An Adaptive Pulse Separation Strategy for PD Detection in Frequency-Tuned Resonant Tests

Frequency-tuned resonant (ACRF) test is one of the most widely used technologies for power equipment diagnosis. However, the intense interference generated by the variable-frequency power source hinders its further application in partial discharge (PD) detection. For this reason, an adaptive PD separation method based on improved clustering by fast search and find of density peaks (CFSFDP) is proposed in this article to separate PD signals and disturbances under the ACRF test. First, the characteristics of the PD signals and the interference signals generated from the ACRF test system are analyzed and compared. Then, an improved CFSFDP algorithm is proposed to realize the automatic cluster center selection and signal separation, and the working principle of the PD separation strategy based on the improved CFSFDP algorithm is introduced. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed method is validated by performing the ACRF test on a defective cable. The experimental results show that this method can realize the separation and detection of PD signals in ACRF tests. The proposed method provides a feasible solution for performing PD detection using the ACRF test system without the restriction of the test system structure.