GOST 32137-2013 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 32137-2013 — Electromagnetic compatibility of technical equipment. Technical equipment for nuclear power plants. Requirements and test methods. The standard sets requirements and test procedures for the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of electrical, electronic and radio‑electronic equipment supplied to nuclear and radiation‑hazardous facilities, including nuclear power plants.

Abstract

This standard establishes EMC requirements and associated test methods for instrumentation, control and electrical equipment intended for use at nuclear power plants and other radiation‑hazardous facilities. It covers emissions and immunity limits, specification of test environments, and methods for verification and laboratory testing to ensure safe operation of safety‑important systems in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances. The standard excludes certain passive items such as busbars, fuses, connectors, and batteries.

General information

• Status: Active (introduced for application in the Russian Federation effective 1 January 2014); scheduled replacement published as GOST 32137‑2025 with a planned date of issue 1 March 2026.
• Publication date: 2013 (approved by order 22 July 2013; came into force 1 January 2014).
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) / national GOST system.
• ICS / categories: 33.100 — Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Edition / version: GOST 32137‑2013 (first introduction into national use; approved 2013, effective 1 January 2014).
• Number of pages: 36 pages (typical published PDF length).

Scope

The standard applies to electrical, electronic and radio‑electronic products (equipment, apparatus), including drives and assemblies containing such components, when supplied to nuclear and radiation‑hazardous facilities (notably nuclear power plants). It specifies which types of equipment and functions are covered and lists explicit exclusions (for example, current conductors, fusible links, simple connecting devices, accumulators and batteries are outside its scope). The document is intended for use in specifying procurement requirements, design verification and conformity assessment of safety‑related and operational equipment at nuclear sites.

Key topics and requirements

• EMC requirements for emissions and immunity of equipment used in nuclear power plants.
• Test methods and procedures for laboratory and on‑site verification of EMC performance.
• Specification of test environments, disturbance levels and measurement techniques appropriate for safety‑important instrumentation and control systems.
• Guidance on applicability, exclusions, and integration with nuclear‑specific equipment qualification practices.
• Requirements intended to ensure continued safe operation of control, protection and electrical power systems under electromagnetic stress.

Typical use and users

Primary users are equipment manufacturers, design organizations, test laboratories, plant operators and regulatory bodies involved with nuclear power plant instrumentation, control and electrical power systems. The standard is used to define procurement specifications, to design for EMC compliance, and to perform acceptance and type testing of safety‑related equipment destined for nuclear and radiation‑hazardous facilities.

Related standards

GOST 32137‑2013 replaced the earlier national standard GOST R 50746‑2000 when it was introduced; it is also related to other EMC and nuclear instrumentation standards in the GOST/R series and to internationally recognized EMC test standards. A newer edition—GOST 32137‑2025—has been issued as the successor document (issue date indicated as 1 March 2026 by publishers listing). Users should check the current national registry for the authoritative status of any successor.

Keywords

EMC; electromagnetic compatibility; nuclear power plant; instrumentation and control; immunity tests; emissions limits; test methods; equipment qualification; Rosstandart; GOST.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 32137‑2013 is a Russian (GOST) standard that sets electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements and test methods for technical equipment intended for nuclear power plants and other radiation‑hazardous facilities.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers EMC emissions and immunity requirements, specifies test methods and environments for verifying EMC performance of electrical, electronic and radio‑electronic equipment used at nuclear sites, and defines applicability and exclusions for specific item types.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of nuclear‑grade equipment, design and engineering organizations, independent test laboratories, nuclear plant operators and regulators use the standard for specifying, designing, testing and certifying EMC compliance of safety‑related and operational equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST 32137‑2013 was introduced for use in the Russian Federation effective 1 January 2014. Listings from standards publishers indicate a successor (GOST 32137‑2025) with an issue date of 1 March 2026; users should verify the national registry or Rosstandart notices for the authoritative, up‑to‑date legal status.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The standard belongs to the family of GOST documents addressing electromagnetic compatibility and nuclear equipment qualification; it replaced GOST R 50746‑2000 upon introduction and is linked to other EMC and nuclear instrumentation standards used for design and testing.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: EMC, electromagnetic compatibility, nuclear power plant, instrumentation and control, test methods, immunity, emissions, equipment qualification.