VDE 0101-1 E DIN EN IEC 61936-1 2019-07 PDF

Full title and description

STB VDE 0101-1 E DIN EN IEC 61936-1:2019-07 — Power installations exceeding 1 kV AC and 1,5 kV DC — Part 1: AC. German/English text; draft/committee document prepared for national adoption describing common rules for the design and erection of electrical power installations with nominal AC voltages above 1 kV (nominal frequency up to and including 60 Hz).

Abstract

This document sets out general safety and functional requirements, design principles and erection rules for high‑voltage power installations (AC systems with nominal voltages > 1 kV and analogous guidance for DC > 1.5 kV where applicable). It covers installation limits, insulating clearances, earthing/grounding arrangements, protection against overvoltages and requirements for equipment, cabling and substations to ensure safe operation.

General information

• Status: Draft / withdrawn national adoption (document record shows the 2019-07 draft was withdrawn and later superseded).
• Publication date: July 2019 (designation E DIN EN IEC 61936-1:2019-07; draft date 2019-06/2019-07).
• Publisher: DIN / VDE (German language national adoption; VDE publishing manages VDE 0101-1 series).
• ICS / categories: 29 (Electrical engineering) — categories covering high‑voltage installations, earthing/grounding and power system installation practice.
• Edition / version: E DIN EN IEC 61936-1:2019-07 (national draft/adoption record).
• Number of pages: 218 pages (document length in the 2019 draft record).

Scope

The standard provides common rules for the design and erection of electrical power installations in systems with rated AC voltages above 1 kV (and guidance for direct‑current systems above 1.5 kV where appropriate), including substations, switchgear, transformers, busbars, overhead/underground lines within a single installation and associated auxiliary systems. It excludes interconnection links between separate generating stations at different sites and refers to other standards for specific topics such as earthing practices and ship/offshore installations.

Key topics and requirements

• Fundamental safety principles for design and erection of high‑voltage AC installations (nominal frequencies up to and including 60 Hz).
• Insulation coordination and required clearances for phase-to-phase and phase-to-earth to satisfy overvoltage and insulation strength requirements.
• Earthing/grounding arrangements and bonding rules; interface with dedicated earthing standards (earthing design may be addressed separately in EN 50522 and national rules).
• Rules for installation of transformers, switchgear, busbars, cable systems and overhead line interfaces within an installation.
• Requirements for protection against overvoltages, lightning, switching surges and temporary/repetitive voltages, including protective devices and surge arresters.
• Site layout, clearances to buildings and public areas, access and safety measures for operation and maintenance.
• Guidance on application limits, testing and documentation needed to demonstrate safe operation.

Typical use and users

Used by electrical power system designers, consulting and utility engineers, installation and commissioning contractors, substation and plant operators, safety and compliance officers, and regulatory bodies to specify and verify safe erection and operation of high‑voltage installations above 1 kV. It is applied during design, procurement, installation and inspection phases.

Related standards

Key related documents include IEC 61936-1 (international parent standard), EN 61936-1 previous editions and corrigenda, EN/IEC 50522 (rules for earthing of power installations), and sector‑specific standards such as IEC 61892 (offshore/marine installations) referenced for ships and offshore platforms. The national VDE/DIN 61936 series history (2011, 2014 editions and corrigenda) and the later DIN EN IEC 61936-1:2023-02 edition supersede the 2019 draft.

Keywords

high voltage, power installations, AC installations, earthing, grounding, insulation coordination, substations, switchgear, clearances, overvoltages, IEC 61936, VDE 0101-1, DIN EN IEC 61936-1.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the German national draft/adoption record titled E DIN EN IEC 61936-1:2019-07 (VDE 0101-1 series) covering common rules for power installations with nominal AC voltages above 1 kV.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design principles, erection rules and safety requirements for high‑voltage AC installations (site layout, clearances, insulation coordination, earthing/grounding, protection against overvoltages, equipment siting and related documentation).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Utility and distribution engineers, consulting electrical designers, installation contractors, substation planners, plant operators, safety inspectors and standards committees use this standard or its successors when specifying or verifying high‑voltage installation work.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2019-07 draft/adoption record was withdrawn and is not the current active edition; it has been superseded by the later national adoption DIN EN IEC 61936-1:2023-02 (VDE 0101-1:2023-02), published February 2023, which is the active/valid edition for current requirements. Users should apply the 2023-02 edition for up‑to‑date rules.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — IEC/EN/ DIN/VDE 61936 is a series of documents (Part 1 common rules for AC installations). The VDE 0101 series documents and corrigenda (previous editions 2011, 2014 and subsequent corrigenda) form the national history; earthing and related topics are addressed in companion documents such as EN/ DIN EN 50522 and sector standards (e.g., IEC 61892 for offshore).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: high voltage; power installations; nominal voltage >1 kV; earthing/grounding; insulation coordination; substations; switchgear; overvoltage protection; IEC 61936; VDE 0101-1.