The Partial Discharge Laboratory is a research and teaching facility. It specializes in partial discharge (PD) measurements and related measurement techniques for testing high-voltage equipment and components.
Teaching in the laboratory includes the study of the development of partial discharges in dielectrics, under varying electric and thermal fields, and in various arrangements of insulating models and samples. In addition to general methods, the laboratory is also equipped with equipment enabling the recording and analysis of acoustic emission of partial discharges. These are primarily measurements aimed at the use of on-line technologies for monitoring the development of partial discharges on-line in technological processes. Laboratory exercises also include measuring the properties of insulating materials.
Subjects and learning outcomes:
Bachelor's degree: Subject Measurement in Electrical Engineering (basic knowledge of the theory of measurement and metrology, determination of measurement uncertainties, practical skills in performing measurements in electrical engineering and processing measurement documentation)
Bachelor's degree: Subject High Voltage Engineering (basic knowledge related to the use of high voltages in electrical engineering, theoretical knowledge of physical processes and events occurring in gaseous, liquid and solid insulators)
Bachelor's degree: Subject Prophylaxis of Electrical Equipment (basic knowledge of the principles and methods of prophylaxis of electrical equipment, of measuring, testing and inspection equipment in the field of high voltage technology)
Engineering degree: Subject Diagnostics in Electrical Engineering (knowledge and skills on the correct use of operational diagnostics to determine changes in the insulation system of electrical equipment as a result of operational stresses for early detection of failure and increase of its service life)
Doctoral study: Subject Dissertation project: Mastering the methods of scientific work. Deepening knowledge in the field of the dissertation topic. Through intensive research, achieving original scientific results, acceptable at the international level. The doctoral student can demonstrate the ability of creative individual and team work in solving a scientific research task or project by presenting the results in the form of scientific publications, in journals and at conferences, by participating in the research teams of grant tasks, etc. He is able to formulate the goals of the dissertation and the methods that lead to the fulfillment of its goals. He is able to design and apply scientific methods of solution. He can present the procedures and achieved results of his scientific work.
Doctoral studies: Subject Scientific activity 1-5.: Ability to independently conceive, construct, implement and modify a substantial part of the research with scientific integrity and contribute original research to expanding the boundaries of scientific knowledge through the implementation of an extensive body of work, some of which are worthy of peer-reviewed publication. Achieving original scientific results, acceptable at the international level. Based on the implementation of scientific research, the graduate is considered an expert in his field.
The research is focused on PD understanding of the phenomena and processes of aging of electrical insulation systems due to the influence of partial discharges.
The laboratory is equipped with alternating and direct current high voltage sources and partial discharge meters and measuring equipment for measuring the insulation state:
direct current source High Voltage PTS-37.5 DC HiPot Tester 37.5kV
alternating current source High Voltage PFT-1003CM 100 kV
MPD 600 partial discharge (PD) measurement and analysis system
