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Electromagnetic pulse and the electric power network

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OSTI ID:6610055
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.
Research Organization:
Department of Energy, Washington, DC (USA). Div. of Electric Energy Systems; Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA); Zaininger Engineering Co., San Jose, CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6610055
Report Number(s):
CONF-840706-3; ON: DE84015403
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English