Partial Discharge Measurement and Analysis

  • Sivaji Chakravorti
  • Debangshu Dey
  • Biswendu Chatterjee
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Abstract

Partial Discharge (PD) is a common local defect of high voltage equipment, especially insulation system of transformers. PD in the insulation of electrical equipment is a sign of dielectric defects as well as a cause of further degradation of its insulation system, which may ultimately lead to failure of the apparatus. Therefore, early detection of PD sources may prevent failures and hence save revenue loss due to damage and/or interruption in service. This chapter describes various aspects of PD occurrence and the methodology to measure them. Moreover, discussions about the methods of analysis of PD data from conventional to modern approaches are included in this chapter.

Keywords

Partial Discharge Acoustic Sensor Apparent Charge High Voltage Equipment Partial Discharge Pulse 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Sivaji Chakravorti
    • 1
  • Debangshu Dey
    • 1
  • Biswendu Chatterjee
    • 1
  1. 1.Electrical Engineering DepartmentJadavpur UniversityKolkataIndia

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