Course content

Methods for generation of test voltages in high voltage laboratories and principles of measurement techniques related to testing of materials and components.
Some main topics:
- Generation of high AC- DC- and impulse voltages.
- Measurement of various types of voltages.
- Rated voltages and standardize test methods.
- Accellerated tests.
- Probability considerations and comparison between laboratory tests and real systems.
- Case study of testing a component.

Learning outcome

Understand the principles of generation and measurement of high voltage in the laboratory for testing of equipment. Develop a critical sense related to measurement set-ups and accuracy.

Learning methods and activities

Colloquiums.
Laboratory and calculation exercises.
Project.
The course is given every second year, next time autumn 2010.

Compulsory assignments

• Laboratory work

Course materials

Kuffel, Zaengl, Kuffel: High Voltage Engineering Fundamentals, 2.ed.2000.