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High Voltage Technology

Hochspannungstechnik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Klaus Fröhlich
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:57:27

Objective

High voltages and /or high electrical field stresses are present in many fields of electrical engineering. Therefore it is the goal of this lecture to make the students familiar with the basic problems which are connected to high field stresses and application of high voltages. The connection between theoretical considerations and practical application should become clear.

Content

Basic phenomena connected to gaseous, fluid and solid dielectrica. Dielectric breakdown mechanisms. Dimensioning of high voltage components by employment of theoretical considerations and computer modelling tools (small project). Sources of overvoltages (switching and lightning). Overvoltage protection. Investigation of dielectric stresses by computer modelling (small project). Insulation co-ordination.

Resources

Lecture Notes

M. Beyer, W. Boeck, K. Möller, W. Zaengl: Hochspannungstechnik, Springer-Verlag, 1986; A. Küchler: Hochspannungstechnik, VDI Verlag, 1996, Additional scripts.

Literature

div. Lehrbücher

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Hochspannungstechnik
  • Mon 09:15-13:00 (ETZ E 7)
4 h weekly

Offered In