Quantitative Analysis of Surface Partial Discharges through Radio Frequency and Ultraviolet Signal Measurements

Michał Kozioł (), Łukasz Nagi, Tomasz Boczar () and Zbigniew Nadolny
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Michał Kozioł: Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Łukasz Nagi: Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Tomasz Boczar: Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Zbigniew Nadolny: Institute of Electrical Power Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznań, Poland

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 9, 1-15

Abstract: In high voltage insulation systems, dielectric materials may be exposed to partial discharges (PD), which can lead to equipment failures and safety hazards. Therefore, it is crucial to detect and characterize PD activity on the surface of insulation systems. Techniques such as radio frequency signal analysis and ultraviolet radiation emission detection are commonly used for this purpose. In this research study, an analysis was conducted on the signals emitted by surface PD in the radio frequency and ultraviolet radiation emission ranges. The goal was to indicate possible directions for further basic research aimed at building a knowledge base and improving measurement methods. The analysis confirmed that radio frequency and ultraviolet signal analysis can provide important information about the activity and location of PD on the surface, including the intensity and nature of PD. The experimental investigation presented in this paper provides valuable insights into the potential for using radio frequency and ultraviolet signals to enhance diagnostic techniques for monitoring the condition of insulation systems in high-voltage equipment.

Keywords: surface partial discharges; radio frequency analysis; ultraviolet signals; camera UV (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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