High VoltagePub Date : 2025-03-17DOI: 10.1049/hve2.70009
Pedro O. Bacin, Mateus F. Fava, Rodolfo P. Londero, Tiago B. Marchesan, Vitor C. Bender, Rafael C. Beltrame, Daniel P. Bernardon, Carlos Eduardo G. Falcão, Carlos A. Simões, Gilnei José G. Santos
{"title":"Incident energy determination of three-phase arc flash using magnetohydrodynamics simulations: A case study for horizontal electrodes in open-air configurations","authors":"Pedro O. Bacin, Mateus F. Fava, Rodolfo P. Londero, Tiago B. Marchesan, Vitor C. Bender, Rafael C. Beltrame, Daniel P. Bernardon, Carlos Eduardo G. Falcão, Carlos A. Simões, Gilnei José G. Santos","doi":"10.1049/hve2.70009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/hve2.70009","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Arc flashes pose significant hazards to personnel working with energised power lines due to their high thermal risk, quantified by incident energy (IE) in joules or calories per area. Accurate estimation of IE is crucial for ensuring safety. The most widely employed method for estimating IE from an arc flash is outlined in IEEE Std 1584-2018, which applies exclusively to three-phase AC arc flashes. However, limited research has explored alternative methods due to the complexities, costs, and preparation involved. Numerical simulations offer a viable alternative for studying arc flashes. This paper introduces a multiphysics simulation approach for determining IE by modelling three-phase AC arc flashes using the magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) theory. This study exclusively investigates horizontal electrodes in open-air (HOA) configuration due to the specific characteristics of the local power system configuration, which predominantly features overhead power lines, and the available test setup in the laboratory. The IE derived from simulations is compared with measurements from an arc flash laboratory based on IEEE Std 1584-2018 and with the IE calculated by the standard itself. The results indicate a significant alignment between this innovative approach and other methods for estimating IE for three-phase arc flashes.</p>","PeriodicalId":48649,"journal":{"name":"High Voltage","volume":"10 2","pages":"436-450"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/hve2.70009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143892986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
High VoltagePub Date : 2025-03-14DOI: 10.1049/hve2.12517
Han Wu, Nan Zhang, Jinhua Du, Junna Li, Shuai Dong, Zitao Lv
{"title":"Modelling and analysis of transformers considering ultra-wide band frequency-dependent parameters for high altitude electromagnetic pulse","authors":"Han Wu, Nan Zhang, Jinhua Du, Junna Li, Shuai Dong, Zitao Lv","doi":"10.1049/hve2.12517","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/hve2.12517","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Transformers are widely distributed and extremely important energy conversion equipment in the power system. However, the high altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) can induce a steep pulse voltage with a peak value of up to thousands of kilovolts on the overhead line, and the frequency is up to 100 MHz, which is easy to damage the transformer and seriously threaten the safe and stable operation of the power system. Therefore, to protect the safety of the power system, analysing the transformer wave process under the action of HEMP is necessary. Accordingly, there is a need for an ultra-wide band model of the transformer. In this paper, the skin effect of winding is analysed, the dielectric response of oil-paper is fitted with the double relaxation Cole–Cole model, and the frequency dependent models of distribution parameters are established. Fractional order terms are introduced into the traditional multi-conductor transmission line (MTL) integer order model to describe the characteristics of these distribution parameters so that the frequency application range of the MTL model is extended to 100 MHz. The proposed MTL model is solved by the finite-difference time-domain algorithm and verified by the finite element method and experiment. The error is less than 5%, which verifies its accuracy and effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":48649,"journal":{"name":"High Voltage","volume":"10 2","pages":"374-384"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/hve2.12517","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143892930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An experimental proof of concept of time-reversal single-sensor acoustic source localisation: Application to partial discharges","authors":"Hamidreza Karami, Zhaoyang Wang, Parsa Khorasani, Javad Zohrevand, Marcos Rubinstein, Farhad Rachidi","doi":"10.1049/hve2.70008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/hve2.70008","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this paper, for the first time, an experimental proof of concept for utilising time reversal (TR) in the acoustic regime to localise partial discharge (PD) sources was presented using a single sensor. To achieve this, an experimental setup comprising a water tank, acoustic transducers for signal transmission and reception, and 2D scanners was developed. The performance of the proposed method was evaluated across various scenarios, encompassing