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GB/T 33588.3-2020 in English

GB/T 33588.3-2020 in English

SUPERSEDED

Lightning protection system components(LPSC)—Part 3:Requirements for isolating spark gaps (ISG)

  • Issued on:2020-11-19
  • Implemented on:2021-06-01
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Standard No: GB/T 33588.3-2020
Document status: SUPERSEDED
Superseded by: GB/T 33588.3-2025 Lightning protection system components(LPSC)—Part 3: Requirements for isolating spark gaps (ISGs)
Superseded on: 2025-11-01
Title in English: Lightning protection system components(LPSC)—Part 3:Requirements for isolating spark gaps (ISG)
Title in Chinese: 雷电防护系统部件(LPSC)第3部分:隔离放电间隙(ISG)的要求
Language: English
File Format: Electronic (PDF)
Delivery: Via email within 1~3 business days
Issued on: 2020-11-19
Implemented on: 2021-06-01
Superseding: GB/T 33588.3-2017 Lightning protection system components(LPSC)―Part 3:Requirements for isolating spark gaps(ISG)
ICS Classification: 91.120.40-Lightning protection
Chinese Classification: K10-Electrotechnical material and universal parts in general
Professional Classification: GB-National Standard
Related Keywords: protection system components
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Related Topics: lightning protection
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Isolation discharge gap
GB/T 33588.3
GB/T 33588.3-2017
GB/T 33588.3-2020

《GB/T 33588.3-2020雷电防护系统部件(LPSC)第3部分:隔离放电间隙(ISG)的要求》由TC258(全国雷电防护标准化技术委员会)归口,主管部门为国家标准化管理委员会。


Introduction

Interpretation of the core content of the standard

As the standard for key components of lightning protection systems, GB/T33588.3-2020 puts forward systematic technical requirements for isolation discharge gap (ISG). The main updates of this standard that replaces the 2017 version include:

Technical dimension 2017 version New content in the 2020 version
Scope of application Conventional power/telecommunication systems Added AC/DC railway system rail grounding electrodes
Classification system Lightning current classification only New installation location classification (indoor/outdoor)
Test method Basic electrical test Added 6 environmental tests such as UV test and corrosion resistance test

Key technical requirements

1. Grading system

ISG is divided into five levels: H/N/1L/2L/3L according to its lightning current carrying capacity. For specific parameters, see standard Table 1:

Typical application case: A substation uses H-level ISG (100kA peak current) as the isolation protection between the main grounding grid and the secondary system. After 3 years of operation, it has been verified to meet the design requirements.

2. Electrical performance indicators

  • Insulation resistance: ≥500kΩ before and after the test
  • Impulse discharge voltage: tested under 1.2/50μs waveform
  • Withstand voltage: including power frequency/DC types

Implementation points

1. Test process optimization

The new version of the standard requires the test flow chart in Appendix A to be followed, with special emphasis on:

  1. Salt spray test (GB/T2423.18) must be completed in the pretreatment stage
  2. Outdoor ISG must pass 1000 hours xenon lamp aging test

2. Selection suggestions

Select the corresponding category according to the installation environment:

  • Indoor type: focus on insulation performance
  • Outdoor type: must meet both UV resistance and IP protection requirements

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