-2: Tap-changers:
Part 2 – Application guide
IEC 60289: Reactors
IEC 60354: Loading guide for oil-immersed
transformers
IEC 60071-1: Insulation co-ordination:
Part 1 – Definitions, principles and rules
IEC 60071-2: Insulation co-ordination:
Part 2 – Application guide
IEC 60099-5: Surge arresters:
Part 5 – Selection and application
recommendations
IEC 60137: Insulated bushings for alternating
voltages above 1000 V
European Standards
EN 60214-1: Tap-changers:
Part 1 – Performance requirements
and test methods
Not harmonised
EN 60289: Reactors
Not harmonised
EN 60071-1: Insulation
co-ordination: Part 1 – Definitions,
principles and rules
EN 60071-2: Insulation
co-ordination: Part 2 – Application
guide
EN 60099-5: Surge arresters:
Part 5 – Selection and application
recommendations
EN 60137: Insulated bushings for
alternating voltages above 1000 V
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UK National Standards
Appendix 8
BS EN 60214-1: Tap-changers:
Part 1 – Performance requirements and
test methods
BS 5611: Application guide for
on-load tapchangers
BS EN 60289: Reactors
BS 7735: Guide to loading of
oil-immersed power transformers
BS EN 60071-1: Insulation
co-ordination: Part 1 – Definitions,
principles and rules
BS EN 60071-2: Insulation
co-ordination: Part 2 – Application
guide
BS EN 60099-5: Surge arresters:
Part 5 – Selection and application
recommendations
BS EN 60137: Insulated bushings for
alternating voltages above 1000 V
European Standards
HD 428.1 (1992): Three-phase oil-immersed distribution
transformers: Part 1 – General requirements and
requirements for transformers with highest voltage
for equipment not exceeding 24 kV
HD 428.2.1 (1994): Three-phase
oil-immersed distribution transformers:
Part 2.1 – Distribution transformers with cable
boxes on the high voltage and/or the low voltage
side. General requirements
Part 2.2 – Distribution transformers with
cable boxes on the high voltage and/or the low
voltage side. Cable boxes type 1
Part 2.3 – Distribution transformers with cable
boxes on the high voltage and/or the low voltage side.
Cable boxes type 2
HD 428.3 (1994): Supplementary requirements
for transformers with highest voltage for
equipment equal to 36 kV
HD 428.4 (1994): Determination of the
power rating of a transformer loaded with
non-sinusoidal currents
HD 428.6 (2002): Requirements and
tests concerning pressurised corrugated tanks
UK National Standards
BS 7821: Part 1 – 1995 Three-phase oil-immersed distribution
transformers: Part 1 – General requirements and requirements
for transformers with highest voltage for equipment not
exceeding 24 kV
BS 7821: Part 2 – Section 2.1 1995 Three-phase
oil-immersed distribution transformers:
Part 2.1 – Distribution transformers with cable boxes on
the high voltage and/or the low voltage
side. General requirements
Part 2.2 – Distribution transformers with cable boxes on
the high voltage and/or the low voltage side. Cable
boxes type 1
Part 2.3 – Distribution transformers with cable boxes on
the high voltage and/or the low voltage side. Cable boxes type 2
BS 7821: Part 3 – 1995 Supplementary requirements for
transformers with highest voltage for equipment
equal to 36 kV
Appendix 8
BS 7821: Part 4 – 1995 Determination of the power rating
of a transformer loaded with non-sinusoidal currents
BS 7821: Part 6 – 2002: Requirements and tests
concerning pressurised corrugated tanks
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European Standards
HD 538.1 (1992): Three phase dry-type
distribution transformers: Part 1 – General
requirements and requirements for transformers with
highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 24 kV
HD 538.2 (1995): Supplementary requirements
for transformers with highest voltage for equipment
equal to 36 kV
HD 538.3 (1998): Determination of the power rating
of a transformer loaded with non-sinusoidal current
EN 50195 (1996): Code of practice for the safe
use of askerel filled electrical equipment
EN 50225 (1996): Code of practice for the
safe use of fully enclosed oil-filled electrical
equipment which may contain PCBs
* Extracts from British and International Standards are reproduced with permission. Complete editions of the standards can be obtained by post from BSI Customer
Services, 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL, UK. Telephone: +44 (0)20 8996 7000, facsimile: +44(0)20 8996 7001.
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BS 7844: Part 1 – 1996: Three phase dry-type
distribution transformers: Part 1 – General requirements and
requirements for transformers with highest voltage for
equipment not exceeding 24 kV
BS 7844: Part 2 – 1996: Supplementary requirements for
transformers with highest voltage for equipment equal
to 36 kV
BS 7844: Part 3 – 1998: Determination of the power rating
of a transformer loaded with non-sinusoidal current
BS EN 50195 (1997): Code of practice for the safe
use of askerel filled electrical equipment
BS EN 50225 (1997): Code of practice for the safe use
of fully oil-filled electrical equipment which may contain PCBs
BS 2562 (1979): Cable boxes for transformers and reactors
BS 6435 (1984): Unfilled enclosures for the dry termination
of HV cables for transformers and reactors
BS 6436 (1984): Ground mounted distribution transformers
for cable box or unit substation connection
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IEEE Std 62™-1995 Guide for diagnostic field testing of

