High Voltage Engineering Lab

High Voltage Engineering Laboratory – Bridging Theory and Practice in Power Systems

The High Voltage Engineering Laboratory serves as a pivotal facility for bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications in the domain of electrical power systems. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the significance of high voltage in modern electrical engineering, while offering hands-on experience with advanced industrial testing methodologies. The laboratory is designed to facilitate in-depth exploration of high voltage generation, precise measurement techniques, and the testing of electrical apparatus and insulation systems under controlled conditions.

Major Equipment & Facilities:

• 60 kV Oil Testing Kit – for assessing the dielectric strength of insulating oil


• 100 kV Capacitor Divider – for precise high voltage measurement and calibration


• 100 kV AC/DC Set with Rod Gap Arresters – for controlled high voltage generation and overvoltage protection studies


• Low Voltage Surge Tester – for identifying insulation faults in winding systems


• Automatic High Voltage Capacitance Measurement Kit – for evaluating capacitance and dielectric properties


• Digital Earth Resistance Tester – for ground resistance measurement to ensure electrical safety


• High Voltage Solid Insulation Tester – for mechanical and dielectric integrity assessment of solid insulation materials


• Clamp Meter – for current measurement without circuit interruption


• High Voltage Probe Insulation Tester – for safe voltage measurement in high potential circuits


• High Voltage Impulse Generator – 300 kV, 300 kJ

Beyond academic experiments, the facility supports industry-aligned training programs, enabling students to gain competencies relevant to high voltage equipment testing, insulation coordination, and safety compliance. The laboratory also emphasizes adherence to international standards in high voltage testing and fosters research initiatives in insulation design, fault diagnostics, and overvoltage protection strategies.