Analysis and development of an electromagnetic exposure map based in spatial interpolation. Issue 8 (1st April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: de Andrade, H.D.; de Figuêiredo, A.L.; Fialho, B.R.; da S. Paiva, J.L.; Queiroz Júnior, I. de S.; Sousa, M.E.T.
• Is Part Of: Electronics letters. Volume 56:Issue 8(2020)
• Page Start: 373
• Page End: 375
• Publication Date: 2020-04-01
• Subjects: interpolation -- electromagnetic fields -- substations; artificial sources -- electromagnetic emission -- electromagnetic fields -- EMF exposure levels -- spatial distribution -- power circuits -- measurement protocols -- spatial interpolation methods -- contour map -- electromagnetic exposure map -- electricity -- voltage 230.0 kV -- frequency 60.0 Hz; Electronics -- Periodicals; 621.381
• DOI: 10.1049/el.2019.3854
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0013-5194

Abstract

Abstract : The increasing demand for electricity has led humans to a growing exposure to artificial sources of electromagnetic emission, making it essential to determine the intensity of electromagnetic fields (EMFs), which is subject to the population of a given area. This Letter proposes an analysis of EMF exposure levels and spatial distribution over the region of the input and power circuits of a 230 kV/60 Hz air‐insulated substation. For this, measurement protocols were determined based on current standards and from spatial interpolation methods, a contour map was developed, allowing a complete evaluation of the behaviour and levels of EMF throughout the region. The results obtained indicate that exposure levels in this region are below those recommended by regulatory agencies.