Sheet 2

1. A ten stage Cockraft-Walton circuit has all capacitors of 0.06 μF. The secondary voltage
of the supply transformer is 100 kV at a frequency of 150 Hz. If the load current is 1 mA,
determine
(i) voltage drop (ii) the ripple (iii) the optimum number of stages for maximum output
voltage (iv) average Voltage .

2. A voltage doubler circuit has circuit capacitors of 0.06 μF. The secondary voltage of the
supply transformer is 100 kV at a frequency of 150 Hz. If the load current is 1 mA, determine

(i) voltage drop (ii) the ripple (iii) the optimum number of stages for maximum
output voltage (iv) average Voltage.

3. 12-stage impulse generator has capacitors each rated at 0.3 μF, 150 kV. The capacitance
of the test specimen is 400 pF. Determine the wave front and wave tail resistance to produce at
1.2/50 μ sec. impulse wave. Also determine the maximum output voltage if the charging voltage
is 125 kV.

4. A ten-stage impulse generator has 0.250 μF condensers. The wave front and wave tail
resistances are 75 ohms and 2600 respectively. If the load capacitance is 2.5 nF, determine the
wave front and wave tail times of the impulse wave.

5. Refer to the impulse generator circuit shown, the value

of circuit element are C1= 1.12 uf, R1 = 200 Ω, C2 = 2 nf and R2
= 600 Ω, find the output voltage as function of time the voltage
waveform and the circuit efficiency the DC supply voltage is + 100 KV
6. Why are impulse voltages used for testing high voltage equipment? Discuss the two types
of high voltage impulses that are generated in the laboratory for the purpose of testing.
7. Explain with drawing one circuit of impulse voltage generation, define front time and
tail time , explain how it controlled?
8. Explain with drawing multistage Impulse generator – Marx Impulse Generator?
9. What are the various methods available for generating High DC voltage?
10. State the principle of Van de Graff generator?
11. Draw and explain:
a. Cockroft Walton voltage multiplier circuit
b. Voltage doubler circuit
c. Voltage-Tripier Circuits
12. Should the insulation have subjected to Dc test? why