different PD source locations and sensor placements, barriers obstructing the line of sight between the receiving sensor and PD sources, varying levels of noise, and different frequency bandwidths for the PD sources. The experimental results demonstrate a near-zero localisation error in all considered examples. The achieved resolution was approximately half of the minimum wavelength. Furthermore, the acoustic TR method exhibits remarkable precision in source localisation, even when faced with obstacles such as a multi-layered metallic cylinder and in scenarios lacking a direct line of sight between the sensor and the source. The accuracy of acoustic TR's localisation remained robust in the presence of noise, showcasing resilience at signal-to-noise ratio levels as low as −20 dB. Additionally, the performance of the acoustic TR method remained consistent across a broad frequency spectrum, spanning from 60 to 200 kHz.</p>","PeriodicalId":48649,"journal":{"name":"High Voltage","volume":"10 2","pages":"351-361"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/hve2.70008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143892893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Severity assessment of local ageing defects in cross-linked polyethylene cables based on the high-voltage frequency domain spectroscopy non-linearity and its sensitivity analysis","authors":"Haoyue Wang, Meng Li, Yiyi Zhu, Jinghan He, Chengrong Li, Xiaowei Wang, Maolun Sun","doi":"10.1049/hve2.12518","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/hve2.12518","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Local ageing defects are the main causes of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) power cable faults. This research aims at assessing the severity level of typical cable local ageing defects based on the high-voltage frequency domain spectroscopy (FDS) non-linearity. Experimentally, typical XLPE cables ageing defect conditions are simulated, with different ageing types, degrees, and local proportions. Then, the high-voltage FDS detection is conducted and the results have been analysed. It has been found that the high-voltage FDS non-linearity is only related to the detection voltage and ageing degree. Especially, it is more sensitive to changes in the ageing severity. Thus, the local ageing defect severity assessment method based on non-linearity has been established. Additionally, the sensitivity has been compared between two diagnostic evaluation methods: the high-voltage FDS and the widely used very-low frequency method (VLF, 0.1 Hz). It can be concluded from the comparison result that the proposed assessment method has higher sensitivity than that of the traditional methods. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed method for evaluating the on-site long cables has been validated. The result demonstrates that the proposed method can assess on-site long cables and has the potential to be formed as quantitative standards.</p>","PeriodicalId":48649,"journal":{"name":"High Voltage","volume":"10 2","pages":"385-399"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/hve2.12518","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143892904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Infrared image-based multi-point temperature monitoring for ultra-high-voltage direct current wall bushings subject to insulation shed interference","authors":"Huajie Liang, Ziyou Li, Zhaocong Liu, Qiang Li, Shihong Zhang, Zhenyu Zhang, Jinxiong Wang, Jianbo Jiang, Chichun Zhou","doi":"10.1049/hve2.70007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/hve2.70007","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ultra-high-voltage direct current wall bushings are critical components in direct current transmission systems. Temperature variations and abnormal distributions can signal potential equipment failures that threaten system stability. Therefore, monitoring these critical multi-point temperature variations is essential. However, the unique design of the bushings, featuring insulation sheds of periodic shape, distorts infrared temperature measurements by introducing interference points. These interference points, dependent on the measurement's angle and distance, appear irregularly in infrared images, severely impacting the accuracy of multi-point temperature distribution assessments. To address this challenge, an anomaly detection method is proposed that adaptively identifies interference points. The method identifies interference points by comparing pixels and uses a voting mechanism to improve identification accuracy. Compared with traditional methods, this approach presents two main advantages: adaptive identification capability, which enables it to recognise interference points and adapt to changing conditions, and unsupervised learning, which enables it to work effectively without requiring manually labelled data. Experimental tests on 161 bushing infrared images demonstrate the effectiveness of the method, achieving a 100% success rate in identifying localised overheating issues. The method has been integrated into high-voltage direct current transmission anomaly systems and can be used to monitor critical equipment, enhancing system reliability and safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":48649,"journal":{"name":"High Voltage","volume":"10 2","pages":"411-418"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/hve2.70007","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143892905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
