Genetic algorithm in location identification of AEPD source: Some aspects

Using the experimental data obtained from an Acoustic Emission Partial Discharge (AEPD) system, efforts are made to locate the source of Partial discharge (PD) with a transformer tank. The AEPD data with 8 sensors (available in the literature) is numerically experimented with a Genetic Algorithm, although minimum of 4 sensors only are necessary for identifying the location. With eight sensors, four sensors considered at a time, form 70 (⁸C₄) combination of sensors. The effect, implication and usage of superfluous sensor data in identifying the location with GA is analyzed and reported. Results are compared with Newton´s method.