On October 4, 2024, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a significant notification regarding the establishment of new Indian standards. These updates, crucial for various industries, particularly focus on the safety and performance of electrotechnical products, including power capacitors
The notification outlines the establishment of specific Indian standards, alongside details of any prior versions that will be withdrawn.
Key New Standards Established
| Sl. No. | Standard (IS No. & Year) | Title | Date Established | Previous Standard | Date of Withdrawal |
| 1 | IS 13340 (Part 1) : 2024 | IEC 60831-1 : 2014 Shunt Power Capacitors of the Self-Healing Type for a.c. Systems Having a Rated Voltage up to and Including 1,000 V Part 1 General — Performance, Testing and Rating — Safety Requirements — Guide for Installation and Operation (Second Revision) | September 25, 2024 | IS 13340 (Part 1) : 2012 IEC 60831-1 : 2002 | March 25, 2025 |
| 2 | IS 13340 (Part 2) : 2024 | IEC 60831-2 : 2014 Shunt Power Capacitors of the Self-Healing Type for a.c. Systems Having a Rated Voltage up to and Including 1,000 V Part 2 Ageing Test, Self-Healing Test and Destruction Test (First Revision) | September 25, 2024 | IS 13340 (Part 2) : 2012 IEC 60831-2 : 1995 | March 25, 2025 |
| 3 | IS 16197 (Part 3/Sec 3) : 2024 | IEC 62321-3-3 : 2021 Determination of Certain Substances in Electrotechnical Products Part 3 Screening Section 3 Polybrominated Biphenyls, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers, and Phthalates in Polymers by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Using a Pyrolyser/Thermal Desorption Accessory (Py/TD-GC-MS) | September 25, 2024 | NA | NA |
| 4 | IS 16197 (Part 3/Sec 4) : 2024 | IEC 62321-3-4 : 2023 Determination of Certain Substances in Electrotechnical Products Part 3 Screening Section 4 Phthalates in Polymers of Electrotechnical Products by High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detector (HPLC-UV), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and Thermal Desorption Mass Spectrometry (TD-MS) | September 25, 2024 | NA | NA |
| 5 | IS 16197 (Part 9) : 2024 | IEC 62321-9 : 2021 Determination of Certain Substances in Electrotechnical Products Part 9 Hexabromocyclododecane in Polymers by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) | September 25, 2024 | NA | NA |
| 6 | IS 18596 (Part 9/Sec 7) : 2024 | IEC TS 62257-9-7 : 2019 Renewable Energy and Hybrid Systems for Rural Electrification Part 9 Integrated Systems Section 7 Recommendations for Selection of Inverters | September 25, 2024 | NA | NA |
Insights into the New Standards
- Shunt Power Capacitors (IS 13340):
- Parts 1 & 2 focus on shunt power capacitors, crucial for power quality and reliability in electrical systems. The updated standards emphasize performance, safety, and rigorous testing protocols, addressing the evolving needs of the industry.
- Substance Determination in Electrotechnical Products (IS 16197):
- New sections (3, 4, and 9) introduce methodologies for detecting harmful substances like Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Phthalates, and Hexabromocyclododecane in polymers. These standards utilize advanced techniques such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Renewable Energy Systems (IS 18596):
- This standard provides guidelines for selecting inverters in renewable energy and hybrid systems, critical for enhancing efficiency in rural electrification projects.
Transition Period
While the new standards are effective from September 25, 2024, the previous versions will remain valid until their designated withdrawal dates (March 25, 2025).