High VoltagePub Date : 2025-02-24DOI: 10.1049/hve2.70005
Yushuang He, Feipeng Wang, Guoqiang Du, Lei Pan, Jian Li, Hongming Yang, Xiao Zhang, Zhicheng Zhang, Kaizheng Wang
{"title":"Unveiling first self-healing in metallised film capacitor: A macro–micro analysis","authors":"Yushuang He, Feipeng Wang, Guoqiang Du, Lei Pan, Jian Li, Hongming Yang, Xiao Zhang, Zhicheng Zhang, Kaizheng Wang","doi":"10.1049/hve2.70005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/hve2.70005","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Metallised film capacitors (MFCs) are renowned for their unique self-healing (SH) properties, which bestow them with exceptional reliability and stability in the face of intense electric fields, high voltages, and pulse power applications. Nonetheless, the exploration of SH characteristics concerning single-layer dielectric film remains insufficient for advancing MFC reliability evaluation. To establish the theoretical correlation of SH characteristics from the device to the film in the MFCs, this work developed a simulation model to analyse the SH dynamic behaviour in the MFCs. The effects of coupling capacitors, arc resistance and insulation resistance on the macroscopic characteristics (voltage drop and pulse current) are focused during the SH process in MFCs. The results indicate that SH is primarily associated with the voltage drop duration rather than the sampling current. Consequently, the SH process in MFC is characterised as an abrupt decrease in voltage to its minimum value. This refinement enhances the SH energy dissipation model of MFC. The quantified relationship between the macroscopic characteristics and microstructure evolution (polypropylene decomposition and aluminium electrode vaporisation) is established in MFCs under diverse SH energy levels. As SH energy and duration increase, the proportion of energy attributed to polypropylene decomposition increases, resulting in multi-layer ablation and adhesion within the metallised film and a pronounced deterioration in MFC electrical performance. The examination of macro–micro perspectives sheds new light on the intricate mechanisms governing the SH behaviour in MFCs, offering valuable insights for the advancement of their design, reliability evaluation, and performance optimisation in diverse electrical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":48649,"journal":{"name":"High Voltage","volume":"10 2","pages":"362-373"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/hve2.70005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143892906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of gamma-ray irradiation on electrical conductivity of polypropylene composite for nuclear cable insulation","authors":"Baixin Liu, Yu Gao, Chenyi Guo, Jing Li, Yu Chen, Junguo Gao, Boxue Du","doi":"10.1049/hve2.70002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/hve2.70002","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this paper, the effect of gamma-ray irradiation on the electrical conductivity of polypropylene (PP) composites has been studied. The samples are prepared using PP and styrene–ethylene–butylene–styrene elastomer with contents ranging from 0 wt% to 50 wt%, and exposed to Cobalt-60 gamma irradiation, with a dose from 0 to 250 kGy. Electrical conductivities at different temperatures and trap distributions are measured to observe the deterioration of insulation performance. The microstructure of the sample is estimated using differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis and a scanning electron microscope. The obtained results demonstrate a correlation between the increase in electrical conductivity and the elevation in both total dose and temperature. At 250 kGy, the trap distribution tends to become shallower, accompanied by a decrease in crystallinity, melting and decomposition temperatures of the sample. The PP composite exhibits better stability against irradiation and thermal effects, primarily due to the cross-linked structures formed by irradiation.</p>","PeriodicalId":48649,"journal":{"name":"High Voltage","volume":"10 2","pages":"470-479"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/hve2.70002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143892902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
High VoltagePub Date : 2025-02-14DOI: 10.1049/hve2.70004
Chongru Liu, Jun Liang, Zhanqing Yu
