Course Aims:
The aims of this course are to provide the student, upon completing the Electrical Engineering Program, with the basic knowledge and skills of high voltage engineering. This course will also provide students with the high voltage phenomena concerning breakdown mechanism (in gas, liquid and solid) and high voltage generation and measurements (DC, AC and impulse types). Also basic knowledge of the overvoltage phenomena and overvoltage protection will be attained.
Course Objectives:
- Understand theory and mechanism of high voltage phenomena.
- Understand the breakdown mechanisms in gases, liquid and solid insulators.
- Identify high voltage generation and measurements (DC, AC and impulse voltages).
- Demonstrate overvoltage Phenomenon and Insulation Coordination in Electric Power Systems.
- Evaluate lines and equipment protection against overvoltage.