High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 01
Object t:
Introduction to high voltage laboratory and equipment
Theoretical knowledge:
In this laboratory we learnt about the introduction to high voltage and its applications and
also about the lab dos and not dos and also about the different equipment’s in the lab some of them
are discussed in this report such as Single stage test transformer which is used only for the testing
purpose that transformer has the input voltage is 220v rated output voltage is 100kv at the
secondary and frequency is 50 (Hz) and the output power of transformer is 5 (KVA) and impedance
is (4-8%), and discharge Free Capacitor which is used for discharging the Assembly partially and
Impulse Capacitor which used for the generation of the impulse voltages it is used of the filter
purpose in DC voltage generation, Measuring Capacitor measuring capacitor basically it is voltage
divider capacitor in measuring the peak of AC voltages and also there are lot of the equipments
that are used in the high voltage lab and also there is a control room that is used for controlling
purpose like as input and output values for the reading.
Result:
In this experiment we learned about the introduction of the high voltage lab and about the
equipments.
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 02
Object t:
To learn about the safety measures before working in laboratory
Theoretical knowledge:
In this laboratory we learnt about the safety precautions about the lab that the engineer or
students must aware about the safety precautions before they start the project. It is necessary that
students inform about the accidents and damages to concerned staff of laboratory all the doors of
test room must be assembled with the door contact. The contacts are closed only when the door is
closed otherwise contacts remains open and lab will not energize. All the doors contacts shall be
concerned in series and fed to the common sockets on the control desk in control room. There are
the Red and Green lamps must be installed at the doors of testing room. These lamps are to be
concerned to the relevant sockets of desk the green light shows that lab is ready for the operations
and the red light shows that there is danger in the lab
Precautions:
1. In laboratory if concerned staff is not presents than no any students has permission to
work laboratory.
2. The key of control desk for “ON/OFF” generator and key of the door of testing laboratory
and held together and ensure that lab door is closed
3. Before entering in the laboratory switch of the power to generator and check properly
earthling connections. And there are some more precautions about the lab that student
must know.
Result:
In this experiment we learnt about the safety precautions of the high voltage laboratory
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 03
Object t:
To generate high voltage AC using single stage circuit assembly
Theoretical knowledge:
in this lab we studied about the generation of the AC high voltage, first of all connect the
assembly properly , then verified all the connections that was given in the assembly diagram, then
checked all the equipment properly earthed if not properly earthed then we have to first earthed
the properly, then closed all the entrances of lab otherwise lab will not energized , then we
energized the control panel from the main supply then green light show that panel is energized ,
after that we turned the emergency switches up and interlock key otherwise that the transformer
will not energized when the lab is energized that there will be the red light that shows that there is
danger inside the lab after that
Result:
Generation of high voltage AC has been learned by single stage circuit assembly
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 04
Object t:
To verify electric breakdown of air at EBR = 30 kV/cm (HV-AC) and check corona in uniform
electric field
Theoretical knowledge:
In this lab we Connect all the equipments of single stage AC circuit according to
schematic diagram than we Verify that all connections of single stage Ac circuit are made
according to given diagram. And checked that all equipments are properly earthed. And Set the
gap of 1cm between two electrode spheres manually or by electric motor. After that Close all the
entrance leading in HV lab, otherwise lab will not energize. Now energize the control panel from
main supply, the green light will indicate that the panel is energized. Turn the emergency switch
up and use interlock key, otherwise HV testing transformer will not energize. When assembly is
energized the red light will indicate danger inside the lab. Switch ON primary and then secondary
switches respectively, this will energize primary of HV testing transformer and high voltages will
be obtained at secondary of HV testing transformer. Finally, there will be corona formation and
air insulation will breakdown when peak voltmeter reads 30kV. Repeat the same procedure by
varying sphere gap between two electrodes and measure breakdown voltages at different sphere
gaps. Calculated electric field breakdown strength by using formula: EBR= VBR / d
Where EBR= Electric field breakdown strength
VBR= Breakdown voltage d= Distance between electrodes
Result:
Breakdown of the air insulation has been learned by using uniform electric field
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 05
Object t:
To obtain electric breakdown of air(HV-AC) and check ac in non-uniform electric field
(needle to plane electrode)
Theoretical knowledge:
In this lab we Connect all the equipments of single stage AC circuit according to schematic
diagram than we Verify that all connections of single stage Ac circuit are made according to given
diagram. And checked that all equipments are properly earthed. And make the connections needle
and plane electrodes. After that Close all the entrance leading in HV lab, otherwise lab will not
energize. Now energize the control panel from main supply, the green light will indicate that the
panel is energized. Turn the emergency switch up and use interlock key, otherwise HV testing
transformer will not energize. When assembly is energized the red light will indicate danger inside
the lab. Switch ON primary and then secondary switches respectively, this will energize primary
of HV testing transformer and high voltages will be obtained at secondary of HV testing
transformer. Finally, there will be corona formation and air insulation will be breakdown. Than
noted the breakdown voltage on peak voltmeter. And Repeat the same procedure by varying gap
between two electrodes and measure breakdown voltages at different gaps. Calculated electric field
breakdown strength by using formula: EBR= VBR / d
Where EBR= Electric field breakdown strength
VBR= Breakdown voltage d= Distance between electrodes
Result:
We calculated the values of the breakdown as:
At 1cm gap 9KV/cm
At 1.5cm gap 8.1kv/cm
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 06
Object t:
To check Electric breakdown of solid dielectric materials (polymer thin slab) under HV-
AC
Theoretical knowledge:
In this lab we Connect all the equipments of single stage AC circuit according to schematic
diagram than we Verify that all connections of single stage Ac circuit are made according to given
diagram. And checked that all equipments are properly earthed. And Place plane glass insulating
material (1mm) thick between two electrodes and fix the gap manually. After that Close all the
entrance leading in HV lab, otherwise lab will not energize. Now energize the control panel from
main supply, the green light will indicate that the panel is energized. Turn the emergency switch
up and use interlock key, otherwise HV testing transformer will not energize. When assembly is
energized the red light will indicate danger inside the lab. Switch ON primary and then secondary
switches respectively, this will energize primary of HV testing transformer and high voltages will
be obtained at secondary of HV testing transformer. Apply a test voltage to the electrodes and
increase gradually when the breakdown voltage occurs. Finally, there will be corona formation at
edges and insulation will breakdown. After that note down breakdown voltage with the help of
peak voltmeter on control desk.
