Comparative PD pulse burst characteristics of transformer type natural and synthetic ester fluids and mineral oils

The partial discharge (PD) pulse burst behavior in natural and synthetic organic ester fluids and mineral oils of the type used in transformers has been examined, using simultaneous wide and narrow band measurement techniques. This permitted the determination and comparison of both the overall charge transfer of the PD pulse as well as that of the discrete PD pulses comprising the PD pulse burst in the evaluated dielectric fluids.