Mitigation of Magnetohydrodynamic Electromagnetic Pulse (MHD-EMP) Effects from Commercial Electric Power Systems

Abstract

A large nuclear detonation at altitudes of several hundred kilometers above the earth distorts the earth's magnetic field and produces a strong magnetohydrodynamic electromagnetic pulse (MHD-EMP). This can adversely affect electrical power systems. In this report, the effects of this nuclear environment on critical facilities connected to the commercial power system are considered. Methods of mitigating the MHD-EMP impacts are investigated, and recommended protection schemes are presented. Guidelines for testing facilities to determine the effects of MHD-EMP and to validate the mitigation methods also are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA249577

Entities

People

  • E. F. Vance
  • F. M. Tesche
  • P. R. Barnes

Organizations

  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of Defense
  • Electric Power
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Pulses
  • Energy Systems
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Storms
  • New York
  • Phase Transformers
  • Power Equipment
  • Power Transformers
  • Telephone Lines
  • Transmission Lines
  • United States
  • Varistors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.