Why Study High-Voltage Engineering?
High-voltage engineering is a critical specialization in electrical engineering with growing importance in modern power systems and industrial applications.
Growing Demand
The expansion of renewable energy and high-voltage DC transmission systems has created strong demand for HV engineering specialists worldwide.
Career Opportunities
Graduates find opportunities in power utilities, transformer manufacturers, research labs, and electrical equipment companies with competitive salaries.
Practical Applications
Gain hands-on experience with HV test equipment, insulation diagnostics, and power system components through our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
Course Topics
Our comprehensive curriculum covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications of high-voltage engineering.
Fundamentals of HV Engineering
Electric fields, dielectric materials, conduction and breakdown mechanisms
HV Generation and Measurement
AC/DC/impulse voltage generation, measurement techniques, standards
Insulation Systems
Solid, liquid, and gaseous insulation, composite dielectrics, aging processes
Breakdown Phenomena
Corona discharge, partial discharges, streamers, leaders, flashover mechanisms
HV Testing
Dielectric tests, non-destructive testing, condition monitoring
Power System Applications
Transformers, cables, switchgear, overhead lines, substation design
Course Details
Everything you need to know about the High-Voltage Engineering course structure and requirements.
Course Information
- Course Code: EE 450
- Credit Hours: 3 (Lecture) + 1 (Lab)
- Duration: 14 weeks
- Assessment: Exams (60%), Lab Work (20%), Projects (20%)
- Delivery Mode: On-campus with optional hybrid components
Prerequisites
- Electrical Circuits
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Power Systems Fundamentals
- Basic knowledge of differential equations
Learning Outcomes
- Understand dielectric phenomena and breakdown mechanisms
- Design basic HV test circuits and measurement setups
- Evaluate insulation systems for different applications
- Interpret HV test results and standards
- Apply safety protocols in HV environments
Recommended Textbooks
Comprehensive resources to support your learning in High-Voltage Engineering.
Primary Textbooks
High Voltage Engineering Fundamentals
E. Kuffel, W.S. Zaengl, J. Kuffel
High Voltage and Electrical Insulation Engineering
Ravindra Arora, Wolfgang Mosch
Supplementary Resources
Dielectric Phenomena in High Voltage Engineering
F.W. Peek
High Voltage Engineering
M.S. Naidu, V. Kamaraju
Laboratory Facilities
Our students have access to state-of-the-art high-voltage testing equipment.
HV Test Equipment
100 kV AC test transformer, 300 kV impulse generator, 100 kV DC source, partial discharge measurement system
Safety Systems
Interlocked test cages, emergency shutdown, remote operation capabilities, full PPE available
Simulation Software
Access to COMSOL Multiphysics, EMTP-RV, and other simulation tools for electric field analysis
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