Head of laboratory: prof. Ing. Juraj Kurimský, PhD.
The laboratory of partial discharges is a research and pedagogical workplace. 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 the dielectric, with changing electric and thermal fields, with different arrangements of insulation models and samples. In addition to general methods, the laboratory is also equipped with technology enabling the recording and analysis of the acoustic emission of partial discharges. These are mainly measurements focused on the use of online technologies to monitor the development of partial discharges online in technological processes. The measurement of the properties of insulating materials is also a part of laboratory exercises.
Subjects and outputs of education:
- Bachelor study: Subject Measurement in power engineering (basic knowledge of measurement theory and metrology, determination of measurement uncertainties, practical skills in the implementation of measurements in power engineering and processing of measurement documentation)
- Bachelor study: Subject High voltage technology (basic knowledge related to the use of high voltages in electrical engineering, theoretical knowledge about physical processes and processes taking place in gaseous, liquid and solid insulators)
- Bachelor study: Subject Prophylaxis of electric power equipment (basic knowledge about the principles and methods of prophylaxis of electric power equipment, measuring, testing and testing equipment in the field of high voltage technology)
- Engineering study: Subject Diagnostics in power engineering (knowledge and understanding of the correct use of operational diagnostics to determine changes in the insulation system of power equipment due to operational stress for early detection of failure and increase its life)
- Doctoral study: Subject Dissertation project: Acquisition of methods of scientific work. Deepening knowledge of the topic of the dissertation. Intensive research to achieve original scientific results, acceptable at international level. The doctoral student is able to demonstrate the ability of creative independent and team work in solving a scientific research task or project by presenting results in the form of scientific publications, journals and conferences, participation in research teams of grant tasks, etc. He is able to formulate the goals of the dissertation and methods that lead to the fulfillment of its goals. He is able to design and apply scientific procedures for solutions. Can present procedures and results of his / her scientific work.
- Doctoral study: Subject Scientific activity 1-5 .: Ability to independently design, construct, implement and modify a substantial part of research with scientific integrity and contribute to the original research to expand the boundaries of scientific knowledge through the implementation of an extensive set of works, some of which are worthy of peer-reviewed publications. 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 the phenomena and processes of aging of electrical insulation systems due to the influence of partial discharges.
The laboratory is equipped with AC and DC high voltage sources and partial discharge meters and measuring technology for measuring the insulation condition:
- DC power supply High Voltage PTS-37.5 DC HiPot Tester 37.5kV
- AC power supply High Voltage PFT-1003CM 100 kV
- MPD 600 partial discharge (PD) measurement and analysis system
