ELK 312 - High Voltage Technique

Course Objectives

The purpose of the high voltage technique course,
1. To teach the concept and calculation of the static electric field,
2. To teach the types and theories of electric discharge phenomena,
3. To teach overvoltage sources and overvoltage protection, and
4. To teach the generation, measurement and applications of high voltages.

Course Description

What is high voltage? Why is it needed? Static electric field and basic electrode systems; electrical discharge phenomena in gases, liquids, solids, vacuum; protection against overvoltages and overvoltages; generation of high voltages; measurement of high voltages and high voltage applications.