ANSI C84.

1-2016

American National Standard for

Electric Power Systems and Equipment-
Voltage Ratings (60 Hertz)

Secretariat:

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Approved: June 9, 2016

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

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CONTENTS

Foreword
.iv

Scope and Purpose

,. 1
1.1 Scope
1
1.2 Purpose
1

2 Definitions
1

3 System Voltage Classes

2

4 Selection of Nominal System Voltages

2

5 Explanation of Voltage Ranges

3
5.1 Application of Voltage Ranges
3
5.1.1 Range A-Serv ice Voltage
3
5.1.2 Range A-Utiliz ation Voitage
3
5.1.3 Range B-Serv lce and Utilization Voltages
3
5.1.4 Outside Range B-Serv ice and Utilization Voltages
'" 3

6 Voltage Ratings for 60-Hz Electric Equipment

4
6.1 General
4
6.2 Recommendation
4
Annex A Principal Transformer Connections to Supply the System Voltage
s of Table 1 7
Annex B Illustration of Voltage Ranges of Table 1
8
Annex C Polyphase Voltage Unbalance
9
Annex D Applicable Standards
11

TABLES
Table 1
5

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Foreword (This Foreword is not part of American National Standard C84.1 )

This standard supersedes ANSI C84.1-2011 American National Standard for Electric Power Systems and
Equipment-Voltage Ratings (60Hz).

With the 2016 revision, a 690/400V category has been added to the Low Voltage Class in table 1, and a
paragraph discussing Conservation Voltaqe Reduction (CVR) has been added to Annex B.

In 1942, the Edison Electric Institute published the document Utilization Voltage Standardization
Recommendations, EEl Pub. No. J-8. Based on that early document, a joint report was issued in 1949 by
the Edison Electric Institute (EEl Pub. No. R6) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA Pub. No. 117). This 1949 publication was subsequently approved as American National Standard
EEI-NEMA Preferred Voltage Ratings for AC Systems and Equipment, ANSI C84.1-1954.

American National Standard C84.1-1954 was a pioneering effort in its field. It not only made carefully
considered recommendations on voltage ratings for electric systems and equipment, but also contained a
considerable amount of much-needed educational material.

After ANSI C84.1-1954 was prepared, the capacities of power supply systems and customers' wiring
systems increased and their unit voltage drops decreased. New utilization equipment was introduced and
power requirements of individual equipment were increased. These developments exerted an important
influence both on power systems and equipment design and on operating characteristics.

In accordance with American National Standards Institute policy requiring periodic review of its standards,
American National Standards Committee C84 was activated in 1962 to review and revise American
National Standard C84.1-1954, the Edison Electric Institute and National Electrical Manufacturers
Association (NEMA)being named cosponsors for the project. Membership on the C84 Committee
represented a wide diversity of experience in the electrical industry. To this invaluable pool of experience
were added the findings of the following surveys conducted by the committee:

a) A comprehensive questionnaire on power system design and operating practices, including

measurement of actual service voltages (approximately 65,000 readings were recorded, coming
from all parts of the United States and from systems of all sizes, whether measured by number of
customers or by extent of service areas)
b) A sampling of single-phase distribution transformer production by kilovolt-amperes and primary
voltage ratings to determine relative uses of medium voltages
c) A survey of utilization voltages at motor terminals at approximately 20 industrial locations

The worth of any standard is measured by the degree of its acceptance and use. After careful
consideration, and in view of the state of the art and the generally better understanding of the factors
involved, the C84 Committee concluded that a successor standard to ANSI C84.1-1954 should be
developed and published in a much simplified form, thereby promoting ease of understanding and hence
its acceptance and use. This resulted in the approval and publication of American National Standard
C84.1-1970, followed by its supplement, ANSI C84.1a-1973, which provided voltage limits established for
the 600V nominal system voltage.

The 1977 revision of the standard incorporated an expanded Foreword that provided a more complete
history of this standard's development. The 1970 revision included a significantly more useful table 1 (by
designating "preferred" system voltages), the 1977 revision provided further clarity, and the 1982 revision
segmented the system voltages into the various voltage classes.

