Title :
Human exposure to ELF/LF in working environments: Reducing exposition in a 1800kW 10kHz industrial induction furnace
Author :
Mediano, Arturo ; Suarez, Jose M.
Author_Institution :
GEPM, Univ. of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Abstract :
This paper includes a brief review to the problem of human exposure to electromagnetic fields and the standards and regulations developed in order to protect people from the non-ionizing radiations caused by electromagnetic fields with special interest to the 2004/40/CEE, 2008/46/EC and 2012/11/EU Directives in working environments. The measurements and techniques used to comply with regulations are described in detail and an example of a facility including a 420V, 1800 kW induction furnace with magnetic field leakage at the working frequency of 10 kHz is described.
Keywords :
electric furnaces; electromagnetic waves; government policies; health hazards; induction heating; legislation; magnetic leakage; occupational safety; 2004/40/CEE directive; 2008/46/EC directive; 2012/11/EU directive; ELF-LF human exposure; electromagnetic fields; frequency 10 kHz; industrial induction furnace; magnetic field leakage; nonionizing radiation protection; power 1800 kW; regulations; standards; voltage 420 V; Coils; Electromagnetic compatibility; Electromagnetic fields; Europe; Frequency measurement; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; ELF; human exposure; induction; low frequency magnetic field; magnetic field leakage;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC EUROPE), 2013 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Brugge
