{"title":"Sheath insulation fault test technique for high voltage power cables","authors":"Minghua Li, Zhang Yan, Bing-Han Xu","doi":"10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380604","url":null,"abstract":"Healthy sheath insulation is very important for the safe operation of power cables, especially for single core cables. If there are insulation faults in the sheath, the cable's life will be obviously shortened, and many online cable insulation-monitoring systems will fail to operate. An effective test system to locate and position insulation faults in cable sheath is explored in this paper. Measuring the metal shield resistance between the cable terminal and the fault point, and then comparing it to some parameters based on the normal shield resistance will be helpful to evaluate the distance to the fault point. The influence of the intrinsic and contact resistances of the test leads can be completely eliminated. After the fault distance is located, it is necessary to find the accurate position by so-called positioning methods. The modified pace voltage method is developed in this paper. Other than the traditional constant voltage method, a periodical high voltage surge is applied to the metal shield of the tested faulty sheath, and the pace voltage is recorded by a digital voltmeter instead of analog pointers. Such a testing system has showed great convenience and accuracy in practices. Some actual cable sheath fault locating and positioning test cases are also listed and analyzed in this paper.","PeriodicalId":342687,"journal":{"name":"Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131230186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Leibfried, U. Thieb, I. Hohlein, B. Breitenbauch, T. Lainck, J. Leibner, S. Truant
{"title":"Profile of water content and degree of polymerisation in the solid insulation of power transformers","authors":"T. Leibfried, U. Thieb, I. Hohlein, B. Breitenbauch, T. Lainck, J. Leibner, S. Truant","doi":"10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380475","url":null,"abstract":"A large number of the power transformers in service today have reached an age of 30 years or more. Thus, they might have reached a critical condition. The ageing rate is determined by the thermal load and to a considerable degree also by the water content in the solid insulation material. For an estimation of the total amount of water in a transformer, knowledge about the typical profile of the water content in a transformer as it is created after a certain time of operation is extremely helpful. The decision about drying of the active part of a transformer as a value conserving measure is based finally on the total amount of water in a transformer. In This work results of the investigation of the profiles of water content and degree of polymerisation before and after performing the active part drying procedure will be presented based on data from a 31.5 MVA transformer (110 kV) manufactured in 1955.","PeriodicalId":342687,"journal":{"name":"Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation","volume":"29 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132089860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Cavallini, M. Conti, A. Contin, G. Montanari, F. Puletti
{"title":"A new algorithm for the identification of defects generating partial discharges in rotating machines","authors":"A. Cavallini, M. Conti, A. Contin, G. Montanari, F. Puletti","doi":"10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380520","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380520","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a new algorithm for the automatic identification of the type of partial discharge sources in insulation systems of rotating machine stator windings. The proposed algorithm is based on fuzzy rules that associate each partial discharge phenomenon to a fuzzy space class trough a tree path selection. The output is a simple frame where the defect type and a membership are evidenced. Applications of the algorithm to analyze data collected both on field and in laboratory are reported and discussed to show its validity and robustness.","PeriodicalId":342687,"journal":{"name":"Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123877482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Sampe, T. Hirayama, M. Ito, T. Kubota, T. Matsumoto, M. Yaeguchi, B. Marungsri, H. Shinokubo, R. Matsuoka, Z. Guo, Zhang Yu
{"title":"Fundamental investigation results of diagnostic technique for deteriorated polymer insulators","authors":"T. Sampe, T. Hirayama, M. Ito, T. Kubota, T. Matsumoto, M. Yaeguchi, B. Marungsri, H. Shinokubo, R. Matsuoka, Z. Guo, Zhang Yu","doi":"10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380560","url":null,"abstract":"Polymer insulators are widely used all over the world, owing to their excellent contamination performance, light weight, antivandalism characteristics, etc. Ageing deterioration is, however, inevitable with these insulators due to organic materials used for the weather shed and core, and mechanical and/or electrical breakdown of these insulators are a point of ongoing concern. Diagnostic methods to detect deteriorated polymer insulators are not established yet, although CIGRE SC 22 reported various techniques. Some serious erosions and shed punctures were observed on some of the polymer insulators removed from a 110-kV transmission line in China. Diagnostic tests were made on these insulators in an outdoor test station and the results were compared with those obtained in an artificial fog chamber.","PeriodicalId":342687,"journal":{"name":"Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121218800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"PD pattern recognition using combined features","authors":"Jian Li, Caixin Sun, Youyuan Wang, Ji Yang, L. Du","doi":"10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380490","url":null,"abstract":"For the purpose of identifying the defects within the insulation, a suitable set of combined features is used as input of back-propagation neural network (BPNN). In this procedure, fractal dimensions and the 2nd generalized dimensions of original PD images and fractal dimensions of high gray intensity PD images are proposed and computed by modified differential box-counting (MDBC) method, and thereafter moments and correlative statistical parameters are studied for recognition of PD images. Therefore feature vector consists of altogether 17 parameters. Meanwhile quadtree partitioning fractal image compression (QPFIC) is used for PD data compression in purpose of improving rate of PD image communication. With PD data gathered in artificial defect experiments, the final analysis results shows the method by means of combined features and BPNN performs effectively in recognition after QPFIC compression of PD images.","PeriodicalId":342687,"journal":{"name":"Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126231974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effect of winding stresses on the pulse endurance of corona resistant magnet