Switchgear and High Voltage Engineering

Generation and measurement of high voltage and current. Corona, corona losses, e-m noise, Dielectric strength: breakdown mechanism in solids, liquids and gases. Lightning phenomena: surge in transmission lines due to lightning and switching and their analysis. Protection of lines and apparatus against surges. Elements of high power circuits interruption circuit and physical phenomena, circuit breakers, types and problems. Impulse testing and safety practices. Insulation Co-ordination. Electric cables and condensers.