| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/S49223/01 |
| Title: |
Mobile laboratory for radiometric partial discharge location in electrical substations |
| Principal Investigator: |
Moore, Professor P |
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| Department: |
Electronic and Electrical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Bath |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 May 2003 |
Ends: |
31 March 2004 |
Value (£): |
24,629
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Power Sys Man, Prot & Control |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
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Partial discharges occur in high voltage plant as the result of some form of defect in the insulation. This defect may be benign, or it may be the precursor of a more serious problem for which remedial action should be taken. The occurence of partial discharges is accompanied by the release of radio frequency energy which takes the form of a short duration impulse. Recent research has shown that the origin of the source of the partial discharge can be located using a wideband, directly sampled, 4 element antenna array. This grant is to fund the purchase of a van which will be converted into a mobile monitoring laboratory allowing the 4 element antenna array to be mounted on the roof. This will allow further investigation into the sources of partial discharges on energised plant within high-voltage substations. A particular feature of the equipment will be the ability to move the array whilst it is monitoring. The grant will provide a greater understanding of partial discharge location and multi-path effects.
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http://www.bath.ac.uk |