Study on UV optical field distribution of partial discharge in GIS disconnector based on ray tracing method

Abstract In order to clarify the distribution law of the radiation optical field of the gas insulated switchgear disconnector defect and determine the detection range of partial discharge optical sensor, the optical model of the gas insulated switchgear disconnector based on the uniform geometrical theory of diffraction theory is established based on ray tracing method, and the distribution of the radiation light field is calculated when partial discharge occurs at the key positions such as the basin insulator, shield, and support insulator barrel. Based on the maximum irradiance, average irradiance and attenuation characteristics on the shell interface, the distribution law is further analysed, and based on this, the optimal location of the ultraviolet detector is proposed.