System for Electric Diagnosis of Partial Discharges on High Voltage Equipment

The goal for the project is to develop reliable field methods for electrical detection of Partial Discharges (PD) for power system apparatus. The aim is to establish a universal PD-instrumentation platform for a wide application for diagnostic monitoring off various electrical apparatus and systems. These methods shall ensure both detection and location of various defects. One of the critical parts of the project is to develop reliable methods/procedures for noise rejection for field application. This a rea is a major limitation for field application of PD. This work will form the basis for industrialization of instrumentation that can be used both for inspection and for continuous measurements. In cooperation with SINTEF and possible national and inte rnational partners we will develop and verify a technical solution that fulfils operational requirements for an efficient and reliable field testing system. The new development will also be based on the long time application and R&D experience that SINTEF has in this field. The overall goal is to become the world market leader in the area of electrical detection of PD within 5 years. This three years project will be important and necessary to achieve this goal.