electric power apparatus
IEEE Std 259™-1999 Standard test procedure for evaluation of
systems of insulation for dry-type
specialty and general purpose transformers
IEEE Std 63™-1985 Guide for the reclamation of insulating
oil and criteria for its use
IEEE Std 638™-1992 Standard for qualification of class lE
transformers for nuclear power generating
stations
IEEE Std 1276™-1997 Guide for the application of high
temperature insulation materials in
liquid-immersed power transformers
IEEE Std 1277™-2000 General requirements and test code for
dry-type and oil-immersed smoothing
reactors for DC power transmission
IEEE Std 1388™-2000 Standard for the electric reporting of
transformer test data
IEEE Std 1538™-2000 Guide for determining of maximum
winding temperature rise in liquid-filled
transformers
IEEE Std C57.12.00™- Standard general requirements for
2000 liquid-immersed distribution, power and
regulating transformers
IEEE Std C57.12.01™- Standard general requirements for dry-type
1998 distribution and power transformers including
those with solid-cast and/or resin-encapsulated
windings
ANSI C57.12.10-1997 Standard for transformers-230 kV and below
833/958 through 8333/10 417 kVA,
single-phase, and 750/862 through
60 000/80 000/100 000 kVA, three-phase
without load tapchanging; and 3750/4687
through 60 000/80 000/100 000 kVA
with load tapchanging-safety
requirements
ANSI C57.12.20-1997 Standard for overhead-type distribution
transformers, 500 kVA and smaller: high
voltage, 34 500 V and below; low voltage,
7970/13 800 GrdY V and below
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ANSI C57.12.21-1992 Standard for transformers-pad-mounted,

compartmental-type, self-cooled, three-phase
distribution transformers with high-voltage
bushings; high voltage, 34 500 GrdY/19 920 V
and below; low voltage, 240/120 V; 167 kVA
and smaller
ANSI C57.12.22-1993 Standard for transformers-pad-mounted,
compartmental-type, self-cooled, three-phase
distribution transformers with high-voltage
bushings, 2500 kVA and smaller: high voltage,
34 500 GrdY/19 920 V and below; low voltage,
480 V and below
IEEE C57.12.23™-2002 Standard for transformers-underground-type,
self-cooled, single-phase distribution
transformers with separable, insulated,
high-voltage connectors; high voltage
(24 940 GrdY/14 400 V and below) and
low voltage (240/120 V, 167 kVA and
smaller)
ANSI C57.12.24-2000 Standard for transformer-underground-type,
three-phase distribution transformers,
2500 kVA and smaller; high voltage, 34 500
GrdY/19 920 V and below; low voltage,
480 V and below requirements
ANSI C57.12.25-1990 Standard for transformers-pad-mounted,
compartmental-type, self-cooled,
single-phase distribution transformers
with separable insulated high-voltage
connectors: high voltage, 34 500
GrdY/19 920 V and below; low voltage,
240/120 V; 167 kVA and smaller-requirements
ANSI C57.12.26-1992 Standard for pad-mounted,
compartmental-type, self-cooled,
three-phase distribution transformers for use
with separable insulated high-voltage
connectors (34 500 GrdY/19 920 V and
below; 2500 kVA and smaller)
ANSI C57.12.28-1999 Standard for pad-mounted
equipment-enclosure integrity
ANSI C57.12.29-1991 Standard for pad-mounted
equipment-enclosure integrity for
coastal environments
IEEE PC57.12.31™-2002 Standard for pole-mounted
equipment-enclosure integrity
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IEEE PC57.12.32™-2002 Standard for submersible equipment-enclosure

