Study of DC partial discharge on dielectric surfaces: Mechanism, patterns and similarities to AC

This paper presents the investigation on surface discharge behavior of various dielectric samples under DC. It sequentially develops the knowledge base for the study and analysis of the partial discharge (PD) defect with the goal of PD defect identification under DC. In order to facilitate this, the material properties of the dielectric are...

Measurement of key dielectric properties for surface PD model under HVDC

The discharge over dielectric interfaces popularly known as surface discharge is a very common defect type that is associated with its respective discharge pattern under AC voltages. However, the same designs behave differently under DC voltages leading up to erratic PD behavior. To understand the process of surface discharge an equivalent...

Empirical analysis of partial discharge data and innovative visualization tools for defect identification under DC stress

This paper presents several approaches to the analysis of partial discharge (PD) data. Three common defects namely corona, surface and floating electrode are studied with the goal of defect identification under DC stress conditions. One of the major concerns with DC-PD testing, is its non-repetitive/erratic pulse pattern. This paper, however,...

Study of Corona Configurations under DC Conditions and Recommendations for an Identification Test Plan

Corona is one of the most common forms of partial discharge (PD) occurring in high voltage (HV) energy systems. The corona mechanism in air is not exclusive to the field of energy applications but has also been widely studied by physicists to theorize mechanisms of charge transfer during the different phases of gas discharge. The phases of the...

Physical interpretation of the floating electrode defect patterns under AC and DC stress conditions

Partial discharge is a prevalent phenomenon under high voltage (HV) where the discharge partially bridges the gap between two electrodes. At increasing voltage levels, physical dimensions and distances between the electrical parts become critical. Designing electrical components for such high voltages and planning of high voltage laboratories...