High Voltage Systems

This course will give an introduction into the technology and materials, which uses in high voltage installations.

- Dimensioning criteria for high voltage insulation
- Electric field strength in various configurations
- Material technology
- Insulation technology
- Overvoltages caused by lightning
- Overvoltages due to circuit breaker operations
- Economy in the grid
- Switches / circuit breakers
- HVDC
- Installation technology
- Environmental impact
- Testing
- Regulations and Standards

The candidate knows about
- properties of conducting materials
- properties of insulating materials
- environmental impact of materials in high voltage installations
- regulations for high voltage installations

The candidate can
- perform calculation related to economics in electric power systems
- calculate the magnetic field close to electric power lines

The candidate understands
- the functional principle av HVDC-systems

The candidate will be able to participate in constructive technical discussions within his subject area.

Lectures, laboratory work, theoretical exercises and field trips