Partial discharge measurement in transmission-class cable terminations

This paper describes on-line and off-line partial discharge (PD) measuring techniques applicable to transmission cable terminations. The on-line technique can be utilized for both extruded and pipe-type cable terminations. In pipe-type cable terminations, the on-line technique is only applicable to newly installed terminations, as it requires an internal inductive sensor. In the case of extruded cable terminations, on-line testing is made possible by using an external inductive coupler around the ground connection at the base of termination. Off-line PD measurements utilize high-frequency capacitive couplers. The coupler is attached to the overhead line within 4-feet from the termination under test. The off-line testing is applicable to new and existing cable terminations