With the 2006 revision, the scope expanded to include voltages above 230 kV. This increased voltage
range was previously covered by IEEE Std 1312-1993 (R2004), IEEE Standard Preferred Voltage
Ratings for Alternating-Current Electrical Systems and Equipment Operating at Voltages Above 230 kV
Nominal, and its predecessor, ANSI C92.2-1987. In addition, standard nominal system voltages and
voltage ranges were extended to include maximum system voltages of up to and including 1200 kV.

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With the 2011 revision, table 1 was modified to reflect changes in

lighting characteristics. Note 1 allowed
lower utilization voitages for non-lighting circuits. Modern lighting
equipment does not need this speciai
treatment. Note 1 was dropped and the table was updated with the
lower voitages. This treats lighting
equipment like ali other utilization equipment.

Su~gestions for improvement of the standard are welcom

e. They should be sent to NEMA, 1300 North
17 Street, Rosslyn, VA 22209.

This standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI

by Accredited Standards Committee on
Preferred Voltage Ratings for AC Systems and Equipment, C84. Commi
ttee approval of the standard
does not necessarily imply that all committee members voted for
its approval. At the time it approved this
standard, the C84 Committee had the following members:

Daniel Ward, Chairman

Khaled Masri (NEMA), Secretary

Organi zations Represented Name of Representative

Everso urce Energy Lauren Gaunt

Conrad Techni cal Servic es Larry Conrad
Domin ion Power John Bruce
Domin ion Power Daniel Ward
Enpha se Energy John Berdne r
NREC A Robert Harris
EPRI Tom Key
FirstEn ergy Techno logies Tim Croush ore
GE Energy Manag ement Lavelie Freem an
GW Techni cal Service s Gary Weidn er
NorthW estern Energy Jim Cole
NREC A Tony Thoma s
Quanta Techno logy James Burke
Baldor Electri c Roger Daugh erty
Sieme ns Ted Olsen
Smuliin Engine ering, Inc. Gary Smuliin
SolarC ity Michae l McCar ty
T. David Mills Associ ates T. David Milis
Walling Energy System s Consu lting Reigh Walling

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1 Scope and Purpose

1.1 Scope

This standard establishes nominal voltage ratings and operating tolerances for 60Hz electric power
systems above 100 volts. It also makes recommendations to other standardizing groups with respect to
voltage ratings for equipment used on power systems and for utilization devices connected to such
systems.

This standard includes preferred voitage ratings up to and including 1200 kV maximum system voitage,
as defined in the standard.

In defining maximum system voltage, voitage transients and temporary overvoltages caused by abnormal
system conditions such as faults, load rejection, and the like are excluded. However, voltage transients
and temporary overvoltages may affect equipment operating performance and are considered in
equipment application.

1.2 Purpose

The purposes of this standard are to:

a) Promote a better understanding of the voltages associated with power systems and utilization
equipment to achieve overall practical and economical design and operation
b) Establish uniform nomenclature in the field of voltages
c) Promote standardization of nominal system voltages and ranges of voltage variations for
operating systems
d) Promote standardization of equipment voltage ratings and tolerances
e) Promote coordination of reiationships between system and equipment voltage ratings and
tolerances
f) Provide a guide for future development and design of equipment to achieve the best possible
conformance with the needs of the users
g) Provide a guide, with respect to choice of voltages, for new power system undertakings and for
changes in older ones

2 Definitions
2.1 system or power system: The connected system of power apparatus used to deliver electric
power from the source to the utilization device. Portions of the system may be under different ownership,
such as that of a supplier or a user.

2.2 system voltage terms: As used in this document, all voitages are rms phase-to-phase, except
that the voltage following a slant-line is an rms phase-to-neutral voltage.

2.2.1 system voltage: The root-mean-square (rms) phase-to-phase voltage of a portion of an

alternating-current electric system. Each system voltage pertains to a portion of the system that is
bounded by transformers or utilization equipment.

2.2.2 nominal system voltage: The voltage by which a portion of the system is designated, and to
which certain operating characteristics of the system are related. Each nominal system voltage pertains to
a portion of the system bounded by transformers or utilization equipment.

NOTE: The nominal voltageof a system is near the voltage level at which the system normally operates. To allowfor
operating contingencies, systems generallyoperate at voltage levels about 5-10% belowthe maximum system
voltage for which system components are designed.

