On-line partial discharge detection of MV cables with defect localisation (PDOL) based on two time synchronised sensors

A new and unique measuring system is presented for the online acquisition and analysis of partial discharges (PD-s) in medium-voltage power cables. The system is able to locate the origin(s) of PD-s by using two inductive sensors, each at one cable end. The measuring system is called PDOL, which stands for PD detection On-line with Localization. A patented solution is used for the time synchronization of the data intake at both cable ends and for the on-line calibration. One computer at a remote location collects data from various PDOL measuring systems for final presentation and interpretation. This paper discusses the basics of PDOL and some first measurement results.