Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

Publication Date

5-25-1964

Abstract

There are at present several conventional techniques and systems to measure the peak amplitude of high-voltage pulses. Three of the prin­cipal techniques are:

1. Potential dividers in conjunction with some type of low-voltage recording system.

2. High-voltage oscilloscopes with low sensitivity.

3. Sphere gaps with predetermined breakover voltages.

Potential dividers of many types have been developed. These include resistive voltage dividers, capacitive voltage dividers, and combination resistive and capacitive dividers. The different designs have usually been developed to eliminate some error in measurement. Different types of resistive windings have been designed to minimize self-inductance. Shields have been designed to reduce stray capacity and to shape the potential field around the divider. Combination dividers have been developed to extend the range of frequency response. The low-voltage output of these types of dividers is usually recorded and measured by use of an oscilloscope or oscillograph, although other types of recording and measurement are available, such as tape recorders and low-voltage, peak-reading voltmeters.

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Degree Name

Electrical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

Ahmed Erteza

Second Committee Member

Ruben David Kelly

Third Committee Member

Wayne Willis Grannemann

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