A test method to determine the relative ability of high-voltage, form-wound stator bars and coils of large rotating machines to resist deterioration due to rapid heating and cooling resulting from machine load cycling is described.
IEEE Std 1310-1996 history
2012IEEE Std 1310-2012 IEEE Recommended Practice for Thermal Cycle Testing of Form-Wound Stator Bars and Coils for Large Rotating Machines
1996IEEE Std 1310-1996 IEEE Trial use recommended practice for thermal cycle testing of form-wound stator bars and coils for large generators