Flashover vulnerability of transmission and distribution lines to high-altitude electromagnetic pulse

Journal Article · Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/61.53136· OSTI ID:6718621

Kruse, V J ^[1]; Tesche, F M ^[2]; Liu, T K ^[3]; Barnes, P R ^[4]

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1. Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (USA). Advanced Systems Technology Div.
2. E-Systems, Inc., Greenville, TX (USA)
3. Lutech, Inc., Oakland, CA (US)
4. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)

This paper estimates the vulnerability of transmission and distribution lines to flashover from the electromagnetic pulse generated by a nuclear detonation 400 kilometers above the earth. The analysis consists of first determining the cumulative probability of induced-voltage on three-phase lines, including shield and neutral conductors, for four operating voltages and then comparing these stresses to estimates of line insulation strength.

• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 6718621
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA), Vol. 5:2; ISSN 0885-8977
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
POWER SYSTEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
DETONATIONS
ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES
FLASHOVER
POWER DISTRIBUTION
CURRENTS
ELECTRIC CURRENTS
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
ENERGY SYSTEMS
PULSES
RADIATIONS
240500* - Power Transmission & Distribution- Environmental Aspects- (1990-)