High Voltage Division(HVD)

The High Voltage Division comprises of the following laboratories for providing services on dielectric testing of all major High Voltage electrical equipment and Consultancy services on Earthing Studies.

1. Impulse & Power Frequency Test Laboratory

2. Impulse Current Test Laboratory

3. Artificial Pollution Test Laboratory

4. Consultancy Studies on Pollution mapping and Earthing Studies

5. Research Capabilities/Expertise

The division undertakes quality assurance tests as per National standards like IS and International standards like BS, IEC, IEEE, CSA, NEMA etc. The laboratory has NABL and ASTA accreditation and serves for Indian customers & customers from abroad.

  • consultancy projects

    Pollution Studies

    • This division has the expertise to carry out Pollution Mapping Studies (ESDD & NSDD) for Transmission and Traction lines at site.

    Grounding System Studies

    • This division has the facilities and expertise to carry out grounding studies for various agencies including Generating Stations, EHV Substations and industries. 

    Types of studies carried out :

    • Earth Mat Design for industries, switchyard/Generating Stations.

    • Soil Resistivity measurement at site

    • Earth Resistance measurement at site

    • Adequacy check of Grounding System

    • Step and Touch Potential Measurement at site

Department Contact Details

Prabhakar C, 
Joint Director / HOD
High Voltage Division
Ph: + 91-80-2207 2377(Off.)
Mob: +91 9845152154
E-Mail : prabhakar[at]cpri[dot]in / 
hvl[at]cpri[dot]in