integrity
IEEE C57.12.35™-1996 Standard for bar coding for distribution
transformers
ANSI C57.12.40-2000 Standard for secondary network
transformers-subway and vault types (liquid
immersed)-requirements
IEEE C57.12.44™-2000 Requirements for secondary
network protectors
ANSI C57.12.50-1981 Requirements for ventilated dry-type
distribution transformers, 1–500 kVA,
single-phase, and 15–500 kVA, three-phase,
with high voltage 601–34 500 V, low
voltage 120–600 V
ANSI C57.12.51-1981 Requirements for ventilated dry-type power
transformers, 501 kVA and larger, three-phase,
with high voltage 601–34 500 V, low voltage
208 GrdY/120–4160 V
ANSI C57.12.52-1981 Requirements for sealed dry type power
transformers, 501 kVA and larger, three-phase
and high voltage 601–34 500 V, low voltage
208 GrdY/120–4160 V
ANSI C57.12.55-1987 Standard for dry type transformers in
unit installations, including unit
substations-conformance standard
IEEE C57.12.56™-1986 Standard test procedure for thermal evaluation
of insulation systems for ventilated dry-type
power and distribution transformers
IEEE C57.12.58™-1991 Guide for conducting a transient voltage
analysis of a dry-type transformer coil
IEEE Std C57.12.59™-2001 Guide for dry-type transformer
through fault current duration
IEEE C57.12.60™-1998 Guide for thermal evaluation of insulation
systems for solid-cast and resin-encapsulated
power and distribution transformers
IEEE C57.12.70™-2000 Standard for terminal markings and
connections for distribution and power
transformers
IEEE PC57.12.80™-2002 Standard terminology for power and
distribution transformers
IEEE C57.12.90™-1999 Standard test code for liquid-immersed
distribution, power and regulating transformers
and guide for short-circuit testing of
distribution and power transformers
IEEE C57.12.91™-2001 Test code for dry-type distribution
and power transformers
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IEEE C57.13™-1993 Standard requirements for instrument

transformers
IEEE C57.13.1™-1981 Guide for field testing of relaying
current transformers
IEEE C57.13.3™-1983 Guide for the grounding of instrument
transformer secondary circuits and cases
IEEE C57.15™-1999 Standard requirements, terminology, and
test code for step-voltage and induction-
voltage regulators
IEEE C57.16™-1996 Standard requirements, terminology, and
test code for dry-type air-core series-connected
reactors
IEEE C57.18.10™-1998 Standard practices and requirements for
semiconductor power rectifier transformers
IEEE C57.19.00™-1991 Standard general requirements and test
procedure for outdoor power apparatus
bushings
IEEE C57.19.01™-2000 Standard performance characteristics and
dimensions for outdoor apparatus bushings
IEEE C57.19.03™-1996 Standard requirements, terminology, and
test bar coding for bushings for DC
applications
IEEE C57.19.100™-1995 Guide for application of power apparatus
bushings
IEEE C57.21™-1990 Standard requirements, terminology, and
test code for shunt reactors over 500 kVA
IEEE C57.91™-1995 Guide for loading mineral-oil-immersed
overhead and pad-mounted distribution
transformers rated 500 kVA and less with
65°C or 55°C average winding rise
IEEE C57.93™-1995 Guide for installation of liquid-immersed
power transformers
IEEE C57.94™-1982 Recommended practice for installation,
application, operation, and maintenance of
dry-type general purpose distribution and
power transformers
IEEE C57.96™-1999 Guide for loading dry-type distribution and
power transformers
IEEE C57.98™-1993 Guide for transformer impulse tests
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IEEE C57.100™-1999 Standard test procedure for thermal

evaluation of oil-immersed distribution
transformers
IEEE C57.104™-1991 Guide for the interpretation of gases generated
in oil-immersed transformers
IEEE C57.105™-1978 Guide for application of transformer
connections in three-phase distribution systems
IEEE PC57.106™-2002 Guide for acceptance and maintenance of
insulating oil in equipment
IEEE C57.109™-1993 Guide for liquid-immersed transformer
through fault current duration
IEEE C57.110™-1998 Recommended practice for establishing
transformer capability when supplying
nonsinusoidal load currents
IEEE C57.111™-1989 Guide for acceptance of silicone
insulating fluid and its maintenance in
transformers
IEEE C57.113™-1991 Guide for partial discharge measurement
in liquid-filled power transformers
and shunt reactors
IEEE C57.116™-1989 Guide for transformers directly
connected to generators
IEEE C57.117™-1986 Guide for reporting failure data for power
transformers and shunt reactors on electric
utility power systems
IEEE C57.119™-2001 Performing temperature rise tests on
oil-immersed power transformers at
loads beyond nameplate ratings
IEEE C57.120™-1991 IEEE loss evaluation guide for power
transformers and reactors
IEEE C57.121™-1998 Guide for acceptance and maintenance of less
flammable hydrocarbon fluid in transformers
IEEE PC57.123™-2002 Guide for transformer loss measurements
IEEE C57.124™-1991 Recommended practice for the detection of
partial discharge and the measurement of
apparent charge in dry-type transformers
IEEE C57.125™-1991 Guide for failure investigation, documentation,
and analysis for power transformers
and shunt reactors
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IEEE C57.127™-2000
IEEE C57.129™-1999
IEEE C57.131™-1995
IEEE Std C57.134™-2000
IEEE Std C57.135™-2001
IEEE Std C57.136™-2000
IEEE C57.138™-1998
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General requirements and test code for
oil-immersed HVDC converter transformers
Guide for the application of metal oxide
sure arresters for AC systems
Guide for determination of hottest spot
temperature in dry type transformers
IEEE guide for the application, specification,
and testing of phase-shifting transformers
IEEE guide for sound level abatement
and determination for liquid-immersed power
transformers and shunt reactors rated over
500 kVA
Recommended practice for routine
impulse test for distribution transformers