Systems and methods for detecting partial discharge in electrical components

A method, comprising:

• receiving a first signal indicating that one or more inputs associated with a drive are energized;
• receiving one or more acoustic waveforms from one or more acoustic sensors physically disposed on an electrical component after one or more transient voltages at the inputs have settled, wherein the electrical component is electrically coupled to the drive;
• determining whether the electrical component is experiencing partial discharge based on the acoustic waveforms;
• and
• sending a second signal to one or more control systems when the electrical component is experiencing partial discharge, wherein the second signal is configured to cause one or more electrical components coupled to the industrial automation system to electrically disconnect from the drive.

A monitoring control system configured to detect partial discharge in an electrical component, wherein the monitoring control system comprises:

• a communication component configured to communicate with one or more acoustic sensors coupled to an electrical component in an industrial automation system and a drive control system configured to operate a drive in the industrial automation system;
• and
• a processor configured to:
• receive one or more acoustic waveforms from the acoustic sensors;
• determine whether the electrical component is experiencing partial discharge based on the acoustic waveforms;
• and
• send a notification to the drive control system when the electrical component is determined to be experiencing partial discharge.