GOST 33323-2015 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 33323-2015 — "Преобразователи полупроводниковые силовые для железнодорожного подвижного состава. Характеристики и методы испытаний" (English title: Power convertors for railway rolling stock — Characteristics and test methods). The standard specifies technical characteristics and test methods for on‑board semiconductor power converters intended for traction and auxiliary circuits, and covers complete converter assemblies including modules, cooling, filters, drivers and protection circuitry.

Abstract

GOST 33323-2015 is an interstate (межгосударственный) standard that establishes performance, safety and test requirements for semiconductor power converters used on railway rolling stock. It is based on and modifies the international standard IEC 61287‑1:2005 to reflect regional requirements; it defines required characteristics, environmental and electrical tests, reliability and maintainability provisions, and documentation/coordination items between manufacturer and purchaser.

General information

• Status: Active (in force as a national standard of the Russian Federation).
• Publication date: Adopted 18 June 2015; introduced as national standard by Rosstandart order (No. 1319‑ст) and effective from 1 March 2016.
• Publisher: Prepared by VNIINMASH and the Centre for Normative Documentation "Reglament"; adopted by the Interstate Council and put into effect nationally by the Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart).
• ICS / categories: Railway rolling stock — general (maps to ICS grouping used for IEC 61287‑1, commonly 45.060.01 / electric traction equipment categories).
• Edition / version: Original issue — GOST 33323‑2015 (based on IEC 61287‑1:2005, degree of correspondence: modified (MOD)).
• Number of pages: 62 pages (electronic PDF).

Scope

The standard applies to semiconductor power converters mounted on board railway vehicles and intended to supply traction circuits and auxiliary circuits. It covers finished converter assemblies with their mounting arrangements and associated items required for operation and testing (power modules, built‑in cooling systems, intermediate DC transmission elements including filters, semiconductor drivers, sensors and protection circuits). The standard sets out characteristics, test procedures (electrical, thermal, environmental, EMC, mechanical), and items to be agreed between manufacturer and purchaser.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of converter types and functional classes for traction and auxiliary supply.
• Electrical performance requirements (voltage/current ratings, efficiency, control characteristics, insulation and dielectric tests).
• Thermal and cooling requirements, temperature‑rise limits and thermal‑endurance tests.
• Environmental and mechanical tests (vibration, shock, climatic conditions, ingress protection where applicable).
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests and limits relevant to rolling stock environments.
• Reliability, maintainability and safety provisions, including required documentation and markings.
• Test methods and acceptance criteria, plus a list of items recommended for agreement between manufacturer and purchaser (see annexes/applicable tables).

Typical use and users

Used by railway vehicle designers and manufacturers, power‑electronics suppliers, test laboratories, certification and conformity assessment bodies, and railway operators for specifying, testing and accepting on‑board power converters. Also referenced by maintenance and engineering teams for repair, troubleshooting and life‑cycle documentation.

Related standards

Directly based on IEC 61287‑1:2005 (Railway applications — Power convertors installed on board rolling stock — Part 1: Characteristics and test methods). GOST 33323‑2015 is a modified adoption of that IEC document; users should also consider later IEC/EN revisions (for example IEC 61287‑1:2014 and related railway electrical equipment standards) and national railway standards on EMC, fire/safety and vehicle testing.

Keywords

power converter, semiconductor convertor, rolling stock, railway, traction converter, auxiliary converter, test methods, characteristics, thermal testing, EMC, reliability, VNIINMASH, Rosstandart.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 33323‑2015 is an interstate standard that defines characteristics and test methods for semiconductor power converters installed on railway rolling stock. It is a regional adaptation (modified) of IEC 61287‑1:2005.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the complete converter assembly and associated mounting arrangements intended to supply traction and auxiliary circuits, and specifies electrical, thermal, environmental, EMC and mechanical test procedures and acceptance criteria, plus documentation and coordination requirements between manufacturers and purchasers.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Vehicle and converter manufacturers, railway engineers, testing laboratories, certification bodies and operators use the standard for design, acceptance testing, procurement specifications and maintenance planning.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST 33323‑2015 was adopted in 2015 and came into force nationally on 1 March 2016; it is listed as active. It is a modified adoption of IEC 61287‑1:2005 — users should check for any newer national amendments or later international revisions that may affect referenced requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The GOST references IEC 61287‑1 (Part 1). IEC/EN and national standards form a family of documents on railway power converters and related tests; consult related parts and subsequent IEC revisions for broader or updated requirements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Power converter, semiconductor convertor, rolling stock, traction, auxiliary circuits, test methods, characteristics, EMC, thermal testing, reliability.