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

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  • Mohammad Alqtish

    (L.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy)

  • Alessio Di Fatta

    (L.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy)

  • Giuseppe Rizzo

    (Prysmian, 20126 Milan, Italy)

  • Ghulam Akbar

    (L.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
    Department of Electrical Engineering, Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur 65200, Pakistan)

  • Vincenzo Li Vigni

    (Prysmian, 20126 Milan, Italy)

  • Antonino Imburgia

    (L.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy)

  • Guido Ala

    (L.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy)

  • Roberto Candela

    (Prysmian, 20126 Milan, Italy)

  • Pietro Romano

    (L.E. PR.E. High Voltage Laboratory, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy)

Abstract

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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  • Mohammad Alqtish & Alessio Di Fatta & Giuseppe Rizzo & Ghulam Akbar & Vincenzo Li Vigni & Antonino Imburgia & Guido Ala & Roberto Candela & Pietro Romano, 2025. "A Review of Partial Discharge Electrical Localization Techniques in Power Cables: Practical Approaches and Circuit Models," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(10), pages 1-22, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:10:p:2583-:d:1657555
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    1. Wojciech Sikorski & Krzysztof Walczak & Wieslaw Gil & Cyprian Szymczak, 2020. "On-Line Partial Discharge Monitoring System for Power Transformers Based on the Simultaneous Detection of High Frequency, Ultra-High Frequency, and Acoustic Emission Signals," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(12), pages 1-37, June.
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    3. Sinda Kaziz & Mohamed Hadj Said & Antonino Imburgia & Bilel Maamer & Denis Flandre & Pietro Romano & Fares Tounsi, 2023. "Radiometric Partial Discharge Detection: A Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(4), pages 1-33, February.
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