Peak Reading AC Voltmeter

Peak Reading AC Voltmeter In some cases peak valve of an ac wave from is more important. (necessary to obtain maximum dielectric strength of insulating solids etc.) When waveform is not sinusoidal RMS valve of the voltage multiplied by √2 is not correct. Hence separate peak valve instrument is needed. Series Capacitor Peak Voltmeter : When … Read more

Measurements of High Value DC and AC Currents

Measurements of High Value D.C. and A.C. Currents Reasons for High Current Short circuit Lightning discharge Switching transients surge currents Where high current measurement is required ? For conducting temperature rise, heat run test on power equipment like conductors, cables, circuit breakers Short circuit current measurements. Methods of Measuring High Currents (Devices used in High … Read more

Resistive Shunts

Resistive Shunts There are various types of resistive shunts used in “Impulse current measurements”. Such shunts are : Low ohmic resistive shunt Bifilar flat-strip type resistive shunt Co-axial Tubular / Park shunt Co-axial squirrel cage type resistive shunt Characteristics of such shunts and their limitations Low ohmio resistive shunt : Large dimentions and hence it … Read more

Potential Divider

Potential Divider Across Low resistances arm R2 electrostatic voltmeter or high impedance voltmeter is connected. Low resistances arm R2 and potential divider are connected as shown in the Figure. Due to sudden changes in voltage caused by Switching operations Flash over of test voltage Short circuit flash over or damage may occur divider elements. This is due … Read more

Impulse Current Generator

Impulse Current Generator Protective gear like surge diverters have to discharge the lightning circuits without damage. Figure A Therefore, generation of impulse current waveforms of high magnitude (100 KA peak) find application in test work as well as basic research on non-linear resistors, electric arc studies, and studies relating to electric plasmas in high current … Read more

Generation of Impulse Voltages

Generation of Impulse Voltages  Transient overvoltages due to lightning and switching surges cause steep build-up of voltage on transmission lines and other electrical apparatus .  It is therefore necessary to generate these kind of transient overvoltages in laboratories so as to check our protective systems. These transient overvoltages are of impulse type. Impulse voltage is … Read more