Detection Method of Partial Discharge on Transformer and Gas-Insulated Switchgear: A Review
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Abstract
The detection of partial discharge (PD) activities in high-voltage equipment can be conducted according to several mechanisms of signal detection, including electromagnetic wave signal detection, acoustic signal detection, chemical reactions, electrical signal detection, and optical emission detection. Recently, multiple methods of detection and localization of partial discharge activities, which occurred in power transformers and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), have been proposed to monitor the health condition of high-voltage equipment, especially when the awareness regarding preventive maintenance has been emphasized at the industrial level and among electrical providers. In aligning the needs of the industrial sector and the improvement of PD-detection methods, this manuscript focuses on reviewing the current practice methods for the detection and localization of PD signals in high-voltage equipment, comparing their efficacy, and summarizing the future direction of research work-related methods of PD detection. The comparative reviews are discussed in terms of the mechanism of PD signal detection, indication parameters, calibration techniques, and the advantages and limitations of each method of PD measurement in detail.
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OpenAlex topics: High voltage insulation and dielectric phenomena · Power Transformer Diagnostics and Insulation · Electrical Fault Detection and Protection
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Affiliations
Department of Communication Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
Wireless Communication Centre, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
Institute of High Voltage & High Current, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
Advanced RF & Microwave Research Group (ARFMRG), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
Faculty of Electronic Engineering & Technology, UniMAP Pauh Putra Main Campus, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia
Faculty of Engineering Technology, Pagoh Higher Education Hub, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Pagoh 84600, Johor, Malaysia
Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Persiaran Multimedia, Cyberjaya 63100, Selangor, Malaysia
Funding
Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICOE), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, Wireless Communication Centre (WCC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) · UTM Encouragement Research grant · UTMShine Batch 6 grant
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