IEEE 1617-2007
Guide for Detection, Mitigation, and Control of Concentric Neutral Corrosion in Medium-Voltage Underground Cables

Standard No.

IEEE 1617-2007

Release Date

2007

Published By

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

IEEE 1617-2022

Latest

IEEE 1617-2022

Scope

This guide provides a summary of the methods for detection, mitigation, and control of concentric neutral corrosion in medium-voltage, unjacketed, underground distribution cable installed direct buried or in conduit. The causes of corrosion in cable concentric neutral wires and straps and the methods available to detect this corrosion are described. The purpose of the concentric neutral and the consequences of significant loss of the concentric neutral are discussed. Recommendations are made for the mitigation and control of the cable concentric neutral corrosion.

IEEE 1617-2007 history

• 1970 IEEE 1617-2022 IEEE Guide for Assessment, Mitigation, and Control of Corrosion of Metallic Shields for Extruded Dielectric Cables Rated 5 kV to 46 kV
• 2007 IEEE 1617-2007 Guide for Detection, Mitigation, and Control of Concentric Neutral Corrosion in Medium-Voltage Underground Cables