Optical high voltage breakdown prediction using thermal lensing effect in transformer oil

Robin Struebig, Ivan Glesk

Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

78 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

We describe an optical system to monitor microscopic pre-breakdown events in liquid insulation. The system has successfully demonstrated its ability to predict high voltage breakdown in transformer oil. A simple theory based on a thermal lens build up between electrodes as a result of applied voltage is presented to explain the system operation and obtained measured results.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 7 Apr 2016
EventInternational Conference on Renewable Energies (ICREPQ 2016) - Universidad Pontificia de Comillas , Madrid, Spain
Duration: 4 May 20166 May 2016

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Renewable Energies (ICREPQ 2016)
Country/TerritorySpain
CityMadrid
Period4/05/166/05/16

Keywords

  • breakdown prediction
  • liquid insulator
  • high voltage
  • oil movement
  • laser measurements

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Optical high voltage breakdown prediction using thermal lensing effect in transformer oil'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this