Title :
Partial discharge measurement and interpretation
Author :
Nattrass, David A.
Abstract :
An overview is given of partial discharge patterns, their evaluation, and determination of their origin. Some brief comparisons of test equipment considered to be of general interest are made. The intent is to assist practitioners in the interpretation of results as well as in the accurate discrimination between true partial discharges within an insulating structure and other unwanted conduction or radiation-induced interference signals.<>
Keywords :
charge measurement; insulation testing; partial discharges; reviews; insulating structure; overview; partial discharge measurement; partial discharge patterns; test equipment; Bandwidth; Bridge circuits; Displays; Frequency; Insulation; Interference suppression; Partial discharge measurement; Partial discharges; Test equipment; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE