Course Contents
This lecture covers the basic designs of high voltage substations as well as the design and working principles of high voltage switchgear:
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[*]Switching processes and stresses induced by switching
[*]Arc behaviour in air, SF6 and vacuum
[*]Types of switchgear: earthing switches, disconnectors and circuit breakers
[*]Design and working principles of earthing switches and disconnectors in air and SF6
[*]Design and working principles of circuit breakers: vacuum breakers, pressured air and SF6 breakers (thermal blast and self-blast chambers)
[*]Stresses on earthing switches and disconnectors in the event of short circuit
[*]Testing of switchgear
[*]Reliability of switchgear
[*]Future developments: Intelligent control of switchgear, static switches, superconducting switchgear
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Literature
A script of the lecture (in German) and the lecture slides will be provided.

Preconditions
Prior attendance of the lectures High Voltage Technology I and II is recommended.
The course will be held in german language.

Additional Information
[url]http://www.hst.tu-darmstadt.de/index.php?id=30[/url]

Semester: Verão 2023