Polyphase Insulation and Discharge in High-Voltage Technology

A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Power Electronics".

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State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Interests: solid insulation with high reliability; aging process of insulation material
State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Interests: gas/solid insulation and interfacial discharge; transients in complex power system
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State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Interests: solid/liquid insulation; diagnosis of high voltage equipment

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Dear Colleagues,

High-voltage devices, such as power system transformers, gas-insulated switching devices, power cable systems, and high-voltage power electronic components, play a pivotal role in the realms of electric and electronic engineering. The dire requirement for mechanical support and for isolation among distinct gas or liquid chambers necessitate the adoption of polyphase insulation structures within these devices. These structures encompass gas–solid, liquid–solid, or solid–solid interfaces with diverse materials or phases. Moreover, advantages such as compact geometry and better cooling also encourage researchers and engineers to design and incorporate polyphase insulation structures into their novel prototypes. However, there are several issues in the R&D of polyphase insulation structures: (1) Polyphase insulation structures are susceptible to dielectric mismatches at their interfaces, which can initiate partial discharges within the insulation system, thereby compromising breakdown voltage and the remaining operational lifespan. (2) The electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties within polyphase insulation structures exhibit significant disparities to the homogeneous ones, posing intricate challenges in the design, monitoring, and diagnostic processes. (3) An emerging topic in polyphase discharge is the utilization of interfacial-generated plasma, which require investigations on fundamental characteristics and potential applications.

Given this context, this Special Issue of the journal Electronics, ‘Polyphase Insulation and Discharge in High-Voltage Technology,’ aims to act as a catalyst in fostering a comprehensive understanding of the aforementioned issues. We cordially invite submissions of peer-reviewed, high-quality research papers pertaining to polyphase insulation structures and associated discharge phenomena, which offer invaluable insights into the design, fabrication, utilization, and evaluation of polyphase insulation structures with heightened reliability and enhanced functionality.

We welcome submissions of original research articles and reviews in areas including (but not limited to) the following:

  • Novel design methods of polyphase insulation structures;
  • Electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of polyphase dielectrics;
  • Fundamental characteristics of polyphase discharge and resultant plasma;
  • Innovative diagnosis methods of polyphase insulation structures;
  • Simulation and experimental approaches for polyphase insulation;
  • Utilization of advanced polyphase insulation in high voltage technology.

Dr. Wendong Li
Dr. Junbo Deng
Dr. Daning Zhang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • electrical insulation
  • polyphase structure
  • material properties
  • discharge phenomenon
  • monitoring and diagnosis
  • high voltage technology

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Cable Insulation Defect Prediction Based on Harmonic Anomaly Feature Analysis
by Yuli Wang, Haisong Xu, Anzhe Wang, Kaiwen Huang, Ge Wang, Xu Lu and Daning Zhang
Electronics 2024, 13(19), 3807; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13193807 - 26 Sep 2024
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With the increasing demand for power supply reliability, online monitoring techniques for cable health condition assessments are gaining more attention. Most prevailing techniques lack the sensitivity needed to detect minor insulation defects. A new monitoring technique based on the harmonic anomaly feature analysis [...] Read more.
With the increasing demand for power supply reliability, online monitoring techniques for cable health condition assessments are gaining more attention. Most prevailing techniques lack the sensitivity needed to detect minor insulation defects. A new monitoring technique based on the harmonic anomaly feature analysis of the shield-to-ground current is introduced in this paper. The sensor installation and data acquisition are convenient and intrinsically safe, which makes it a preferred online monitoring technique. This study focuses on the single-core 10 kV distribution cable type. The research work includes the theoretical analysis of the cable defect’s impact on the current harmonic features, which are then demonstrated by simulation and lab experiments. It has been found that cable insulation defects cause magnetic field distortion, which introduces various harmonic current components, principally, the third-, fifth-, and seventh-order harmonic. The harmonic anomaly features are load current-, defect type-, and aging time-dependent. The K-means algorithm was selected as the data analysis algorithm and was used to achieve insulation defect prediction. The research outcome establishes a solid basis for the field application of the shield-to-ground harmonic current monitoring technique. Full article
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Characteristics of Surface Charge Accumulation on Spacers and Its Influencing Factors
by Yundong Lai, Hui Jiang, Yufei Han and Jinyu Tang
Electronics 2024, 13(7), 1294; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13071294 - 30 Mar 2024
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Charge accumulation usually happens on the surface of spacers under DC operation, which is susceptible to inducing surface flashover. In order to explore the surface charge accumulation mechanisms and the influences of dielectric conductivity, gas ion mobility, and temperature field on the surface [...] Read more.
Charge accumulation usually happens on the surface of spacers under DC operation, which is susceptible to inducing surface flashover. In order to explore the surface charge accumulation mechanisms and the influences of dielectric conductivity, gas ion mobility, and temperature field on the surface charges, a time-varying charge density model at the gas–solid interface of spacers was established. The results of the simulation show that the discontinuity of the current density between the spacer bulk side and the gas ion flow is the fundamental reason for the charge accumulation on the spacer surface. Additionally, the value of current density fluxes at the interface continues to decrease with the change of the electric field, and the progress of charge transfer gradually stabilizes. Moreover, the dielectric conductivity directly affects the charge accumulation process, and there is a critical conductivity in which the effect of charge conduction in dielectrics counteracts that of gas-phase charge deposition, theoretically. When the conductivity is higher than the critical conductivity, the solid-side charge conduction is the main source of the surface charge accumulation, while the gas-phase charge deposition on the gas side plays a dominant role when the conductivity is lower than the critical conductivity. The charge accumulation is not significantly affected by gas ion mobility when the temperature is evenly distributed. However, under the temperature field with gradient distribution, the current density fluxes at the interface change, causing the polarity reverse of the accumulated charge. In the high-temperature region, the volume current density surges simultaneously with the conductivity, leading to a higher density of surface charge accumulation. Lastly, the design of spacers needs to keep the current densities on both sides of the interface as similar as possible in order to avoid excessive charge gathering in localized areas. Full article
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