This standard represents a significant update to IEEE 824-1994. Series capacitor bank component and bank duty cycle ratings, equipment insulation levels, protective functions, component testing, instruction books, nameplates, and safety are covered in this standard

The scope is a standard for series capacitor banks that are connected in series with the utility transmission system. The banks include capacitors and all the accessory equipment necessary to form a complete equipment. The scope is the same as the existing standard, however it is requested that the word "bank" be included in the title to clarify that the standard includes all of the associated equipment.

The purpose of the revision is to include additional approaches for capacitor unit fusing and references to new IEEE and IEC standards for related equipment. An additional purpose is to increase the precision and clarity of the wording to make it more consistent with actual industry practice.