Identifying harmonic attributes from online partial discharge data

Victoria M. Catterson, Sanjay Bahadoorsingh, Susan Rudd, Stephen D J McArthur, Simon M. Rowland

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    Abstract

    Partial discharge (PD) monitoring is a key method of tracking fault progression and degradation of insulation systems. Recent research discovered that the harmonic regime experienced by the plant also affects the PD pattern, questioning the conclusions about equipment health drawn from PD data. This paper presents the design and creation of an online system for harmonic circumstance monitoring of distribution cables, using only PD data. Based on machine learning techniques, the system can assess the prevalence of the 5th and 7th harmonic orders over the monitoring period. This information is key for asset managers to draw correct conclusions about the remaining life of polymeric cable insulation, and prevent overestimation of the degradation trend. © 2011 IEEE.
    Original languageEnglish
    Article number5738708
    Pages (from-to)1811-1819
    Number of pages8
    JournalIEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
    Volume26
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 2011

    Keywords

    • Dielectric breakdown
    • epoxy resin insulation
    • monitoring
    • partial discharge (PD)
    • power quality (PQ)
    • power system harmonics

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