The effect of voltage distortion on ageing acceleration of insulation systems under partial discharge activity

This paper focuses on the features of harmonic distortion which may affect significantly the reliability of typical ac-power network equipment, such as low-voltage self-healing capacitors used for reactive power and harmonic compensation. Moreover, the effect of high-frequency pulse-like voltage generated by Adjustable Speed Drives (ASD) on electrical machine insulation is also investigated, resorting to life tests carried out on different insulating materials of the standard and "corona resistant" type, at electrical field levels able to incept partial discharges (PD).

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