Mitigation of Magnetohydrodynamic Electromagnetic Pulse (MHD-EMP) Effects from Commercial Electric Power Systems

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 en...

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Hauptverfasser:	Barnes, P R, Tesche, F M, Vance, E F
Format:	Report
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ALTITUDE DETONATIONS Electric Power Production and Distribution ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES ENVIRONMENTS FACILITIES IMPACT MAGNETIC FIELDS MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS POWER POWER SYSTEMS PROTECTION PULSES
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Zusammenfassung:	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 jointly sponsored by the Defense Nuclear Agency and the Department of Energy. Prepared in cooperation with Martin Marietta Energy Systems.