What is medium voltage, according to IE Rule 28?

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  1. Voltage that does not exceed 11000 V under normal conditions 
  2. Voltage that does not exceed 440 V under normal conditions
  3. Voltage that does not exceed 650 V under normal conditions 
  4. Voltage that does not exceed 22000 V under normal conditions

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Option 3 : Voltage that does not exceed 650 V under normal conditions 
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The correct answer is option 3):(Voltage that does not exceed 650 V under normal conditions )

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 Definition of Voltage Class as per Rule 54 of Indian Electricity Rules,1956:

Voltage Class Abbreviation  Max. Voltage under Normal Conditions   Variations Allowed 
Low  LV  250 V -6% to +6%
Medium  MV 650 V  -6% to +6%
 High  HV 33,000 V -9% to + 6%  
Extra High   EHV  > 33,000 V 12.5% to + 10%


 Medium voltage, according to IE Rule 28, Voltage that does not exceed 650 V under normal conditions

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