Strathclyde: Monitoring system for detecting discharge in HV cables

Licensing opportunity

Researchers at Strathclyde University, Scotland, have developed an on-line monitoring system for detecting and locating partial discharge in high voltage cables with power ratings from 11kV to 33kV. The technology can be connected into existing control systems and uses real-time online data or in situ measurements. This will allow for equipment analysis and diagnostics to take place during normal operation. Any corrective action can then be planned and implemented, resulting in less unscheduled downtime and lower costs.

There is no need to remove any plant from service during testing: partial discharges are detected in real-time. As well as reducing costs this increases the rate of detection of partial discharge, allowing a more systematic and logical management of assets

The technology is relevant to power companies, utilities, rail operators, and oil and gas companies. Strathclyde University wants to hear from organisations interested in developing, licensing or exploiting this technology.

For more information, see the project’s page at: http://www.university-technology.com/details/partial-discharge-on-line-monitoring-system-for-high-voltage-cable