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Measuring Partial Discharge

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Course summary

A one-day course from the pioneers of Partial Discharge (PD) technology, covering PD theory, PD detection instruments and PD measuring techniques. Detecting and measuring Partial Discharge activity gives a unique insight into the condition of MV and HV assets without the need for expensive shutdowns or invasive testing.

EA Technology pioneered PD theory and has developed an award-winning range of PD detection instruments and condition assessment techniques that help you achieve greater network reliability and prolong asset life, while at the same time greatly enhancing operator safety.

The course will introduce you to PD theory and the instruments used to measure PD in a range of equipment while explaining how to analyse and interpret the data you collect in greater detail.

Course itinerary

Introduction and Partial Discharge Theory

  • Introduction to EA Technology
  • Why use condition monitoring?
  • Introduction to Partial Discharge (PD) – what is PD?
  • Partial Discharge theory
  • Types of PD, causes of PD and preventing PD

PD Detection methods and PD Instruments

  • Non-intrusive PD Detection methods – TEV, Ultrasonic, HFCT and UHF
  • PD Instrument Range
  • Features of UltraTEV Plus²
  • TEV measurement with UltraTEV Plus²
  • Ultrasonic measurements using UltraTEV Plus²
  • HFCT measurements using UltraTEV Plus²
  • UHF measurements using UltraTEV Plus²
  • Locating discharge using new UltraTEV Plus² Locator Probe

Practical demonstration using the UltraTEV Plus²

  • Practical use of instrument on a HV switch panel
  • Step by step mentoring of all participants
  • Best practice approach for carrying out TEV and ultrasonic measurements
  • Locating discharge using new UltraTEV Plus² Locator Probe

Interpretation of PD Data

Data recording methods using UltraTEV Plus² and data management 

Interpretation of results using UltraTEV Plus²

Case Studies 

Why attend?

EA Technology is a world leader in Partial Discharge detection equipment and condition assessment and has won two Queen’s Awards for Innovation for work in this field.

EA Technology are at the forefront of Condition Based Risk Management methodologies that rely heavily on PD based asset condition assessments and apply this unique understanding of the practical applications of PD monitoring to our training.

Attending this course will enable delegates to:

  • Understand the theory underpinning Partial Discharge, its causes and its effects on electrical assets.
  • Learn how Partial Discharge can be detected.
  • Understand what causes Partial Discharge within electrical assets and its effects.
  • Enhance your knowledge of the reasons for taking PD measurements and how to interpret them.
  • Develop effective non-intrusive condition assessment techniques.
  • Enhance your practical PD survey skills and knowledge of the methods and equipment used for taking PD measurements.
  • Enhance your appreciation of the failure mechanisms within electrical assets.
  • Contribute to safe working by identifying assets at risk of failure.
  • Deliver cost effective asset life extension through non-intrusive testing.
  • Save money by identifying potential failures before they happen.
  • Gain certification of competence to use a range of Partial Discharge detection equipment.

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