Impact of DC Voltage Enhancement on Partial Discharges in Medium Voltage Cables
An Empirical Study with Defects at Semicon-Dielectric Interface
Aditya Shekhar (TU Delft - DC systems, Energy conversion & Storage, The University of Texas at Austin)
Xianyong Feng (The University of Texas at Austin)
Angelo Gattozzi (The University of Texas at Austin)
Robert E. Hebner (The University of Texas at Austin)
Douglas Wardell (The University of Texas at Austin)
Shannon Strank (The University of Texas at Austin)
A. R. Mor (TU Delft - DC systems, Energy conversion & Storage)
Laura Ramirez Elizondo (TU Delft - DC systems, Energy conversion & Storage)
Pavol Bauer (TU Delft - DC systems, Energy conversion & Storage)
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Abstract
A scientific consensus is emerging on the benefits of direct current (DC) distribution in medium voltage (MV) power systems of ships and cities. At least 50% space savings and increased power transfer capacity are estimated with enhanced voltage DC operation of electric cables. The goal of this research is to contribute to developing the empirical knowledge on the insulation performance in order to validate the feasibility of such anticipated gains of DC versus alternating current (AC), and to determine the comparative impact of different operational conditions from a component engineering point of view. The partial discharge (PD) activity in cables is measured under AC and DC conditions as an indicator of insulation performance. Specifically, PDs in defects at the semicon-insulation interface are studied in terms of inception voltage, repetition rate and discharge magnitude. Empirical understanding is drawn for operating voltage and frequency dependence of the discharge behavior in such voids in the range of 10 to 20 kV and 0 to 0.1 Hz, respectively. The change in PD activity with void evolution post temperature-induced ageing process is explored
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