Result:
We calculated the values of the breakdown as:
Glass of thickness 2mm breakdowns at 20.25KV/cm
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 07
Object t:
To check electric breakdown of solid dielectric materials (thin hardboard sheet 1mm
thick)
Theoretical knowledge:
In this lab we Connect all the equipments of single stage AC circuit according to schematic
diagram than we Verify that all connections of single stage Ac circuit are made according to given
diagram. And checked that all equipments are properly earthed. And Place hardboard plate (1mm
thick) between two electrodes and fix the gap manually.After that Close all the entrance leading
in HV lab, otherwise lab will not energize. Now energize the control panel from main supply, the
green light will indicate that the panel is energized. Turn the emergency switch up and use interlock
key, otherwise HV testing transformer will not energize. When assembly is energized the red light
will indicate danger inside the lab. Switch ON primary and then secondary switches respectively,
this will energize primary of HV testing transformer and high voltages will be obtained at
secondary of HV testing transformer. Apply a test voltage to the electrodes and increase gradually
when the breakdown voltage occurs.Finally there will be corona formation and insulation of
hardboard plate will breakdown.An instant after ignition of the arc, the test voltage is switched off
automatically by the testing deviceAfter that note down breakdown voltage with the help of peak
voltmeter on control desk
Result:
We calculated the values of the breakdown as:
Hardboard sheet of thickness 1mm breakdowns at 3.6KV/cm
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 08
Object t:
To obtain electric breakdown of fresh mineral mineral oil under HV-AC
Theoretical knowledge:
In this lab we Connect all the equipments of single stage AC circuit according to schematic
diagram than we Verify that all connections of single stage Ac circuit are made according to given
diagram. And checked that all equipments are properly earthed. And Filled fresh mineral oil in oil
test cup and place it between two electrodes. After that Close all the entrance leading in HV lab,
otherwise lab will not energize. Now energize the control panel from main supply, the green light
will indicate that the panel is energized. Turn the emergency switch up and use interlock key,
otherwise HV testing transformer will not energize. When assembly is energized the red light will
indicate danger inside the lab. Switch ON primary and then secondary switches respectively, this
will energize primary of HV testing transformer and high voltages will be obtained at secondary
of HV testing transformer. Apply a test voltage to the electrodes and increase gradually when the
breakdown voltage occurs. Finally, there will be corona formation in the oil and oil insulation will
breakdown. An instant after ignition of the arc, the test voltage is switched off automatically by
the testing device After that note down breakdown voltage with the help of peak voltmeter on
control desk
Result:
We calculated several breakdown’s readings and obtained average value of those readings
16.875KV/cm
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 09
Object:
To obtain the electric breakdown of used mineral oil
Theoretical knowledge:
In this experiment of high voltage engineering, we tested the breakdown strength of used
mineral oil by applying high ac voltage the used mineral oil was put in a uniform electric field and
the electric field was gradually increased by applying high voltage ac until the oil insulation failed
which was found to be less than that of breakdown strength of fresh mineral oil because of
detioration of oil properties.
Result:
The break down strength of used mineral oil was found to be average 22.95kv as an average
value
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 10
Object:
To check electric breakdown mechanism of SF6 Gas under HV-AC
Theoretical knowledge:
In this lab we Connect all the equipments of single stage AC circuit according to schematic
diagram than we Verify that all connections of single stage Ac circuit are made according to given
diagram. And checked that all equipments are properly earthed. And Place SF6 between two
electrodes in a DKU vacuum and pressure vessel. After that Close all the entrance leading in HV
lab, otherwise lab will not energize. Now energize the control panel from main supply, the green
light will indicate that the panel is energized. Turn the emergency switch up and use interlock key,
otherwise HV testing transformer will not energize. When assembly is energized the red light will
indicate danger inside the lab. Switch ON primary and then secondary switches respectively, this
will energize primary of HV testing transformer and high voltages will be obtained at secondary
of HV testing transformer. Apply a test voltage to the electrodes and increase gradually when the
breakdown voltage occurs. Finally, there will be corona formation and insulation of SF6
breakdown. An instant after ignition of the arc, the test voltage is switched off automatically by
the testing device After that note down breakdown voltage with the help of peak voltmeter on
control desk
Result:
We have checked the breakdown mechanism of SF6 Gas under HV-AC
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 11
Object:
To generate high voltage DC using single stage DC Circuit Assembly.
