Module Title HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING

Code TECP3792
NQF Level 7
Contact Hours 3L + 2T or 1PS/Week
NQF Credits 12
Assessment Continuous 50% (assignments, 2 Tests), Examination 50% (1 x 3 hour paper)
Co-requisite(s) TECE3731 Fundamentals of Power Systems
Content: Fields: Field Concepts, electrostatic and magnetic fields. Conduction and Breakdown:
Conduction and breakdown processes in gases, liquids and solids. Generation of High Voltages and
Currents: HVDC, HVAC, Impulse Voltages and Currents. Measurement and Testing of HV and High
Currents: Measurement of High DC, High AC and Impulse Voltages, Measurement of High DC, AC and
Impulse Currents. Overvoltage and Insulation Coordination: Overvoltages and their causes, principles
of insulation.
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the generation of HV and high currents.
2. Describe HV and high current measurement methods.
3. Conduct selected HV and high current measurements.
4. Describe the standard HV tests, and design the test generator circuits for ac, dc and impulse voltages
(and currents).
5. Demonstrate an understanding of overvoltage; types and causes where necessary

Contribution to Exit Level Outcome:

2. Application of Scientific and Engineering Knowledge (Course Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5)
3. Engineering Design (Course Outcomes 4)