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The objective of the paper is to discuss a tool which is proving extremely efficient in partial discharge measurement studies. Though the technique itself is not new, its application to partial discharge studies is. I t will he demonstrated in this paper that it has tremendous power a n d this accounts for its rapid growth a s a n application in this field. The paper begins with the description of the fundamentals of wavelet analysis, wavelet categories a n d the properties of the associated wavelet transforms. PD pulses a s acquired from detectors composed of different detection circuits a r e investigated a n d numerically simulated, a n d a method on how to select optimally the wavelet corresponding to the representative forms of I'D pulse is then presented. Finally, applications of wavelet analysis to partial discharge studies a r e explored. The paper demonstrates that the wavelet based denoising method proposed in the paper can he employed in 'separating I'D pulses from electrical noise successfully a n d can be used in pulse propagation studies of partial discharge in distributed impedance plant to provide enhanced information a n d further infer the original site of the I'D pulse.

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Personal Transferable Skills have been placed on the higher education agenda, both by the recognition that there is the need for a flexible, adaptable workforce as we move into the twenty-first century, and by the requirements of both employers and students that graduates can make an immediate contribution to any job situation. This article reports on the findings of a survey carried out in one institution to review course provision for, lecturers' approaches to, and students" perceptions of the development and assessment of certain communication skills. A number of issues arise from the findings and these are discussed. The article concludes that, despite innovative initiatives, some radical rethinking is required if transferable skills are to be addressed seriously in higher education.

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