Distortion of Travelling Waves

Attenuation and  Distortion of Travelling Waves: As a Travelling Waves moves along a line, it suffers both attenuation and distortion. The decrease in the magnitude of the wave as it…

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Multiple Shield Enclosures

Impulse measurements using Multiple Shield Enclosures and Signal Cable: Multiple Shield Enclosures - It is essential that leads, layout, and connections from the signal sources to the CRO are to be…

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Cascade Transformer Connection

Cascade Transformer Connection: Figure 6.10 shows the Cascade Transformer Connection units in which the first transformer is at the ground potential along with its tank. The second transformer is kept…

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Uniform Field Electrode Gaps

Uniform Field Electrode Gaps: Sphere gaps, although widely used for voltage measurements, have only limited range with Uniform Field Electrode Gaps. Hence, it is not possible to ensure that the…

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Peak Reading AC Voltmeter Circuit

Peak Reading AC Voltmeter Circuit: Peak Reading AC Voltmeter Circuit : When a capacitor is connected to a sinusoidal voltage source, the charging current where V is the rms value…

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Generating Voltmeter Principle and Construction

Generating Voltmeter Principle and Construction: High voltage measuring devices employ generating principle when source loading is prohibited (as with Van de Graaff generators, etc.) or when direct connection to the…

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Generation of Switching Surges

Generation of Switching Surges: Nowadays in extra high voltage transmission lines and power systems, switching surges is an important factor that affects the design of insulation. All transmission lines rated…

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