Title :
Electromagnetic Pulse and the Electric Power Network
Author :
Klein, Kenneth W. ; Barnes, Paul R. ; Zaininger, Henry W.
Author_Institution :
Department of Energy, CE143 Division of Electric Engineering Systems
fDate :
6/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper defines the nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP)-electric power system interaction problem. A description of high altitude EMP (HEMP) characteristics, source region EMP (SREMP) characteristics, and magnetohydrodynamics EMP (MHD-EMP) characteristics are presented. The results of initial calculations of EMP induced surges on electric power transmission and distribution lines are presented and compared with lightning induced surges. Potential EMP impacts on electric power systems are discussed, and an overview of the Department of Energy (DOE) EMP research program is presented.
Keywords :
EMP radiation effects; Explosions; Lightning; Magnetohydrodynamic power generation; Nuclear weapons; Power engineering and energy; Shock waves; Surge protection; US Department of Energy; US Government;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1985.319174