Theoretical knowledge:
In this experiment of high voltage engineering lab, we generated high dc voltage using
single circuit assembly through the procedure disused below
First of all, connect all the equipments of single stage DC circuit. Verify that all the connections
of single stage DC circuit are made according to the given schematic diagram. Make sure that all
equipments are properly earthed. And Close the HV lab entrance. Now energize the control panel
from main supply, then Turn on emergency switch up & use interlock key. Switch ON primary
and the secondary switches respectively, this will energize HV testing transformer. Secondary of
HV testing transformer will supply high voltage AC to DC generator assembly which will convert
High voltage AC into High voltage DC with the help of silicium rectifier. The value of high voltage
DC can be measured with the help of voltage divider which is connected to DC voltmeter with the
help of coaxial cable. Repeat the same procedure at different AC input voltage levels (0-220V)
and measure value of High voltage DC on DC voltmeter
Result:
As a result of this experiment, the high dc voltage using singe circuit assembly was generated.
Number of ac input voltages were given to the assembly that generated different high dc voltages
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 12
Object:
To generate high voltage DC using Double stage DC Circuit Assembly.
Theoretical knowledge:
In this experiment of high voltage engineering DC high voltage was generated using double
stage DC circuit assembly through following procedure
First of all connect all the equipments of Double stage DC circuit as shown in
schematic diagram. Verify that all the connections of Double stage DC circuit are made according
to the given schematic diagram. Make sure that all equipments are properly earthed and Close the
entrance to HV lab Now energize the control panel from main supply. Turn on emergency switch
up & use interlock key. Switch ON primary and the secondary switches respectively, this will
energize HV testing transformer. Secondary of HV testing transformer will supply high voltage
AC to DC generator assembly which will convert High voltage AC into High voltage DC with the
help of silicium rectifier. The value of high voltage DC can be measured with the help of voltage
divider which is connected to DC voltmeter with the help of coaxial cable Repeat the same
procedure at different AC input voltage levels (0-220V) and measure value of High voltage DC at
on DC voltmeter.
Result:
High voltage DC was generated using double stage DC circuit assembly number of
different input ac voltages were applied to the assembly resulting various High DC voltages
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 13
Object t:
To generate HV impulse voltage using single stage impulse generator assembly.
Theoretical knowledge:
In this lab we Connect all the equipments of single stage impulse generator according to
schematic diagram than we Verify that all connections of single stage impulse generator are made
according to given diagram. And checked that all equipments are properly earthed. After that Close
all the entrance leading in HV lab, otherwise lab will not energize. Now energize the control panel
from main supply, the green light will indicate that the panel is energized. Turn the emergency
switch up and use interlock key, otherwise HV testing transformer will not energize. When
assembly is energized the red light will indicate danger inside the lab. Switch ON primary & then
secondary switches respectively this will energize HV testing transformer. The secondary of HV
testing transformer will give high voltage AC to impulse generator assembly & it will produce
pulses., gradually increase the input voltage from control desk (0-220v) and apply to high voltage
testing transformer and vary sphere gap with the help of MF switch on control desk & measure
impulse voltages at different sphere gaps. And The value of impulse voltage can be observed on
Impulse voltmeter installed on control desk.
Result:
We have generated the single stage impulses
At 1cm we generate 31.8KV
At 1.5cm We generate 44.1KV
High Voltage Lab
Department of Electrical Engineering
Short Report
Roll no 18EL 86
Experiment No # 14
Object t:
To generate HV impulse voltage using double stage impulse generator assembly.
Theoretical knowledge:
In this lab we Connect all the equipments of double stage impulse generator according to
schematic diagram than we Verify that all connections of double stage impulse generator are made
according to given diagram. And checked that all equipments are properly earthed. After that Close
all the entrance leading in HV lab, otherwise lab will not energize. Now energize the control panel
from main supply, the green light will indicate that the panel is energized. Turn the emergency
switch up and use interlock key, otherwise HV testing transformer will not energize. When
assembly is energized the red light will indicate danger inside the lab. Switch ON primary & then
secondary switches respectively this will energize HV testing transformer. The secondary of HV
testing transformer will give high voltage AC to impulse generator assembly & it will produce
pulses., gradually increase the input voltage from control desk (0-220v) and apply to high voltage
testing transformer and vary sphere gap with the help of MF switch on control desk & measure
impulse voltages at different sphere gaps. And The value of impulse voltage can be observed on
Impulse voltmeter installed on control desk.
Result:
We have generated the double stage impulses by using generator assembly
