INDEX

LESSON PLAN
Name of Subject:High Voltage Engg. EEE:7th

S.No Nomenclature
1 Teaching Methodology
2 Syllabus as per MDU
3 Lesson Plan
4 Text Books & Reference books
5 Focal points
6 Assignment Chart
7 Assignment (1-7)
8 Monthly report
9 Student Feedback foam
10 Attendance Sheet
11 Data bank of Students
12 Question from previous year paper
13 Old MDU Papers
14 Multiple Choice Question
15 Class Notes(Printed & Hand written)
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 MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

Session - 2013-14 Semester: 7th

Name of the Faculty: Er.Manoj Bansal
Subject & Code: High voltage Engineering (EE-442-F)

COURSE OBJECTIVE-

The Course aims at developing core knowledge to students which involves in the design and
development of electrical equipments, electricity supply and utility establishments. It also covers
designs, planning and layout of high voltage laboratories. The depth coverage of insulating material,
their properties and applications.
.

METHODOLOGY:-

The pedagogy will be lectures, presentations, Tutorials, assignments and class work.

ACHIEVMENT:-

After the completion of the course,all students will have sufficient knowledge about designs,
planning & layout of high voltage devices which is an essential part of an electrical industry.

EVALUATION:-

Besides the semester end – examination, the students will be continuously assessed during the
course on the following basis

i. Mid Term Examinations : 30 Marks

ii. Internal Assessment : 20 Marks ( Assignments +Attendance )
iii. End Semester Examination : 100 Marks

Total : 150 Marks

EE- 442-F HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING
L T P Theory marks : 100
3 1 - Class Work Marks : 50
Total Marks : 150
Duration of Exam : 3 Hrs.
NOTE: For setting up the question paper, Question No. 1 will be set up from all the four sections
which will be compulsory and of short answer type. Two questions will be set from each of the four
sections. The students have to attempt first common question, which is compulsory, and one
question from each of the four sections. Thus students will have to attempt 5 questions out of 9
questions.
Section -A
Introduction: Recent trends in high voltage transmission.
Conduction and breakdown: Conduction & breakdown in gases, liquids and solid dielectrics, insulator
breakdown, insulation characteristics of long air gaps.
Section -B
Voltage gradients on conductors: Electrostatic fields of sphere gaps, fields of line charges and their
properties, charge-potential relations for multi-conductor lines, surface voltage gradients on conductors,
distribution of voltage gradient on sub conductors of bundle.;
Section -C
Corona: Corona and corona loss, corona loss formula, attenuation of travelling waves due to corona,
audible noise generation and characteristics, corona pulses-their generation and properties, properties of
pulse, radio interference.
Lightening: Lightening phenomenon, lightning stroke mechanism, principle of lightning protection,
tower foot resistance, insulator flash over and withstand voltage, lightning arresters and their
characteristics.
Section -D
H.V. testing and Lab equipments : Standard wave-shapes for testing, wave-shaping circuits: principles
and theory; impulse generator, generation of ac high voltage for testing, generation of direct voltage,
measurement of high voltage, general layout of H.V. Laboratory.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. E.H.V. AC Transmission: R.D. Begamudre, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
2. H.V. Engg.: V. Kamaraju and M.S. Naidu, T.M.H., N.Delhi.

LESSON PLAN
 Detailed Course contents References Contact
hours
UNIT1 : INTRODUCTION From 17
High Voltage Engineering Aug,2013-
Recent trends in high voltage transmission By: MS Naidu/ V Kamaraju 27Aug.,2013
(chapter- 1,6)
6
UNIT2: CONDUCTION & BREAKDOWN High Voltage Engineering From 28
Conduction & breakdown in gases, liquids and solid dielectrics, By: MS Naidu/ V Kamaraju Aug.,2013-
insulator breakdown, insulation characteristics of long pair gaps. (chapter- 3,4,5) 10Sep.
,2013

UNIT 3: VOLTAGE GRADIENTS ON CONDUCTORS High Voltage Engineering

Electrostatic field of sphere gaps, fields of line charges and their By: MS Naidu/ V Kamaraju From 28 Sep.
properties, charge potential for multi conductor lines, surface (chapter-5,8) to 13 Oct.
voltage gradients on conductors, distribution of voltage gradient
on sub conductors of bundle. 8

