A Review of Partial Discharge Electrical Localization Techniques in Power Cables: Practical Approaches and Circuit Models

This paper remedies the lack of comparison between studies specifically addressing partial discharge (PD) localization using electrical techniques. It identifies all the elements in need in each technique as well as the equations leading to a precise determination of the discharge site in a cable wi...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Alqtish, Alessio Di Fatta, Giuseppe Rizzo, Ghulam Akbar, Vincenzo Li Vigni, Antonino Imburgia, Guido Ala, Roberto Candela, Pietro Romano
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Giuseppe Rizzo
Ghulam Akbar
Vincenzo Li Vigni
Antonino Imburgia
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Roberto Candela
Pietro Romano
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description This paper remedies the lack of comparison between studies specifically addressing partial discharge (PD) localization using electrical techniques. It identifies all the elements in need in each technique as well as the equations leading to a precise determination of the discharge site in a cable with a certain length and documents several circuit models set to simulate various types of PD. From the details in this paper, different detection methods can be combined based on the specific requirements of each method for detecting PD. This work thoroughly evaluates several electrical PD detection approaches, including time-based, frequency band, and electromagnetic time reversal (EMTR). Additionally, it gathers circuit modeling for various types of PD along cables to improve detection accuracy. It is evident that all time-dependent methods, despite their simplicity and requiring only a small number of components, face challenges when applied to long cables. This is primarily due to their reliance on signal propagation time. The authors provide profound insights into suggestions for future study areas. This review will provide essential insights and serve as a foundation for researchers to develop more effective methods for detecting PD in cables.
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spelling doaj-art-edf1d8f37b604b97942ca998e392e54b2025-08-20T01:56:27ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-05-011810258310.3390/en18102583A Review of Partial Discharge Electrical Localization Techniques in Power Cables: Practical Approaches and Circuit ModelsMohammad Alqtish0Alessio Di Fatta1Giuseppe Rizzo2Ghulam Akbar3Vincenzo Li Vigni4Antonino Imburgia5Guido Ala6Roberto Candela7Pietro Romano8L.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, ItalyL.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, ItalyPrysmian, 20126 Milan, ItalyL.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, ItalyPrysmian, 20126 Milan, ItalyL.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, ItalyL.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, ItalyPrysmian, 20126 Milan, ItalyL.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, ItalyThis paper remedies the lack of comparison between studies specifically addressing partial discharge (PD) localization using electrical techniques. It identifies all the elements in need in each technique as well as the equations leading to a precise determination of the discharge site in a cable with a certain length and documents several circuit models set to simulate various types of PD. From the details in this paper, different detection methods can be combined based on the specific requirements of each method for detecting PD. This work thoroughly evaluates several electrical PD detection approaches, including time-based, frequency band, and electromagnetic time reversal (EMTR). Additionally, it gathers circuit modeling for various types of PD along cables to improve detection accuracy. It is evident that all time-dependent methods, despite their simplicity and requiring only a small number of components, face challenges when applied to long cables. This is primarily due to their reliance on signal propagation time. The authors provide profound insights into suggestions for future study areas. This review will provide essential insights and serve as a foundation for researchers to develop more effective methods for detecting PD in cables.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/10/2583signal propagation modelingPD mechanismPD detection techniqueselectrical insulation diagnosticstype discharges
spellingShingle Mohammad Alqtish
Alessio Di Fatta
Giuseppe Rizzo
Ghulam Akbar
Vincenzo Li Vigni
Antonino Imburgia
Guido Ala
Roberto Candela
Pietro Romano
A Review of Partial Discharge Electrical Localization Techniques in Power Cables: Practical Approaches and Circuit Models
Energies
signal propagation modeling
PD mechanism
PD detection techniques
electrical insulation diagnostics
type discharges
title A Review of Partial Discharge Electrical Localization Techniques in Power Cables: Practical Approaches and Circuit Models
title_full A Review of Partial Discharge Electrical Localization Techniques in Power Cables: Practical Approaches and Circuit Models
title_fullStr A Review of Partial Discharge Electrical Localization Techniques in Power Cables: Practical Approaches and Circuit Models
title_full_unstemmed A Review of Partial Discharge Electrical Localization Techniques in Power Cables: Practical Approaches and Circuit Models
title_short A Review of Partial Discharge Electrical Localization Techniques in Power Cables: Practical Approaches and Circuit Models
title_sort review of partial discharge electrical localization techniques in power cables practical approaches and circuit models
topic signal propagation modeling
PD mechanism
PD detection techniques
electrical insulation diagnostics
type discharges
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/10/2583
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