Single-Sensor Based Acoustic Time Reversal Technique for Partial Discharge Localization in Power Transformer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viral B. Rathod ◽  
Ganesh B. Kumbhar ◽  
Bhavesh R. Bhalja
Keyword(s):  
Time Reversal ◽  
Power Transformer ◽  
Partial Discharge ◽  
Single Sensor

scholarly journals Partial Discharge Localization Using Time Reversal: Application to Power Transformers

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 1419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Karami ◽  
Mohammad Azadifar ◽  
Amirhossein Mostajabi ◽  
Marcos Rubinstein ◽  
Hossein Karami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Reversal ◽  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
Partial Discharge ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Power Transformers ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Single Sensor ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Waves

In this work, we present a novel technique to locate partial discharge (PD) sources based on the concept of time reversal. The localization of the PD sources is of interest for numerous applications, including the monitoring of power transformers, Gas Insulated Substations, electric motors, super capacitors, or any other device or system that can suffer from PDs. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first time that the concept of time reversal is applied to localize PD sources. Partial discharges emit both electromagnetic and acoustic waves. The proposed method can be used to localize PD sources using either electromagnetic or acoustic waves. As a proof of concept, we present only the results for the electromagnetic case. The proposed method consists of three general steps: (1) recording of the waves from the PD source(s) via proper sensor(s), (2) the time-reversal and back-propagation of the recorded signal(s) into the medium using numerical simulations, and (3) the localization of focal spots. We demonstrate that, unlike the conventional techniques based on the time difference of arrival, the proposed time reversal method can accurately localize PD sources using only one sensor. As a result, the proposed method is much more cost effective compared to existing techniques. The performance of the proposed method is tested considering practical scenarios in which none of the former developed methods can provide reasonable results. Moreover, the proposed method has the unique advantage of being able to locate multiple simultaneous PD sources and doing so with a single sensor. The efficiency of the method against the variation in the polarization of the PDs, their length, and against environmental noise is also investigated. Finally, the validity of the proposed procedure is tested against experimental observations.

scholarly journals Towards Precise Interpretation of Oil Transformers via Novel Combined Techniques Based on DGA and Partial Discharge Sensors

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 2223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayed A. Ward ◽  
Adel El-Faraskoury ◽  
Mohamed Badawi ◽  
Shimaa A. Ibrahim ◽  
Karar Mahmoud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Transformer ◽  
Partial Discharge ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Diagnostic Techniques ◽  
Gas Analysis ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Dissolved Gas ◽  
Electricity Transmission ◽  
Dissolved Gas Analysis ◽  
Precise Interpretation

Power transformers are considered important and expensive items in electrical power networks. In this regard, the early discovery of potential faults in transformers considering datasets collected from diverse sensors can guarantee the continuous operation of electrical systems. Indeed, the discontinuity of these transformers is expensive and can lead to excessive economic losses for the power utilities. Dissolved gas analysis (DGA), as well as partial discharge (PD) tests considering different intelligent sensors for the measurement process, are used as diagnostic techniques for detecting the oil insulation level. This paper includes two parts; the first part is about the integration among the diagnosis results of recognized dissolved gas analysis techniques, in this part, the proposed techniques are classified into four techniques. The integration between the different DGA techniques not only improves the oil fault condition monitoring but also overcomes the individual weakness, and this positive feature is proved by using 532 samples from the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC). The second part overview the experimental setup for (66/11.86 kV–40 MVA) power transformer which exists in the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), the first section in this part analyzes the dissolved gases concentricity for many samples, and the second section illustrates the measurement of PD particularly in this case study. The results demonstrate that precise interpretation of oil transformers can be provided to system operators, thanks to the combination of the most appropriate techniques.

Partial Discharge Detection Using Acoustic and Optical Methods in High Voltage Power Equipments: A Review

2013 ◽  
Vol 845 ◽  
pp. 283-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malik Abdul Razzaq Al Saedi ◽  
Mohd Muhridza Yaacob
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
High Voltage ◽  
Power Transformer ◽  
Partial Discharge ◽  
Optical Detection ◽  
Detection Threshold ◽  
Optical Methods ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Detection Techniques ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

There is a high risk of insulation system dielectric instability when partial discharge (PD) occurs. Therefore, measurement and monitoring of PD is an important preventive tool to safeguard high-voltage equipment from wanton damage. PD can be detected using optical method to increase the detection threshold and to improve the performance of on-line measurement of PD in noise environment. The PD emitted energy as acoustic emission. We can use this emitted energy to detect PD signal. The best method to detect PD in power transformer is by using acoustic emission. Optical sensor has some advantages such as; high sensitivity, more accuracy small size. Furthermore, in on-site measurements and laboratory experiments, it isoptical methodthat gives very moderate signal attenuations. This paper reviews the available PD detection methods (involving high voltage equipment) such as; acoustic detection and optical detection. The advantages and disadvantages of each method have been explored and compared. The review suggests that optical detection techniques provide many advantages from the consideration of accuracy and suitability for the applications when compared to other techniques.

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