2011-2019, 2021-2022, 2023-Present

Course Objectives 

The course serves as an introduction to high voltage engineering, including basics of electrical breakdown, high voltage generation, high voltage test systems, measurement and analysis techniques as applied to power system apparatus such as cables, insulators, transformers, and generators.

Course Content
The following topics will be covered:

- Generation of high voltage: AC, DC, and impulse generating equipment.

- High voltage measuring systems.

- Quasi-electrostatic field calculation and simulation models.

- Standard high voltage laboratory test and measurement methods and analysis of results.

- Electrical breakdown fundamentals; electrical breakdown in solids, liquids, and gases.

- Non-destructive tests such as corona testing and partial discharge.

- Insulation coordination as related to equipment ratings and test requirements.

- Review of other industrial applications of high voltage engineering.