Developing the technology to apply these methods gives a network operator the evidence required to assist in targeting investment / cable replacement, with a net improvement in network performance. This project will develop a portable PD monitoring product that can be moved around the network, as tool in the prioritisation in cable replacement.
It is planned that the test results will be collated in a database, which, in conjunction with results from the testing carried out by other GB DNOs, will allow for advancements in the knowledge rules for future PD testing technology.