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2.2.3 maximum system voltage: The highest system voltage that occurs under normal operating
conditions, and the highest system voltage for which equipment and other components are designed for
continuous satisfactory operation without derating of any kind.

2.3 service voltage: The voltage at the point where the electrical system of the supplier and the
electrical system of the user are connected.

2.4 utilization voltage: The voltage at the line terminals of utilization equipment.

2.4.1 nominal utilization voltage: The voltage rating of certain utilization equipment used on the
system.

NOTE: The nominal system voltages contained in table 1 apply to all parts of the system, both of the supplier and of
the user. The ranges are given separately for service voltage and for utilization voltage, these normally being at
different locations. It is recognized that the utilization voltage is normally somewhat lower than the service voltage. In
deference to this fact, and the fact that integral horsepower motors, or air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, or
both, may constitute a heavy concentrated load on some circuits, the rated voltages of such equipment and of motors
and motor-control equipment are usually lower than nominal system voltage. This corresponds to the range of
utilization voltages in table 1. Other utilization equipment is generally rated at nominal system voltage.

2.5 voltage level: Voltage level is a generalized term that is synonymous with the rms voltage
averaged over 10 minutes.

3 System Voltage Classes

3.1 Low Voltage (LV): A class of nominal system voltages 1000 volts or less.

3.2 Medium Voltage (MV): A class of nominal system voltages greater than 1000 volts and less than
100 kV.

3.3 High Voltage (HV): A class of nominal system voltages equal to or greater than 100 kVand
equal to or less than 230 kV.

3.4 Extra-High Voltage (EHV): A class of nominal system voltages greater than 230 kV but less than
1000 kV.

3.5 Ultra-High Voltage (UHV): A class of nominal system voltages equal to or greater than 1000 kV.

4 Selection of Nominal System Voltages

When a new system is to be built or a new voltage level introduced into an existing system, one (or more)
of the preferred nominal system voltages shown in boldface type in table 1 should be selected. The
logical and economical choice for a particular system among the voltages thus distingUished will depend
upon a number of factors, such as the character and size of the system.

Other system voltages that are in substantial use in existing systems are shown in lightface type.
Economic considerations will require that these voltages stay in use, and in some cases, may require that
their use be extended. However, these voltages generally should not be utilized in new systems or in new
voltage leveis in existing systems.

The 4160V, 6900V, and 13,800V three-wire systems are particulariy suited for industriai systems that
supply predominantly polyphase loads, including large motors, because these voitages correspond to the
standard motor ratings of 4000 volts, 6600 volts, and 13,200 volts, as is explained further in 2.4.1. It is not
intended to recommend the use of these system voltages for utility primary distribution, for which four-wire
voltages of 12470Y/7200 volts or higher should be used.

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5 Explanation of Voltage Ranges

For any specific nominal system voltage, the voltages actually existing
at various points at various times
on any power system, or on any group of systems, or in the industry
as a whole, usually will be distributed
within the maximum and minimum voltages shown in table 1. The
design and operation of power systems
and the design of equipment to be supplied from such systems
shouid be coordinated with respect to
these voltages so that the equipment will perform satisfactoriiy
in conformance with product standards
throughout the range of actual utilization voltages that will be encoun
tered on the system. To further this
objective, this standard establishes, for each nominal system voltage
, two ranges for service voltage and
utilization voltage variations, designated as Range A and Range
B, the limits of which are given in table 1.
These limits shall apply to sustained voltage levels and not to momen
tary voltage excursions that may
result from such causes as SWitching operations, motor starting
currents, and the like.
5.1 Applica tion of Voltage Ranges

5.1.1 Range A-Ser vice Voltag e

Electric supply systems shall be so designed and operated that

most service voitages will be within the
limits specified for Range A. The occurrence of service voltages
outside of these limits should be
infrequent.

5.1.2 Range A-Utili zation Voltage

User systems shall be so designed and operated that with service

voltages within Range A limits, most
utilization voltages will be within the limits specified for this range.

Utilization equipment shall be designed and rated to give fully satisfac

tory performance throughout this
range.

