Causes of discharge at dense busbar joints

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Causes: Overvoltage (lightning strikes, switching surges), insulation aging, mechanical damage to insulation (cuts, abrasions), contamination (dust, moisture, chemicals) on the insulation surface, excessive heat. With new energy technologies rapidly iterating, energy storage systems are advancing toward high energy/power density. Industry trends indicate the overcurrent issue at copper busbar lap joints has become a critical bottleneck for new energy development, urging innovative solutions. Busbars are key elements in many electrical distribution network systems, such as switchgear assemblies, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable energy systems (solar/PV wind), data centers, industrial electrical panels, substations, and manufacturing sites. Infrared diagnosis of busbar discharge involves temperature measurement, calculation of relative temperature difference (accounting for ambient temperature), and comparison with normally operating busbars.

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