Management of Mobile Resonant Electrical Systems for High-Voltage Generation in Non-Destructive Diagnostics of Power Equipment Insulation

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Abstract

This research presents the development and management principles of mobile resonant electrical systems designed for high-voltage generation, intended for non-destructive diagnostics of insulation in high-power electrical equipment. The core of the system is a series inductive-capacitive (LC) circuit characterized by a high qual-ity (Q) factor and operating at high frequencies, typically in the range of 40–50 kHz or higher. Practical implementations of the LC circuit with Q-factors exceeding 200 have been achieved using advanced materials and configurations. Specifically, ceramic ca-pacitors with a capacitance of approximately 3.5 nF and Q-factors over 1000, in con-junction with custom-made coils possessing Q-factors above 280, have been employed. These coils are constructed using multi-core, insulated, and twisted copper wires of the Litzendraht type to minimize losses at high frequencies. Voltage amplification within the system is effectively controlled by adjusting the current frequency, thereby max-imizing voltage across the load without increasing the system's size or complexity. This frequency-tuning mechanism enables significant reductions in the weight and dimensional characteristics of the electrical system, facilitating the development of compact, mobile installations. These systems are particularly suitable for on-site testing and diagnostics of high-voltage insulation in power cables, large rotating machines such as turbogenerators, and other critical infrastructure components. Beyond insula-tion diagnostics, the proposed system architecture offers potential for broader applications, including the charging of capacitive energy storage units used in high-voltage pulse systems. Such applications extend to the synthesis of micro- and nanopowders with tailored properties and the electrohydropulse processing of materials and fluids. Overall, the research demonstrates a versatile, efficient, and portable solution for ad-vanced electrical diagnostics and energy applications in the high-voltage domain.

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