Numerical Simulation for DC PD in Void

Abstract

A numerical simulation for DC PD in void is put forward based on the PD physical process. The finite difference method is used to calculate the electric field distribution, and both of the stochastic property and the accumulation of the charge after PD on the void surfaces are considering in the model. The time of PD occurring, the amount of discharge and the voltage across the void are calculated. Meanwhile, the relationship between the DC voltage and the PD time interval or repetition rate is also simulation, the results show that with the increase of the DC voltage, the PD interval corresponding decreases exponentially and the repetition rate increases exponentially.