Developing advanced tool for partial discharge detection in PEPDS
Abstract
Florida State Universitys Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) proposes to utilize UV cameras to enable researchers to locate p,artial discharges and observe its occurrence and development processes, which provides cornerstones for researching extrinsic accele,rating aging of dielectrics and optimizing designs of insulation, together with electromagnetic measurement and modeling. The Advanc,ed Integrated Power and Energy (IPES) systems of future navy platforms will have significantly higher electric field stresses becaus,e of the focus on high power density that will make high switching frequency and medium voltage power electronics essential. Additio,nally, the wider range of operating temperatures, increased mechanical stresses, various non-sinusoidal voltage waveforms, and the e,xpected pulsed power systems on future platforms will further stress electrical insulation systems. To achieve expected life and rel,iability and reduce the risk of in-service faults in the power systems under the emerging harsh operation conditions, it is necessar,y to have an UV camera system to figure out the impact of PD, causing extrinsic accelerating aging, and assist in optimizing insulat,ion for the power systems. The proposed UV camera-based PD detection system will: 1) enable the researchers to explore deeper in a w,ider range of multi-disciplinary topics that are critical to Defense high-density power applications, especially under emerging hars,h environment required by naval shipboard applications, 2) further enhance the experimental capabilities available at FSU-CAPS for P,HIL simulation experiments, and 3) activate a series of new research programs at the fundamental, and applied research levels to und,erstand the electrical insulation requirements for DoD platforms. This state-of-the-art UV camera PD detection system for the Center, for Advanced Power Systems laboratories will be made available for educational purposes preparing students for employment with Navy, shipbuilders and associated stakeholders as well as advanced electric power grid infrastructure and other maritime industries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- May 16, 2022
- Source ID
- N000142212355
Entities
People
- Giancarlo Montanari
Organizations
- Florida State University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy