Title :
Simulation of geomagnetic currents induced in a power system by magnetohydrodynamic electromagnetic pulses
Author :
Rackliffe, G.B. ; Crouse, J.C. ; Legro, J.R. ; Kruse, V.J.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electr. Corp., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
fDate :
1/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The quasi-DC currents induced on a power system by a simulated magnetohydrodynamic-electromagnetic pulse (MHD-EMP) is quantified. The determination of the currents is based on the similarity between the effects of MHD-EMP and the impact of geomagnetic storms. It is shown how the methodology to calculate geomagnetic-induced currents from solar storms has been modified to calculate the currents induced by an MHD-EMP event. Results for the Arizona Public System are given
Keywords :
electromagnetic pulse; magnetic storms; power systems; Arizona Public System; MHD-EMP; geomagnetic storms; geomagnetic-induced currents; magnetohydrodynamic electromagnetic pulses; power system; quasi-DC currents; EMP radiation effects; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic transients; Geomagnetism; Magnetohydrodynamic power generation; Power system modeling; Power system simulation; Power system transients; Pulse power systems; Storms;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
