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HIGH VOLTAGE TECHNOLOGY

Dielectric and Breakdown phenomenon, Electric Breakdown in gases. Corona discharge,
surface breakdown of insulation. Operation and measurement of high voltage, impulse
generators. High voltage cables, interference phenomenon, High voltage cables and
transmission line testing, EHV-AC/DC transmission insulation of transmission lines, insulation
coordination, voltage drop around insulators. Pollution effects on insulators.

Practical based on above theory

Books Recommended
1. Dr. Abdullah, High Voltage.
2. Alston, High Voltage Technology