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HVE Sample Questions

The document contains a list of sample questions related to high voltage generation and measurement techniques, including topics such as rectifier circuits, Van de Graaff generators, Cockcroft-Walton voltage multipliers, and electrostatic voltmeters. It also addresses the principles of operation, advantages, and limitations of various high voltage devices and measurement methods. Additionally, the document includes questions on specific calculations and circuit configurations for high voltage applications.

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HVE Sample Questions

The document contains a list of sample questions related to high voltage generation and measurement techniques, including topics such as rectifier circuits, Van de Graaff generators, Cockcroft-Walton voltage multipliers, and electrostatic voltmeters. It also addresses the principles of operation, advantages, and limitations of various high voltage devices and measurement methods. Additionally, the document includes questions on specific calculations and circuit configurations for high voltage applications.

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Sample Questions

1.​ Define ripple and ripple factor with its mathematical expressions.
2.​ Explain the generation of high voltage DC voltage using rectifier circuit
3.​ Explain with diagrams, different types of rectifier circuits for producing high voltage de voltages.
4.​ What is the principle of operation of a resonant transformer? How is it advantageous over the
cascade connected transformers?
5.​ Using the first principles, explain the operation of a Van de Graff generator.
6.​ Describe with a neat diagram, working of simple voltage doubler circuit and its waveforms.
7.​ Explain half wave and full wave rectifier circuits for high voltage generation.
8.​ Explain Van de-Graaff generator along with its principle of operation.
9.​ Draw circuit configuration of a 3 stage Cockcroft-Walton voltage multiplier with labelling.
10.​ Deduce the expression for ripple voltage and voltage regulation in a Cockcroft Walton voltage
multiplier circuit.
11.​ Determine the % ripple voltage of a 8 stage cockroft Walton voltage multiplier circuit having a
stage capacitance of 0.05micro F. The supply voltage is 125kV at a frequency of 150Hz and a
load current of 1.5 mA. Also find the optimum number of stages and maximum output voltage.
12.​ Why is a Cockcroft-Walton circuit preferred for voltage multiplier circuits? Explain its working
with a schematic diagram.
13.​ Describe the principle of operation, application and limitations of a Van de Graf generator.
14.​ With the help of a neat sketch, explain the operation of Cockroft-Walton multiplier circuit under
loaded and unloaded conditions.
15.​ Explain the working and construction of an electrostatic voltmeter for very high voltages.
16.​ Explain the method of measurement of very high voltages using sphere gaps. Mention its merits
and demerits.
17.​ Why capacitance voltage dividers are preferred for high AC voltage measurements?
18.​ State the different factors affecting the spark over voltage of Sphere Gaps.
19.​ Explain the peak voltage measurement using sphere gaps.
20.​ Draw and explain the Partial Discharge Equivalent Circuit.
21.​ Explain the procedure of impulse testing on HV transformer. What is the procedure adopted for
locating the failure.

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