UNIT4: CORONA Electric Power : By 11 sep., 2013-

Corona and corona loss, corona loss formula, attenuation of J.B Gupta. (chapter-8) 24 sep..,2013
traveling waves due to corona, audiable noise generation and
characteristics, corona pulses—their generation & properties of
pulse, radio interference.
10

UNIT 5: LIGHTNING High Voltage Engineering

Lightning phenomenon, lightning stroke mechanism principle of By: MS Naidu/ V Kamaraju 25 sep -10
lightning protection, tower foot resistance, insulator flash over (chapter-10) oct
and withstand voltage, lightning arresters and their
8
characteristics.

UNIT6: H.V Testing and Lab Equipments High Voltage Engineering 11 oct-31 oct.
Standard wave-shapes for testing, wave-shaping circuits, By: MS Naidu/ V Kamaraju
principles and theory, impulse generator, generation of ac high (chapter-9,11) 10
voltage for testing, generation of direct voltage, measurement of
high voltage, generation layout of H.V.laboratory.
 MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MERI)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

Session - 2013-14
Semester: 3rd
Name of the Faculty: Er. Manoj Bansal
Subject & Code: HVE

Focal Points

1. Group discussion will be organized to remove hesitation

of local students.

2. Special seminar will be conduct by expert faculties of

concern field.

3. Extra class will be given to poor students.

4. Special attention on practically visible site will be

given.

5. Students’ presentations/seminars related to the

particular subject, will be organized unit-wise and a
schedule has been prepared for this purpose

6. Visit to nearby 132 sampla sub station will be organized

time to time to learn the thing practically

7. Special attention on numerical problems so that students

will prepare themselves for company interviews.

8. We will take special class for understanding the

behavior of AC & DC current like how to measure, how to
work, numbers of precautions we should follow when we
work with this.

MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MERI)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
 (DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

Session - 2013-14 Semester: 7th

Name of the Faculty: Er. Manoj Bansal
Subject & Code: HVE

Assignment Chart

S.No Assignments DOA DOS D OD

1 Assignment no. 1 7 August,2013 11 August,2013 14 August,2013

2 Assignment no. 2 14 August,2013 18 August,2013 21 August,2013

3 Assignment no. 3 21 August,2013 25 August,2013 28 August,2013

4 Assignment no. 4 4 Sep,2013 8 Sep.,2013 11 Sep,2013

5 Assignment no. 5 2 oct.2013 6 oct.,2013 9 oct.,2013

6 Assignment no.6 24 oct.2013 28 oct.2013 31 oct.2013

7 Assignment no. 7 31 oct2013 5 nov.2013 9 nov.2013

. MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MERI)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

Session - 2013-14 Semester: 7th
Name of the Faculty: Manoj Bansal
Subject & Code: High Voltage Engineering (EE-442-F)

ASSIGNMENT-1

1. What are the different dielectric material according to their physical nature?
2. What is boundary element method? How does it differ from charge simulation
method .
3. What are surge voltages and how are they distributed in the windings of a power
apparatus like a transformers winding?
4. Explain with diagram, different types of rectifier circuits for producing high dc
voltages.
5. What are the applications in power transformers? Explain.
6. How is insulation arrangement done for different parts in switchgear?
7. Indicate the solid insulation application in power cables & HV Bushings.
8. What are the different materials used in capacitor insulation? Discuss insulation
requirements for --- HVDC Capacitors.

MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MERI)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

Session - 2013-14 Semester: 7th

Name of the Faculty: Manoj Bansal
Subject & Code: High Voltage Engineering (EE-442-F)

ASSIGNMENT-2

1. Explain the Experimental setup for the measurement of pre breakdown currents in
gases.
2. Discuss the various mechanisms of vacuum breakdown.
3. Describe the various factors that influence breakdown in gases.
4. Explain the various theories that explain breakdown in commercial liquid
dielectrics.
5. What are the different methods & means for purification of liquid dielectrics?
6. What is thermal breakdown in solid dielectric.
7. What are the properties that make plastic more suitable as insulating materials.
8. What are dry type transformers .

MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MERI)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

Session - 2013-14 Semester: 7th
Name of the Faculty: Manoj Bansal
Subject & Code: High Voltage Engineering (EE-442-F)

ASSIGNMENT-3

9. What is electrostatic field of sphere gaps? Explain.

10. Describe field of line charge & their properties.
11. Describe condenser bushings in detail.
12. Explain distribution of voltage gradient on sub conductor of bundle.
13. What are different methods employed for lightning protection of overhead lines?
14. Write short notes on:
a. Rod gaps used as protective devices.
b. Ground wires for protection of overhead lines.
15. Differentiate EHV & UHV systems.
16. What is surge arrester? Explain its functions.

MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MERI)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

Session - 2013-14 Semester: 7th
Name of the Faculty: Manoj Bansal
Subject & Code: High Voltage Engineering (EE-442-F)

ASSIGNMENT-4

1. What is corona? Describe its losses.

2. Describe attenuation of travelling wave due to corona.
3. What is a corona pulse? Explain about their generation.
4. What are the different dielectric material according to their physical nature?
5. Describe about audiable noise generation.
6. Write short note on Radio interference & insulator breakdown.
7. What is surge arrester? Explain its functions.
Discuss the various mechanisms of vacuum breakdown

MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MERI)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

Session - 2013-14 Semester: 7th

Name of the Faculty: Manoj Bansal
Subject & Code: High Voltage Engineering (EE-442-F)

ASSIGNMENT-5

17. Describe lightning phenomenon in details.

18. What is stroke mechanism principle of lightning protection?
19. What is lightning arrester? Describe their properties.
20. Write short note on:
a. Flash over voltage
b. Withstand voltage
21. Explain the importance of RIV measurements for EHV power apparatus.
22. Explain the mechanism of lightning discharge.
23. Explain thermal breakdown in solids.
24. Describe condenser bushings in detail.

MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MERI)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

Session - 2013-14 Semester: 7th

Name of the Faculty: Manoj Bansal
Subject & Code: High Voltage Engineering (EE-442-F)

ASSIGNMENT-6

1. What are the criteria used in selecting the rating of testing equipment for HV
laboratories?
2. Why grounding is very important in HV Laboratory?
3. Explain the properties of pulse trains.
4. What is tower-footing resistance? What are the methods to reduce this resistance?
5. Explain the generation of audiable noise.
6. Explain cavity breakdown for liquids.
7. Define townsend’s first & second ionization coefficients.
8. What are different methods employed for lightning protection of overhead lines?

MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MERI)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

Session - 2013-14 Semester: 7th

Name of the Faculty: Manoj Bansal
 Subject & Code: High Voltage Engineering (EE-442-F)

ASSIGNMENT-7

25. Explain following terms:

1. Sphere gap
2. Capacitance potential dividers
3. Corona loss formula.
26. Describe the construction & principle of operation of impulse generator.
27. How is insulation arrangement done for different parts in switchgear?
28. Explain the various theories that explain breakdown in commercial liquid
dielectrics.
29. Describe Ground wires for protection of overhead lines.
30. What is surge arrester? Explain its functions.
31. Derive the expression of surface voltage gradient for 2 conductor bundle.
32. Explain the operation of cockroft-walton voltage multiplier circuit.

Question Bank on HVE

1. .What are the applications in power transformers? Explain.
2. .How is insulation arrangement done for different parts in switchgear?

3. .Indicate the solid insulation application in power cables & HV Bushings.

4. .What are the different materials used in capacitor insulation? Discuss insulation
requirement-HVDC Capacitors

5. What are the recent trends in HVDC?

6. What is paschen law?

7. Explain Cavitation and bubble thory?

8. What is thermal breakdown in solid dielectric?

9. Explain audible noise generation and its characteristics?

10. Write short note on impulse generator

11. Explain different electrical test done on isolator and circuit breaker.

12. Explain corona inception voltage.

13. Develop an expression for lowsends criteria for spark?

14. Explain how corona puse are generated?

15. What are treeing and tracking mechanism?

16. Explain clearly suspended particle mechanism clearly?

17. Explain general way out of HV labs

18. What is lightning arrestor explain?