5.1.3 Range B-Ser vice and Utilizat ion Voltag es

Range B includes voltages above and below Range A limits that

necessarily result from practicai design
and operating conditions on supply or user systems, or both. Althoug
h such conditions are a part of
practicai operations, they shall be limited in extent, frequency, and
duration. When they occur, corrective
measures shall be undertaken within a reasonable time to improve
voitages to meet Range A
requirements.

Insofar as practicable, utilization equipment shall be designed to

give acceptable performance in the
extremes of the range of utilization voltages, although not necess
arily as good performance as in Range A.
5.1.4 Outsid e Range B-Ser vice and Utilizat ion Voltage s

It should be recognized that because of conditions beyond the control

of the supplier or user, or both,
there will be infrequent and limited periods when sustained voitage
s outside Range B limits will occur.
Utilization equipment may not operate satisfactorily under these
conditions, and protective devices may
operate to protect the equipment.

When voltages occur outside the limits of Range B, prompt, correcti

ve action shall be taken. The urgency
for such action will depend upon many factors, such as the location
and nature of the load or circuits
invoived, and the magnitude and duration of the deviation beyond
Range B limits.

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6 Voltage Ratings for 60Hz Electric Equipment

6.1 General

This standard includes information, as given in Annex C, to assist in the understanding about the effects
of unbalanced voltages on utilization equipment appiied in polyphase systems.

6.2 Recommendation

Insofar as practicable, whenever electric equipment standards are revised:

a) Nameplate voltage ratings should be changed as needed in order to provide a consistent

relationship between the ratings for all equipment of the same general class and the nominal
system voltage on the portion of the system on which they are designed to operate.
b) The voltage ranges for which equipment is designed should be changed as needed in order to be
in accordance with the ranges shown in table 1.

The voltage ratings in each class of utilization equipment should be either the same as the nominal
system voltages or less than the nominal system voltages by the approximate ratio of 115 to 120.

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Table 1
Standa rd Nominal System Voltage s and Voltage Ranges (Preferred system vollages in bold-face lype)

Nominal System Voltage Nominal VOlt~~e Range A Voltage Range B

w Utilization Note b'-
(900 (Note bl-
«00 ~Ollag:, Maximum Minimum Maximum
~:5 (Note a) Note h Minimum
QU 2-wire 3-wire 4-wire 2-wire
> Utilization and Service Utilization Utilization and Service Utilization
3-wire Service Voltage Voltage Voltage Service Voltage Voltage Voltage
4-wire (Note cl
Sinale-Phase Svstems
120 115 126 114 108
1201240 1151230 127 110 104
126/252 1141228 108/216 1271254 1101220 1041208
Three-Phase Svstems
~ 208YI120 200 218YI126 197Y/114
'" 187Yll08 220YI127 191Yll10 180Y/l04
(Note d)
~ ~
240
2401120 2301115
230
2521126
252
228/114 216110B 254/127
(Note i)
2201110
(Note i)
2081104
a 228 216 254
4BOY/277 460YI266 504YI291 220 208
~ 456YI263 432Y/249 50BY/293
4BO 460 440YI254 416Y/240
504 456 432 SOB
600 575 630 440 416
570 540 635 550
(Note e) (Nolee) 520
690Y/400 (Note e)
660 720 655 630 725 635 610
2400 2520 2340 2160 2540 2280
4160Y/2400 4370/2520 4050Y/2 340 2080
4160 3740Y/2160 4400Y/2540 3950Y/2280 3600YI2080
4370 4050 3740 4400
4800 5040 3950 3600
4680 4320 5080 4560
6900 7240 4160
6730 6210 7260 6560
8320Y/4800 8730Y/5040 8110Y/46 80 5940
12000Y/6930 8800YI5080 7900YI4560
12600Y/7270 11700Y/6760 12700YI7330
12470Yf7200 13090Yf7560
11400YI6580 (Note f)
12160Yf7020 (Note f) 13200YI7620 llB50Y/6 840
~ 13200Yf7620 13B60Y/BOOO 12B70Yf7430
'" 13BOOYf7970 13970Y/B070 12504y/7 240
~E
14490YIB370 13460Y/ 7770 14520YIB3BO
13BOO 13110Y/7570
14490 13460 12420 14520
207BOY/12000 21820YI12600 13110 llBBO
20260Y/ 11700 22000Y/1 2700 19740YI11400
0 22B60YI13200 24000Y/13860 22290YI12870
'6 23000 24200YI13970 21720Y112540 (Note f)
~
::; 24150 22430 (Note II 24340
24940Y114400 26190Y/15120 21850
24320YI14040 26400Y115240 23690YI136BO
34500Y/19920 36230YI20920 33640Y119420
34500 3651 OY/21 080 32780Y/18930
36230 33640 36510 32780
Maximum
Voltaoe (Note 01
46000
48300
69000
72500

