Partial discharge. XVI. Ultrasonic sensing of PD within large capacitors

Author

Harrold, Ron

Volume

9

Issue

3

fYear

1993

Firstpage

21

Lastpage

28

Abstract

For pt.XV see ibid., vol.8, no.6, p.37 et seq. (1993). High-voltage capacitor technology is reviewed, and the characteristics of partial discharges (PDs) in these capacitors, the PD´s ultrasonic signatures, and the effects of acoustic attenuation within capacitor windings are discussed. This discussion forms the basis for an analysis of ultrasonic instrument design as related to PD detection in capacitors. The calibration and verification of proper operation required of all PD measuring systems are described. Some data from acoustic PD measurements of field-installed capacitors are presented.<>

Keywords

electron device testing; partial discharges; power capacitors; ultrasonic applications; ultrasonic equipment; HV capacitors; PD detection; PD measuring systems; acoustic attenuation; calibration; capacitor windings; field-installed capacitors; partial discharges; ultrasonic instrument design; ultrasonic signatures; Acoustic signal detection; Acoustic testing; Capacitance; Capacitors; Electric variables measurement; Laboratories; Partial discharges; Production facilities; Ultrasonic variables measurement; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0883-7554

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/57.216784

Filename

216784