Title :
A spreadsheet model for residential magnetic field exposure
Author :
Lamont, John Wa ; Mitchell, Alan J. ; Slump, David J.
Author_Institution :
Iowa Stae Univ., Ames, IA, USA
Abstract :
A spreadsheet program to estimate individual magnetic field exposure within a residence is described. The magnetic field exposure (MFE) program allows utilities a quick means of determining the relative magnetic field exposure for a specific customer without an extended measurement process. Magnetic field exposure is defined as the amount of magnetic field a person is being subjected to over a specified time, expressed in milligauss-hours. One result of the MFE computation is a composite exposure index (CEI) which is defined as the total magnetic exposure received from all sources divided by the exposure period. The program is based on two accurate means of computing exposure for appliances and power lines. It divides the information into exposure groups to better display the large amount of data
Keywords :
biological effects of fields; biology computing; biomagnetism; dosimetry; electrical engineering computing; magnetic field measurement; spreadsheet programs; appliances; composite exposure index; power lines; residential magnetic field exposure; spreadsheet program; Costs; Displays; Electric variables measurement; Grounding; Home appliances; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Power measurement; Transmission line measurements; Yarn;
Conference_Titel :
Power Symposium, 1990., Proceedings of the Twenty-Second Annual North American
Conference_Location :
Auburn, AL
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2115-X
DOI :
10.1109/NAPS.1990.151377