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Table 1
Standard Nominal System Voltages and Voltage Ranges (continued)
(Preferred system voltages in bold-face type)

Nominal System Voltage Nominal Maximum

Utilization Voltage
VOLTAGE Voltage (note g)
CLASS (Note a) (Note hi
2-wire 3-wire 4-wire
115000 121000
138000 145000
High Voltage 161000 169000
230000 242000
345000 362000
400000 420000
Extra-High Voltage 500000 550000
765000 800000
1100000 1200000
Ultra-High
Voltage

NOTES:
a) Three-phase three-wire systems are systems in which only the three-phase conductors are carried out from
the source for connection of loads. The source may be derived from any type of three-phase transformer
connection, grounded or ungrounded. Three-phase four-wire systems are systems in which a grounded
neutral conductor is also carried out from the source for connection of loads. Four-wire systems in table 1 are
designated by the phase-to-phase voltage, followed by the letter Y (except for the 240/120V della system), a
slant line, and the phase-to-neutral voltage. Single-phase services and loads may be supplied from either
single-phase or three-phase systems. The principal transformer connections that are used to supply single-
phase and three-phase systems are illustrated in Annex A.
b) The voltage ranges in this table are illustrated in Annex B.
e) For 120-60QV nominal systems, voltages in this column are maximum service voltages. Maximum utilization
voltages would not be expected to exceed 125 volts for the nominal system voltage of 120, nor appropriate
multiples thereof for other nominal system voltages through 600 volts.
d) A modification of this three-phase, four-wire system is available as a 120/208YV service for single-phase,
three-wire, open-wye applications.
e) Certain kinds of control and protective equipment presently available have a maximum voltage limit of 600
volts; the manufacturer or power supplier or both should be consulted to assure proper application.
f) Utilization equipment does not generally operate directly at these voltages. For equipment supplied through
transformers, refer to limits for nominal system voltage of transformer output.
g) For these systems, Range A and Range B limits are not shown because, where they are used as service
voltages. the operating voltage level on the user's system is normally adjusted by means of voltage
regulators or load tap-changers to suit their requirements.
h) Nominal utilization voltages are for low-voltage motors and control.
i) Many 220V motors were applied on existing 208V systems on the assumption that the utilization voltage
would not be less than 187V. Caution should be exercised in applying the Range B minimum voltages of
table 1 to existing 208V systems supplying such motors.

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AnnexA
(informative)
Principal Transformer Connections to Supply the System Voltages of Table 1
(See Figure A 1)

Single-Phase Systems

neutral

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(1) Two-Wire (2) Three-Wire

Three-Phase Three-Wire Systems (Note b)

I~- /~t>- /~-t'-

-~-

(3)Wye (4) Tee (Note c) (5) Delta (Note c) (6) Open-Delta

Three-Phase Four-Wire Systems

~
neutral neutral
i'....>-_ _
V neutral
neutral
(7)Wye (8) Tee (9) Delta (10) Open-Delta

Figure A1

NOTES:
a) The above diagrams showconnections of transformer secondary windings to supply the nominal system
voltages of table 1. Systems of more than 600 volts are normally three-phaseand supplied by connections
(3), (5) ungrounded, or (7). Systems of 120-600volts may be either single-phase or three phase, and all of
the connections shown are used to some extentfor some systems in this voltage range.
b) Three-phase, three-wire systems may be solidly grounded, impedance grounded, or ungrounded but are not
intended to supply loadsconnected phaseto-neutral (as the four-wire systems are).
c) In connections (5) and (6) the ground may be connected to the midpoint of one winding as shown (if
available), to one phase conductor ("corner" grounded), or omitted entirely (ungrounded).
d) Single-phase services and single-phase loads may be supplied from single-phase systems or from three-
phase systems. They are connected phase-to-phase when supplied from three-phase, three-wire systems
and either phase-to-phase or phase-to-neutral from three-phase, four-wire systems.

