Exploring the Impact of Parallel Architecture on Improving Adaptable Neuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems for Gas-Insulated Switch Defect Recognition

Gas-insulated switchgear malfunctions during power system operation may occur due to electrical, thermal, or human errors in the manufacturing process. The leading causes of insulation deterioration of gas-insulated switchgear are discharging along the surface caused by dirt on the insulating material, internal discharge caused by impurities and cavities in the insulating material, corona discharge caused by poor assembly or construction at the site, and electric tree channel discharge caused by the intense internal discharge. Since different defects produce different partial discharge characteristics, the operating power equipment can be analyzed using measurement instruments to detect partial discharge for preventive equipment fault diagnosis, avoiding unnecessary power outages and losses; therefore, evaluating the defects in gas-insulated switchgear is essential. In this study, three gas-insulated switchgears were prefabricated with different defects before encapsulation, and the partial discharge data of each defect were measured by applying different test voltages. The adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) input data were used to evaluate the recognition effect, showing that the average recognition rate of the core for all defects was over 90%. The proposed system architecture can continuously accumulate the defect measurement database of gas-insulated switchgear and be used as a reference for constructing electrical equipment defect recognition systems.