DocumentCode
1181925
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
Issue
6
fYear
1985
fDate
6/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1571
Lastpage
1577
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9510
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TPAS.1985.319174
Filename
4113265
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