Investigation of partial discharge propagation in cross-bonded HV cable systems

Bojie Sheng, Chengke Zhou, Donald M Hepburn, Xiang Dong, Wenjun Zhou, Janhui Yu

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Abstract

In order to address the detection and localization of partial discharge (PD) in cross-bonded (CB) high voltage (HV) cables, this paper investigates the characteristics of PD propagation in CB HV cables. On-line PD detection and location in power cables has been a research topic for many years. The issue has not been solved due to surrounding interference and complicated propagation modes in cable joints. It becomes even more complex with CB cables. The main challenge to PD monitoring of CB cables is as a result of the interconnectedness of the sheaths of the three single phase cables. The cross-bonding of the sheaths makes it difficult to localize which of the three phases a PD signal has emanated from. Co-axial cables are used to connect cable sheaths to cable link boxes, for ease of installation and protection against moisture. A second challenge is, therefore, the coupling characteristic when a PD pulse propagates in HV cable joints and the co-axial cables, making PD detection and localization more complex. The paper presents experimental investigations into PD pulse coupling characteristic between the cable center conductor and the sheath and the behavior of PD pulse propagation in CB HV cables, which can be used for PD localization in CB HV cable system.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 Electrical Insulation Conference
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 32nd Electrical Insulation Conference
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ.
PublisherIEEE
Pages19-23
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781479927876
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event2014 Electrical Insulation Conference - Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, Philadelphia, United States
Duration: 8 Jun 201411 Jun 2015

Conference

Conference2014 Electrical Insulation Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Period8/06/1411/06/15

Keywords

  • partial discharge
  • cable
  • cross-bonded
  • coupling characteristic
  • on-line monitoring
  • PD localization

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