Partial Discharge Detection

On-Site PD Survey Services for HV Assets

Partial discharge (PD) is a proven precursor to insulation failure in cables, transformers, switchgear, and rotating machines — and it can be detected long before failure occurs. Green Watt's PD detection service surveys energised HV equipment in service, identifying and locating PD sources without any interruption to supply.

Service Scope

Cable PD Surveys

  • HFCT sensors clamped onto cable earth conductors for non-invasive detection
  • PD pulse propagation analysis along the cable
  • Defect location by time-domain reflectometry

Switchgear & Transformer Surveys

  • TEV (Transient Earth Voltage) surface contact sensors for metal-clad switchgear
  • UHF coupler sensors for GIS and large power transformers
  • Acoustic/ultrasonic sensors for airborne PD source location

Advanced Diagnostics

  • Phase-Resolved PD Pattern (PRPD) analysis for defect classification
  • Floating discharge, void discharge, and surface discharge identification
  • Severity assessment and remaining life estimation where applicable

What You Receive

  • Phase-resolved PD pattern plots for each measurement point
  • Defect classification and severity assessment
  • Estimated remaining life where standard assessment criteria apply
  • Prioritised action list: immediate, within 12 months, monitor

Why Choose Green Watt Field Services

Qualified electrical engineers with HV testing experience
Calibrated instruments traceable to national standards
Comprehensive written reports with photographs
Rapid mobilisation across India
Independent third-party assessment
Pan-India service coverage

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Coverage

Delhi NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Eastern India and all major industrial centres.