Introduction
Aerospace Cables & Connectors
Insulation Systems For Electrical Machines & Power Electronics
High Voltage / High Current Test Techniques & Lifetime Analysis
Introduction
- What is high voltage?
- High voltage failure mechanisms.
- Breakdown of gaseous insulation & Paschen’s curve.
- Breakdown of solid insulation.
- Partial discharge.
- Tracking.
- Human safety.
Aerospace Cables & Connectors
- Typical aerospace cable design.
- Cable insulation thicknesses.
- Cable selection for high voltage / high frequency systems.
- Connector design / selection.
Insulation Systems For Electrical Machines & Power Electronics
- Vulnerability of electrical machines / generators to partial discharge.
- Design according to relevant standards (such as IEC 60034-18-41).
- Test techniques for electrical machines.
- Areas of vulnerability in power electronic systems.
- Failure modes and testing of power. modules.
- Printed circuit board design.
High Voltage / High Current Test Techniques & Lifetime Analysis
- Basic diagnostic tests.
- Breakdown voltage testing.
- Partial discharge testing (off-line and on-line).
- Creepage testing.
- Endurance testing.
- IEC 60505 & lifetime evaluation.
- Insulation health monitoring.