Measurement of high voltage substation generated electromagnetic field

Yan Ma, George G. Karady, James R. Hunt, Bryce L. Priest

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3 Scopus citations

Abstract

High voltage substations produce strong electromagnetic fields (EMF) in the surrounding areas. People who live close to substations express concern about the possible health risk from the exposure to the EMFs. In this research, EMF characteristics are measured inside two 69 kV substations, and an independent and unbiased assessment of the EMF distribution in the substations is provided. The substation EMFs resulting from the field measurements are presented using 3-D plots and contour maps. The maps of EMF distributions and substation layouts are also overlapped to demonstrate their relationship. A conclusion is drawn by comparing the field measurements with the recommended limit of human exposure to the EMF.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2011 IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech
Subtitle of host publicationThe Power of Technology for a Sustainable Society, POWERTECH 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 5 2011
Event2011 IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech: The Power of Technology for a Sustainable Society, POWERTECH 2011 - Trondheim, Norway
Duration: Jun 19 2011Jun 23 2011

Publication series

Name2011 IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech: The Power of Technology for a Sustainable Society, POWERTECH 2011

Other

Other2011 IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech: The Power of Technology for a Sustainable Society, POWERTECH 2011
Country/TerritoryNorway
CityTrondheim
Period6/19/116/23/11

Keywords

  • EMF
  • Electromagnetic field
  • electric and magnetic fields
  • human exposure
  • substation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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