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Introduction to Partial Discharge (PD) Testing

In-person Training

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This training program will provide participants Introduction to basic application of Partial Discharge Testing in HV Electrical Assets in the substation.  This program will show how to measure, and how large a partial discharge in a system? The partial discharge measurements also show the PD testers, how to use them show the   surge tests and PD spikes.

At the end of program, the participant will be able to:

  • Learn and understand the basics of Partial Discharge testing
  • Will be able conduct in-service PD survey using UHF Method.
  • Identify different PD patterns
  • Analyze basic PD phenomena

Partial Discharge:

  • PD Theory
  • PD Detectors and sensors
  • Conducting in-service PD Survey using UHF/RFI Method (non-Conventional PD Measurements)
  • Analysis of Results
  • Actual Demonstrations
Engr. Eduardo Pabuna Jr., PEE

Assistant Vice President - Engineering Solutions

Westco Electrical & Equipment Corp.


He has 25 years of accumulated experience in Condition Base and Preventive Maintenance Testing, Power Systems Protection, Electrical System Design and Analysis, Electrical Safety and Technical Sales.