L2 TCA Course – e-lesson #9 – Partial Discharge Detection & Analysis

This lesson provides an overview of partial discharge (PD) detection and analysis for transformer condition assessment. The presenter shares his extensive experience in PD testing and explains the importance of early detection to prevent transformer failures. He introduces the TP 500 test set, which uses acoustic sensors and a high-frequency current transducer to identify PD. The lesson covers the history of PD detection, real-world case studies, and a live demonstration of the TP 500 in action. Attendees learn about the P to F curve, which illustrates the potential failure and actual failure of transformers. The presenter emphasizes the need for a comprehensive PD maintenance program and highlights the consequences of not having one.