Simulation of PD RF propagation in MV bus bar chambers

Mijodrag Miljanovic, Martin Kearns, Brian G. Stewart

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Abstract

The monitoring of partial discharge (PD) in air-insulated medium voltage (MV) switchgear can reveal potential insulation failure. In particular, the application of non-intrusive methods such as radio frequency (RF) sensors may be employed to establish continuous PD level tracking. However, there is still clarification needed to understand the most effective placement of RF probes, especially along extended MV switchgear compartments. Therefore, the aim of the current work is to investigate PD RF signal propagation and signal energy sensitivity along three aligned arbitrary MV switchgear bus bar compartments. A particular model was created by applying finite element methods (FEM) and a grid of probes is created along the chamber structures. By using calculation methods and creating interpolation maps, the potential higher measurement sensitivity regions can be revealed for different PD source locations.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP)
PublisherIEEE
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)979-8-3503-3562-0
ISBN (Print)979-8-3503-3563-7
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2024
Event98th IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena - 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, United States
Duration: 15 Oct 202319 Oct 2023
https://ceidp.org/

Publication series

Name2023 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP)
PublisherIEEE
ISSN (Print)0084-9162
ISSN (Electronic)2576-2397

Conference

Conference98th IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena
Abbreviated titleIEEE CEIDP 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityEast Rutherford
Period15/10/2319/10/23
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Keywords

  • switchgear insulation
  • partial discharge
  • EM wave propagation
  • FEM
  • bus bar compartment

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