MHD-EMP analysis and protection. Technical report. [MHD-EMP (magnetohydrodynamic-electromagnetic pulse)]
Abstract
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). MHD-EMP is similar to solar geomagnetic storms in its global and low frequency (less than 1 Hz) nature except that it can be more intense with a shorter duration. It will induce quasi-dc currents in long lines. The MHD-EMP induced currents may cause large voltage fluctuations and severe harmonic distortion in commercial electric power systems. Several MHD-EMP coupling models for predicting the induced current on a wide variety of conducting structures are described, various simulation concepts are summarized, and the results from several MHD-EMP tests are presented. To mitigate the effects of MHD-EMP on a facility, long conductors must be isolated from the building, and the commercial power harmonics and voltage swings must be addressed. It is found that facilities can be protected against MHD-EMP by using methods which are consistent with standard engineering practices. MHD-EMP Interaction Analysis, Power Line Model, MHD-EMP Protection Guidelines, Transformer Test.
- Authors:
- Publication Date:
- Research Org.:
- Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 5545496
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-269647/4/XAB
CNN: DE-AC05-840R21400
- Resource Type:
- Technical Report
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE; 71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS; 24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION; ATMOSPHERIC EXPLOSIONS; MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS; ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES; FORECASTING; MITIGATION; POWER SYSTEMS; SAFETY; DIRECT CURRENT; ELECTRIC POTENTIAL; ELECTRODYNAMICS; EXPERIMENTAL DATA; GEOMAGNETIC FIELD; HARMONICS; IONOSPHERIC EFFECTS; NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS; SIMULATION; CURRENTS; DATA; ELECTRIC CURRENTS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ENERGY SYSTEMS; EXPLOSIONS; FLUID MECHANICS; HYDRODYNAMICS; INFORMATION; MAGNETIC FIELDS; MECHANICS; NUMERICAL DATA; OSCILLATIONS; PULSES; RADIATIONS; 450200* - Military Technology, Weaponry, & National Defense- Nuclear Explosions & Explosives; 661320 - Auroral, Ionospheric, & Magnetospheric Phenomena- (1992-); 240000 - Power Transmission & Distribution- (1990-)
Citation Formats
Barnes, P R, Tesche, F M, McConnell, B W, and Vance, E F. MHD-EMP analysis and protection. Technical report. [MHD-EMP (magnetohydrodynamic-electromagnetic pulse)]. United States: N. p., 1993.
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Barnes, P R, Tesche, F M, McConnell, B W, & Vance, E F. MHD-EMP analysis and protection. Technical report. [MHD-EMP (magnetohydrodynamic-electromagnetic pulse)]. United States.
Barnes, P R, Tesche, F M, McConnell, B W, and Vance, E F. Wed .
"MHD-EMP analysis and protection. Technical report. [MHD-EMP (magnetohydrodynamic-electromagnetic pulse)]". United States.
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author = {Barnes, P R and Tesche, F M and McConnell, B W and Vance, E F},
abstractNote = {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). MHD-EMP is similar to solar geomagnetic storms in its global and low frequency (less than 1 Hz) nature except that it can be more intense with a shorter duration. It will induce quasi-dc currents in long lines. The MHD-EMP induced currents may cause large voltage fluctuations and severe harmonic distortion in commercial electric power systems. Several MHD-EMP coupling models for predicting the induced current on a wide variety of conducting structures are described, various simulation concepts are summarized, and the results from several MHD-EMP tests are presented. To mitigate the effects of MHD-EMP on a facility, long conductors must be isolated from the building, and the commercial power harmonics and voltage swings must be addressed. It is found that facilities can be protected against MHD-EMP by using methods which are consistent with standard engineering practices. MHD-EMP Interaction Analysis, Power Line Model, MHD-EMP Protection Guidelines, Transformer Test.},
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year = {1993},
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