Prof. Stefan Tenbohlen delivered a seminar on “Partial Discharge – Fundamentals, Testing, and Industry Experience” at the University of Queensland. Together with Dr. Hui Ma (University of Queensland) and Florian Predl (OMICRON electronics), he provided a solid theoretical foundation on partial discharge (PD) in power transformers, along with an overview of current measurement techniques.
To bridge theory with practice, we demonstrated these techniques in the HV laboratory. The course also highlighted numerous case studies where both conventional and unconventional PD measurement techniques successfully detected and localized PD, ensuring reliable transformer operation.
A particular focus was on UHF PD measurement and monitoring, which offers high sensitivity and strong noise immunity, making it an invaluable tool for operation and maintenance engineers across generation, transmission, and distribution. By providing deep insights into PD behavior, these advanced techniques enhance transformer reliability and performance.
The participants came from several industries including power utilities and service providers. There were many interesting discussions generated between the participants and the presenters. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with students and professionals, exchange knowledge, and contribute to the industry’s ongoing advancements.


