Training on High Voltage Engineering for Electrical Engineers

Pertecnica Engineering offers a specialized course on High Voltage Engineering, designed for electrical and EEE professionals working in power utilities, transmission systems, testing laboratories, switchgear manufacturing, protection systems, and industrial power distribution.
The course focuses on insulation systems, high-voltage testing, equipment design, safety, breakdown mechanisms, reliability, and advanced diagnostics, with hands-on skill assessment, training, and certification.

Topics Covered

1. Fundamentals of High Voltage Systems

  • AC, DC, switching, and impulse voltages

  • Electric field stress, insulation behavior, dielectric losses

  • Breakdown mechanisms: gas, liquid, and solid insulation

  • High voltage safety codes and insulation coordination

  • International standards: IEC, IEEE, IS standards

2. High Voltage Generation & Testing Techniques

  • Generation of HVAC, HVDC, and impulse voltages

  • Cascade transformers, rectifier stacks, capacitors

  • Surge arresters, impulse generators, Marx circuits

  • Partial discharge measurement techniques

  • Routine and type testing of HV equipment

3. Insulation Materials and Design

  • Solid insulation (epoxy, XLPE, resin systems)

  • Liquid insulation (transformer oils, ester fluids)

  • Gas insulation (SF6, alternatives like g³)

  • Insulation aging, contamination, thermal stress

  • Insulation coordination for substations & utilities

4. High Voltage Equipment Engineering

  • Transformers, switchgear, CTs/PTs, GIS, reactors

  • Power cables, surge protection devices

  • Transmission line insulators and corona behavior

  • Outdoor vs. indoor insulation design considerations

  • Condition monitoring and health assessment

5. Diagnostics, Maintenance & Reliability

  • Transformer oil testing and DGA interpretation

  • Cable fault location and sheath testing

  • Corona detection, UV cameras, PD analyzers

  • Thermography, insulation recovery, dielectric testing

  • Maintenance standards and reliability improvement planning

6. High Voltage Safety, Earthing & Risk Management

  • Safety clearance, grounding, step & touch potentials

  • Substation earthing, grid resistance testing

  • Insulation failure analysis and risk mitigation

  • Arc flash hazards, live-line maintenance rules

  • Documentation, safety audits, and compliance

Skill Assessment, Training, and Certification

Skill Assessment

Before training, engineers undergo a skill assessment to evaluate:

  • Knowledge of insulation physics and HV testing

  • Understanding of transformers, switchgear, and cables

  • Awareness of safety practices and electrical hazards

  • Ability to analyze breakdown, corona, or PD data

The assessment identifies your strengths and the topics where you need focused training.

Training

Engineers needing improvement receive skill-gap training, featuring:

  • Demonstration of HV test setups

  • Industrial case studies on insulation failure

  • Diagnostic data interpretation and report preparation

  • Testing and commissioning procedures

  • Reliability enhancement through preventative maintenance

Training uses real industry examples from utilities, testing labs, and manufacturing plants.

Certification & Project Experience

After the training:

  • Certification is awarded by Pertecnica Engineering

  • Project experience certificate is provided

  • Projects include transformer diagnostics, cable testing design, GIS reliability studies, or HV safety documentation.

Certification helps engineers build credibility and opens opportunities in core power sectors.

Who Should Join?

  • Diploma/B.Tech/BE in Electrical, EEE, E&I

  • Engineers in utilities, substations, transformer testing

  • Professionals in switchgear and cable manufacturing

  • Engineers preparing for testing, commissioning, and reliability roles

  • Anyone needing certification for high-voltage-related jobs

Career Opportunities After Training

  • High Voltage Test Engineer

  • Transformer/ Switchgear Testing Engineer

  • Substation Commissioning Engineer

  • Cable Diagnostics Engineer

  • Power System Reliability Engineer

  • HV Design & Insulation Engineer

How to Join

To receive the syllabus, fee details, and batch schedules, choose your preferred mode:

  • Classroom Training

  • Online Training

  • Weekend Fast-Track