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Annex B

Illustration of Voltage Ranges of Table 1

Figure B1 shows the basis of the Range A and Range B limits of table 1. The limits in table 1 were
determined by multiplying the limits shown in this chart by the ratio of each nominal system voltage to the
120V base. [For exceptions, see note (c) to Figure B1.]

A technique commonly called Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) is sometimes used for energy and
or demand reduction. Determination of the value of CVR is beyond the scope of this standard. However, it
is recommended that the application of CVR should be limited to voltages in Range A for normal
operation. Range B should be reserved for emergency, infrequent operation. CVR systems should not be
designed to operate below Range B for any condition.

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NOTES:
a) The shaded portion of RangeA does not apply to 120-600-volt systems. See note (c) to table 1.
b) The difference between minimum service and minimum utilization voltages is intended to allowfor voltage
drop in the customer's wiring system. This difference is greater for service at more than 600 volts to allow
for additional voltage drop in transformations between service voltage and utilization equipment.
c) The Range B utilization voltage limits in table 1 for 2400V through 13,800Vsystems are based on 90% and
110% of the voltage ratings of the standard motors used in these systems with some havinga slight
deviation from this figure.

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Annex C
(Informative)
Polyphase Voltage Unbalance

C.1 Introduction

Studies on the subject of three-phase voltage unbalance indicate that: (1) all utility-related costs required
to reduce voltage unbalance and all manufacturing-related costs required to expand a motor's
unbalanced voltage operating range are ultimately borne directly by the customer, (2) utilities' incremental
improvement costs are maximum as the voltage unbalance approaches zero and decline as the range
Increases. and (3) manufacturers' incremental motor-related costs are minimum at zero voltage
unbalance and increase rapidly as the range increases.

When these costs, which exclude motor-related energy losses, are combined, curves can be developed
that indicate the annual incremental cost to the customer for various selected percent voltage unbalance
limits.

The optimal range of voltage unbalance occurs when the costs are minimum.

a) Field surveys tend to indicate that the voltage unbalances range from 0-2.5 percent to 0-4.0
percent with the average at approximately 0-3.0 percent
b) Approximately 98 percent of the electric supply systems surveyed are within the 0-3.0 percent
voltage-unbalance range, with 66 percent at 0-1.0 percent or less

C.2 Recommendation

Electric supply systems should be designed and operated to limit the maximum voltage unbalance to 3
percent when measured at the electric-utility revenue meter under no-load conditions.

This recommendation should not be construed as expanding the voltage ranges prescribed in 5. If the
unbalanced voltages of a polyphase system are near the upper or lower limits specified in table 1. Range
A or Range B, each individual phase voltage should be within the limits in tabie 1.

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C.3 Calculation for Voltage Unbalance

Voltage unbalance of a polyphase system is expressed as a percentage vaiue and calculated as follows:

Percent voltage unbalance=100£ maximum deviation from average 11

( Average Voltage)

Example: with phase-to-phase voltages of 230, 232, and 225, the average is 229; the maximum deviation
from average is 4; and the percent unbalance is (100 x 4)1229 = 1.75 percent.

C.4 Derating for Unbalance

The rated load capability of polyphase equipment is normally reduced by voltage unbalance. A common
example is the derating factor, from figure C1, used in the application of polyphase induction motors.

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NOTE: See 14.36 of NEMA MG 1-2009 for more compiete information aboutthe derating factor.

C.S Protection from Severe Voltage Unbalance

User systems should be designed and operated to maintain a reasonably balanced load.

In severe cases of voltage unbalance, consideration should be given to equipment protection by applying
unbalance limit controls.

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Annex 0
(Informative)
Applicable Standards
D,1 List of Standa rds

The following is a partial list of standards (by general number) for

equipment from which voltage ratings
and other characteristics can be obtained.

