… PDflex – partial discharges analysis

PDflex is a software tool entirely coded in Matlab R2016b intended for computing a bundle of partial discharges (PD) parameters from the PD pulse waveforms recorded by a digital acquisition system.

This description already implies unconventional measurements of partial discharges or acquisitions in a bandwidth larger than the recommendation given by the standard IEC60270, but still lower than HF/UHF ranges.

The signals of partial discharges are conductive currents in a measuring circuit and not radiated signals recorded by antennas as with the HF/UHF methods.

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To start trying PDflex, go to Quick Start guide!

… Partial discharges measuring system

The main system developed for unconventional PD measurements comprises an oscilloscope as acquisition unit, a test platform having several electrode systems for the generation of different types of PD sources and the PDflex software tool. You can find more details about the system components in [3]and in the section publications.