FDTD modeling of UHF partial discharge sensor response characteristics

Alistair J. Reid; Matt Stewart; Martin D. Judd

doi:10.1109/SUPERGEN.2009.5347959

FDTD modeling of UHF partial discharge sensor response characteristics

Alistair J. Reid, Matt Stewart, Martin D. Judd

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Abstract

Ultra high frequency (UHF) partial discharge sensors are valuable tools for condition monitoring of high voltage equipment. This paper explores the effectiveness of the Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) numerical modelling technique as a means to support the design and optimisation of these sensors. The responses a monopole, a planar logarithmic spiral and a novel helical spiral sensor to a step electric field have been obtained both empirically, using a gigahertz transverse electromagnetic test cell, and through software modelling by means of the FDTD technique. Results indicate that FDTD modelling can achieve a reasonably accurate prediction of UHF partial discharge sensor response provided specific environmental electromagnetic conditions are met and the model geometry is an acceptable trade-off between accuracy and simulation time. This software-based approach may prove a useful additional tool in UHF sensor design process.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The 1st International Conference On Sustainable Power Generation And Supply (SUPERGEN)
Subtitle of host publication	Nanjing, China, April 6-7, 2009
Place of Publication	Beijing
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	1-4
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Print)	978-1-4244-4934-7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/SUPERGEN.2009.5347959
Publication status	Published - Apr 2009

Publication series

Name	The 1st International Conference On Sustainable Power Generation And Supply (SUPERGEN)
Publisher	Power Network Technology Press
ISSN (Print)	2156-9681
ISSN (Electronic)	2156-969X

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Keywords

finite difference methods
time domain analysis
partial discharges
electromagnetic modeling
solid modeling
predictive models
spirals
frequency
condition monitoring
voltage

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Reid, A. J., Stewart, M., & Judd, M. D. (2009). FDTD modeling of UHF partial discharge sensor response characteristics. In The 1st International Conference On Sustainable Power Generation And Supply (SUPERGEN): Nanjing, China, April 6-7, 2009 (pp. 1-4). (The 1st International Conference On Sustainable Power Generation And Supply (SUPERGEN)). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/SUPERGEN.2009.5347959

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FDTD modeling of UHF partial discharge sensor response characteristics. / Reid, Alistair J.; Stewart, Matt; Judd, Martin D.

The 1st International Conference On Sustainable Power Generation And Supply (SUPERGEN): Nanjing, China, April 6-7, 2009 . Beijing : IEEE, 2009. p. 1-4 (The 1st International Conference On Sustainable Power Generation And Supply (SUPERGEN)).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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Reid AJ, Stewart M, Judd MD. FDTD modeling of UHF partial discharge sensor response characteristics. In The 1st International Conference On Sustainable Power Generation And Supply (SUPERGEN): Nanjing, China, April 6-7, 2009 . Beijing: IEEE. 2009. p. 1-4. (The 1st International Conference On Sustainable Power Generation And Supply (SUPERGEN)). https://doi.org/10.1109/SUPERGEN.2009.5347959

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