{"title":"Guest Editorial: Special issue on real-time simulation and validation of modular multilevel converter-based high-voltage direct current systems","authors":"Chongru Liu, Jun Liang, Zhanqing Yu","doi":"10.1049/hve2.70004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/hve2.70004","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Modular multilevel converter-based high-voltage direct current (MMC-HVDC) technology is advancing rapidly in modern power systems, striving for higher voltage levels and greater power transmission capacity. Real-time simulation has become an essential tool for the design, analysis, and validation of MMC-HVDC systems. However, the complexity of MMC-HVDC with its numerous fast-switching power electronic components presents significant challenges in accurately capturing dynamic responses. Advanced simulation techniques are indispensable for modelling the intricate behaviours of converters, control systems, and protection mechanisms, which are critical for the reliable operation of MMC-HVDC systems.</p><p>We are honoured to have been invited by <i>High Voltage</i> to serve as guest editors for this special issue, which highlights key achievements in the field of real-time simulation and validation of MMC-HVDC systems. This issue comprises both invited and submitted papers. After rigorous peer review, four outstanding articles were selected showcasing cutting-edge research in real-time simulation technologies, advanced computational methods, and innovative platforms for emerging new power systems.</p><p>We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all contributing authors for their exceptional work and to the reviewers for their meticulous and insightful feedback, which have been instrumental in ensuring the quality of this special issue. We also sincerely thank the editorial team of <i>High Voltage</i> for their support and dedication throughout the preparation process.</p><p>We hope this special issue serves as an inspiring and educational resource, offering valuable insights and advancing the field of MMC-HVDC systems. Happy reading!</p>","PeriodicalId":48649,"journal":{"name":"High Voltage","volume":"10 1","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/hve2.70004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143536023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
High VoltagePub Date : 2025-02-12DOI: 10.1049/hve2.70001
Yuan Chen, Jiadai Liu, Hui Ding, Yi Zhang
{"title":"Development of a field-programmable gate array-based real-time generic solver for power electronics circuits with arbitrary configurations","authors":"Yuan Chen, Jiadai Liu, Hui Ding, Yi Zhang","doi":"10.1049/hve2.70001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/hve2.70001","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Using a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as the core computational engine, this paper proposes a digital real-time electromagnetic transient simulator for a generic power electronic system. The <i>LC</i> switching model is employed for constant network conductance representation. The fully paralleled and pipelined design for network solutions and component computation accomplished the highest performance and efficiency on the FPGA. A customised 48-bit floating-point data format is proposed to achieve high simulation precision. This dedicated design is necessary for power electronic simulation. A typical power electronic transformer, which is a heavy computation burden for real-time simulation, demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed simulator.</p>","PeriodicalId":48649,"journal":{"name":"High Voltage","volume":"10 1","pages":"47-55"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/hve2.70001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143533998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
High VoltagePub Date : 2025-02-12DOI: 10.1049/hve2.70003
Wen Wang, Xianglian Yan, Hao Wang, Keli Gao
{"title":"Comparative studies of C4F7N-based gas mixtures as the eco-friendly alternative to SF6 for interrupting applications","authors":"Wen Wang, Xianglian Yan, Hao Wang, Keli Gao","doi":"10.1049/hve2.70003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/hve2.70003","url":null,"abstract":"<p>To comprehensively evaluate the feasibility of using C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N-based gas mixture as arc extinguishing medium, a comparative study is performed on the variations of the multi-physical fields, gas flow environment and decomposition characteristics of the gas mixtures. A modified theoretical basis of the arc model developed for the C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N-based gas mixture is presented in the work with particular emphasis on the non-recombination features of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N. This work also experimentally studies the electrical characteristics of the gas medium and the monitored parameters are also used to calibrate the arc model. The amount change of the seven dominant decomposing by-products is analysed as well. The results present that the C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub>/O<sub>2</sub> ternary gas mixture exhibits a more promising interrupting performance. Increasing the O<sub>2</sub> concentration from 5% to 10% has less effects on the arc characteristics, but it could suppress the formation of CO. The arc behaviour of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub>/O<sub>2</sub> gas mixture is also improved with increasing the velocity of the moving components. The findings provide important insights into the potential of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N-based gas mixtures as one of the sustainable and effective solutions for high-voltage interrupting applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":48649,"journal":{"name":"High Voltage","volume":"10 1","pages":"228-242"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/hve2.70003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143533999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}