Partial Discharge (PD) Monitoring Systems in Bangladesh are essential for safeguarding high-voltage assets—transformers, switchgear, cables—and preventing insulation failure. Utilities (e.g., PGCB, DESCO) and large industrial consumers deploy both offline and continuous online PD detectors from providers like OMICRON, Megger, and local integrators. These systems use acoustic, electromagnetic and ultra-high-frequency sensors to pinpoint discharge activity under live conditions. Routine PD surveys and real-time analytics help maintenance teams schedule targeted interventions, reducing unplanned outages and extending equipment life. Compliance with IEC 60270 standards guides test procedures and interpretation. As Bangladesh’s grid modernizes and ages, PD monitoring adoption is growing, driving improved asset reliability, lower lifecycle costs, and enhanced safety across power plants, substations, and manufacturing facilities.