EauiDm ent Standa rd

Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment nameplate
ARI110
voltages
Air filter equipment
ARI680
Ammonia comoressors and comoressor units
ARI510
Appiication, installation, and servicina of unitarv systems
ARI Series
Automatic commercial ice makers
ARI810
Cable termmafinq devices (power)
IEEE 48
Central forced-air electric heating equipment
ARI Series
Central-station air-handling units
ARI430
Connectors for electric utilitv aoolications
ANSI C119.1
Definite purpose maonetic contactors
ARI780
Dehumidifiers
ANSI/AHAM DH-1
Electrical measurina instruments
ANSI C39 Series
Electrical power insulators
ANSI C29 Series
ElectricitY metering
ANSI C12 Series
Forced circulation, free-delivery air coolers for refrigeration
ARI420
Gas-fired furnaces
ANSI Z21 Series
Industrial control apparatus
ANSI/NEMA ICS Series
Insulated conductors
ANSI/NFPA 70
AEIC Series
ICEA Series
Lamps
Bactericidal lamps
Electrical discharge lamp ANSI C78 Series
Incandescent lamps
Lamp ballasts
ANSI C82 Series
Low-voltage fuses
ANSI/NEMA FU 1
Low-voltaae molded-case circuit breakers
NEMA AB 1
Mechanical transoort refriaeration units
ARI111 0
Packaced terminal air conditioners
ARI310 /380
Positive displacement refrigerant compressor and compressor
ANSI/A RI520
units
ANSI/ARI 540

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Eauioment Standard
Power switchgear
Automatic circuit reclosers
Automatic line sectionalizers
Capacitor switches
Distribution current-limiting fuses
Distribution cutout and fuse links
Distribution enclosed single-pole air switches
Distribution oil cutouts and fuse links
ANSI C37 Series
Fused disconnecting switches
High-voltage air switches
Manual and automatic station control
Power circuit breakers
Power fuses
Relays and relay systems
Supervisory and associated telemetering equipment
Switchqear assembiies includinq metal enclosed bus
Reciprocating water-chilling packages ANSI/ARI 550
ANSI/ARI 590
Remote mechanical draft air-cooled refriqerant condensers ARI460
Room air conditioners ANSI/AHAM RAC-1
Room fan-coil airs ARI440
Rotating electrical machinery
AC induction motors
Cylindrical rotor synchronous generators ANSI C50 Series
Salient pole synchronous generator and condensers NEMAMG1
Synchronous motors
Universal motors
Central system humidifiers ANSI/ARI 620
Self-contained mechanicallv refriqerated drmkinq-water coolers ANSIIARI1010
Shunt power capacitors ANSI/IEEE 18
Solenoid valves for liquid and qaseous flow ARI760
Static power conversion equipment ANSI C34
Surge arresters ANSI/IEEE C62.2
ANSI/IEEE C62.21
NEMA LA1
Transformers, regulators, and reactors
Arc furnace transformers
Constant-current transformers
Current-limiting reactors
Distribution transformers, conventional subway-type
Dry type
ANSI/IEEE C57 Series
Instrument transformers
ANSI/NEMA ST20
Power transformers
Rectifier transformers
Secondary network transformers
Specialty
Step-voltage and Induction-voltage regulators
Three-phase load-tap-chanaina transformers
Unit ventilators ARI840
Unltarv air-conditionina and air-source heat pump equipment AR1210/240
Commercial and industrial unitary air-conditlonlnq equipment AR1340/360
WirinQ devices ANSI C73 Series
'See list of organizations In Section 02.

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0.2 Organizations Referred to in Section 0.1

AEIC Association of Edison Illuminating Companies

P.O. Box 2641
Birmingham. AL 35291
AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
1111 19th Street NW, Suite 402
Washinaton, DC 20036
AMCA Air Movement and Control Association
30 West University Drive
Arlinaton Heiahts, IL 60004
ANSI American Nationai Standards Institute
25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10036
ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
(Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute)
4100 N. Fairfax Drive; Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22203
HI Hydronics Institute
Division of GAMA Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
2107 Wilson Blvd.
Arlinaton, VA 22201-3042
IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
445 Hoes Lane
Piscatawav, NJ 08855
ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association
PO Box 1568
Carrollton, GA 30112
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
1300 North 17th Street; Suite 900
Rosslyn, VA 22209
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471

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