Partial discharge location method in GIS coaxial bus structure based on multi-normal photoelectric array

Partial discharge is an important reason for the failure of GIS equipment, and its detection can determine the type and position of the defect in GIS. In the discharge inspection, accurate positioning of defects can provide an important reference for maintenance. In response to this, this paper proposes a discharge optical location method based on multi-normal photoelectric array. Based on the SiPM sensor, a multi-normal array is designed and built into the coaxial structure of GIS equipment. Measuring the responses of each unit in the array to get the response ratio of each element and calculate the direction of the discharge light in space. This paper firstly introduces the array structure, and proposes a solution algorithm in space, which uses the proportional relationship of multi-normal elements to solve the discharge direction. Secondly, the feasibility and error source of this method are verified in the simulation software. Finally, the application effect of this method in actual power equipment is verified by actual measurement, and the results show that this method can accurately locate the partial discharge in GIS.