wire","authors":"M. G. Minnick","doi":"10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380503","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380503","url":null,"abstract":"Past studies have indicated reliability advantages of using corona resistant magnet wire (CRMW) for insulation systems in motors operated with pulse width modulated (PWM) adjustable speed drives. However, twisted pair testing of CRMW after the application of mechanical stress indicates that these life advantages of CRMW rapidly diminish, where a 60 - 70% reduction in life is observed for each 9% elongation stress. This contrasts with an observed reduction of only /spl sim/25% for standard wire. Hence, it is important to understand how stresses induced in this wire during winding, insertion, and end turn blocking operations can affect magnet wire pulse resistance performance. To this end, pulse endurance life testing of magnet wire twisted pairs was compared with pulse endurance testing of a wound stator model. These tests indicate that the winding stresses observed for stators can be simulated by inducing a mandrel pull stress in the magnet wire prior to forming a twisted pair. The use of this correlation can not only improve the studies of winding stresses on CRMW, but also assess the impact of varnish treatment on winding life. These studies will facilitate further improvement in the insulation system reliability.","PeriodicalId":342687,"journal":{"name":"Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation","volume":"345 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115970380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xingliang Jiang, Jianlin Hu, Yu Liang, L. Shu, S. Xie
{"title":"Pollution flashover performance of short sample for 750 kV composite insulators","authors":"Xingliang Jiang, Jianlin Hu, Yu Liang, L. Shu, S. Xie","doi":"10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380570","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380570","url":null,"abstract":"Based on test investigations carried on the pollution flashover performance of A, B, C short samples of 750 kV composite insulators in the multifunction artificial climate chamber of Chongqing University, This work indicates the flashover voltage is affected with artificial pollution test methods. Also, insulator configuration affects its flashover performance, so changing its configuration can increase its flashover voltage.","PeriodicalId":342687,"journal":{"name":"Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation","volume":"232 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116425212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Partial discharge diagnosis on large power transformers","authors":"D. Gross, M. Soller","doi":"10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380511","url":null,"abstract":"Phase resolved partial discharge measurements offer excellent possibilities to characterize the properties of defects in insulation materials. The appearance of the partial discharge pattern reflects the defect's geometry, the availability of the initial electron, and the properties of the contributing materials. With partial discharge measurements on large power transformers the complexity of the winding has a strong impact on the high frequency properties of the transformer and, thus, on the applicability and range of a charge impulse calibration in different frequency bands. Especially, when performing field measurements, using elevated frequencies offers sensitive partial discharge measurements even in electromagnetically polluted environments. However, the influence of effects such as attenuation, reflection, and cross coupling must be considered and evaluated both in the frequency and the time domain.","PeriodicalId":342687,"journal":{"name":"Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114522794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Failure analysis of extra-high voltage (EHV) hot sticks","authors":"J. Booker","doi":"10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380692","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380692","url":null,"abstract":"After three field flashover failures of EHV hot sticks, two in Canada at 500 kV and one in the USA at 345 kV, a study of the present day maintenance and testing methods was needed. Experimentation does show that rubbing of the fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRF) over aluminum, aged conductors, and galvanizing will deposit micron size conductive particles onto the insulating medium. The need for a new method of testing was suggested because these field failures implied that the testing methods being used might not have been sufficient in sensitivity to find the problems before they caused a field failure. The low voltage testing methods used for hot stick testing will be compared to aerial lift testing per ANSI-A92.2. In so doing, it may become evident that the evolution of hot stick testing needs a quantum leap in sensitivity to prevent future field failures. The reality of moisture having the capability to penetrate through FRF material will be demonstrated several ways. Moisture spots or an accumulation of metallic contamination that cannot be removed by normal cleaning techniques may determine the end of life of EHV hot sticks. Photographs of the conductive contamination will be provided in the technical paper. The metallic material has been found to be difficult to remove in the cleaning process since it is difficult to see with a 100 X microscope. To insure the flashover resistance of this very important insulation, it is recommended to go at least 700 kV for at least five seconds to make sure the flashover resistance is there. In addition work methods will be addressed, stressing the importance of proper care when installing, using, storing, and maintaining these tools to prevent surface contamination that can lead to reduction of the insulating integrity.","PeriodicalId":342687,"journal":{"name":"Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129471879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Outdoor insulation coordination with artificial neural network","authors":"W. Sima, Qing Hu, Kunli Bai Yang, Xingliang Jiang","doi":"10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380572","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ELINSL.2004.1380572","url":null,"abstract":"Based on the tests carried out by simulating icing conditions and low pressure in an artificial climate chamber, this paper presents a new method of outdoor insulation coordination with artificial neural network (ANN). This method employs an ANN model to map the climatic condition and the flashover voltage of an insulator. After the appropriate model is established with training and validating, it can forecast the flashover voltage of an insulator in complex ambient conditions. Then, it puts forwards that using this ANN model is helpful in studying outdoor insulation coordination and analyzing the electrical performance of insulator in complex ambient climatic conditions.","PeriodicalId":342687,"journal":{"name":"Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128978895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}