Mitigation of magnetohydrodynamic electromagnetic pulse (MHD-EMP) effects from commerical electric power systems

Technical Report · Sat Feb 29 23:00:00 EST 1992

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5034615· OSTI ID:5034615

Barnes, P R ^[1]; Tesche, F M ^[2]; Vance, E F ^[3]

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1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
2. Tesche (F.M.), Dallas, TX (United States)
3. Vance (E.F.), Fort Worth, TX (United States)

A large nuclear detonation at altitudes of several hundred kilometers above the earth distorts the earth's magnetic field and produces a strong magnetohydrodynamic electromagnetic pulse (MHD-EMP). This can adversely affect electrical power systems. In this report, the effects of this nuclear environment on critical facilities connected to the commercial power system are considered. Methods of mitigating the MHD-EMP impacts are investigated, and recommended protection schemes are presented. Guidelines for testing facilities to determine the effects of MHD-EMP and to validate the mitigation methods also are discussed.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; DOD; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States); Department of Defense, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 5034615
• Report Number(s): ORNL-6709; ON: DE92018547
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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