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Partial discharge
About: Partial discharge is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 13997 publications have been published within this topic receiving 102058 citations. The topic is also known as: PD.
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TL;DR: The design and testing of a 10-kV SiC mosfet power module that switches at a record 250 V/ns without compromising the signal and ground integrity due to an integrated screen reduces the common-mode current by ten times and increases the partial discharge inception voltage by more than 50%.
Abstract: The advancement of silicon carbide (SiC) power devices with voltage ratings exceeding 10 kV is expected to revolutionize medium- and high-voltage systems. However, present power module packages are limiting the performance of these unique switches. The objective of this research is to push the boundaries of high-density, high-speed, 10-kV power module packaging. The proposed package addresses the well-known electromagnetic and thermal challenges, as well as the prominent electrostatic and electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues associated with high-speed, 10-kV devices. The high-speed switching and high voltage rating of these devices causes significant EMI and high electric fields. Existing power module packages are unable to address these challenges, resulting in detrimental EMI and partial discharge that limit the converter operation. This article presents the design and testing of a 10-kV SiC mosfet power module that switches at a record 250 V/ns without compromising the signal and ground integrity due to an integrated screen reduces the common-mode current by ten times. This screen connection simultaneously increases the partial discharge inception voltage by more than 50%. With the integrated cooling system, the power module prototype achieves a power density of 4 W/mm3.
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TL;DR: In this article, a high voltage power supply PWM has been built in order to test, offline, electric stators in conditions as close as possible to real electrical conditions and on-line PD measurements have also been successfully carried out, in an engine test bench used to test and control electric vehicle (EV) powertrain.
Abstract: This paper deals with Partial Discharge (PD) detection in Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) inverter fed electric motors. The aim of this work is to detect PD activity in random wound motors, which is the main cause for premature breakdown of insulation system. Detection is performed thanks to a non-intrusive electromagnetic sensor. A high voltage power supply PWM has been built in order to test, offline, electric stators in conditions as close as possible to real electrical conditions. Then, on-line PD measurements have also been successfully carried out, in an engine test bench used to test and control electric vehicle (EV) powertrain.
69 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a correlation of the visual images of corona obtained from a camera with discharge magnitude measured with conventional partial discharge equipment is established, which can be used along with the corona degradation characteristics of housing materials to identify discharge patterns that can pose problems to the integrity of the insulator.
Abstract: This paper attempts to establish a correlation of the visual images of corona obtained from a camera with discharge magnitude measured with conventional partial discharge equipment. A linear relationship is shown between the transformed image parameters and the discharge magnitude, thereby providing a means for quantifying corona observations made during routine maintenance inspections, of insulators from ground. Different insulator designs using silicone rubber (SIR) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) housings were examined. The effect of fog has been examined by performing experiments inside a fog chamber. It is shown that this information can be used along with the corona degradation characteristics of housing materials to identify discharge patterns that can pose problems to the integrity of the insulator.
68 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a Zener diode is used to simulate the corona drop and the buffer dielectric plays a major role in controlling the voltage and the air gap.
Abstract: Electrical characterization is based on a display of voltage and charge which appears as a simple parallelogram. The area is a measure of energy input per cycle and is independent of voltage waveform but very dependent on the maximum voltage. A useful model for such corona discharges employs a Zener diode to simulate the corona drop. The buffer dielectric plays a major roll in controlling the corona power, and the air gap importance depends on the electrode system employed. Proper interpretation of the voltage-charge traces provides insight as to the corona performance and serves as a diagnostic procedure for obtaining optimum performance.
68 citations
01 Jan 2001
TL;DR: In this article, a new type of spectroscopythat was proposed for PD diagnostics with variable frequency of applied voltage in the frequency range 1mHz - 400 Hz.
Abstract: This thesis concerns partial discharge (PD) diagnostics withvariable frequency of applied voltage in the frequency range 1mHz - 400 Hz. The exploration of a new type of spectroscopythat combines pa ...
68 citations