EMP research on electric power systems. [Contains bibliography]

Technical Report · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991

OSTI ID:5702563

Barnes, P R

In 1983, an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) research program was formulated by the Office of Energy Management of the US Department of Energy (DOE). Originally, the focus of this program was on pulses generated by atmospheric nuclear event. The purpose of the program is to provide a theoretical foundation, data base, analysis, and other techniques necessary to understand the response of utility electric power systems subjected to EMP and, as necessary, develop means to enhance the reliability of electric power systems under the influence of EMP. It was recognized that many of the technologies and systems developed under this program would be applicable to research on the general problem of protection and control of electric power systems against other types of major widespread disturbances. The EMP research effort has evolved into the Power Transients Program during recent years to include related transient phenomena in power system such as steep-front surges, lighting, and geomagnetic disturbances. This paper focuses on the progress of the EMP research. Major accomplishments, assessment results, and present EMP research activities are discussed. The major emphasis of this EMP research has recently shifted from assessments to cost-effective reliability enhancement.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 5702563
• Report Number(s): ORNL/M-1392; ON: DE91015270
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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SOLAR CORONA
SURGES
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