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http://dx.doi.org/10.5370/JEET.2014.9.2.670

Partial Discharge Ultrasonic Analysis for Generator Stator Windings

Yang, Yong-Ming (School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University)
Chen, Xue-Jun (Dept. of Electronic Engineering, Putian University)

Publication Information

Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology / v.9, no.2, 2014 , pp. 670-676 More about this Journal

Abstract

The objective of this research is to utilize the ultrasonic method to analyze the property of partial discharge (PD) which is generated by the winding of the insulation stator in the generator. Therefore, a PD measurement system is built based on ultrasonic and virtual instruments. Three types of PD models (internal PD model, surface PD model and slot PD model) have been constructed. With the analysis of these experimental results, this research has identified the ultrasonic signals of the discharges which were produced by three types of PD models. This analysis shows the different features among these PD types. Both the time domain and frequency domain of the ultrasonic signals are obviously different. In addition, an experiment based on a large rotating machine has been done to analyze ultrasonic noises. The result indicates that the ultrasonic noises can be wiped off by the filters and algorithms. The application of this system is convenient for the detection of early signs of insulation failure, which is an effective method for diagnosis of insulation faults.

Keywords

Partial discharge (PD); Ultrasonic; Stator windings; Insulation; Generator; Motor;

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