Demystifying Off-Line PD Testing for an Effective CBM Strategy

Yash Godhwani and Jason Aaron, MeggerCover Story, Spring 2025 Cover Story

Off-line partial discharge (PD) testing has emerged as a valuable diagnostic tool for assessing the insulation health of power cables, accessories, and switchgear. By detecting and measuring PD activity, this technique provides insights into the presence of insulation defects, which can lead to premature insulation failure if left undiagnosed.  Off-line PD testing is particularly useful in creating a condition-based monitoring …