Remote and Safe Monitoring of Magnetic Fields Produced by Transmission Lines in Areas of High Concentration of Lightning Strokes

Carlos Alberto T.  Carvalho Jr; Ciro J.  Egoavil; Frank  Gonzatti; Felix A.  Farret

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol6.iss2.953

Authors

Carlos Alberto T. Carvalho Jr Universidade Federal de Rondônia
Ciro J. Egoavil Universidade Federal de Rondônia
Frank Gonzatti Federal University of Santa Maria
Felix A. Farret Federal University of Santa Maria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol6.iss2.953

Keywords:

Magnetic field monitoring, overhead transmission lines, lightning stroke areas, monitoring electromagnetic waves

Abstract

Monitoring of magnetic and electric fields in high voltage transmission lines (HVTL) of power plants and substations (SEs) is contemplated by Brazilian Regulatory Standard 616/2014. The measurement procedures of the magnetic and electric fields in SEs must follow a methodology in case of continuous field monitoring of the power equipment where it is common lightning stroke incidences. These monitoring procedures must be carried out in such a way that the recording of electromagnetic fields is done without necessity of exposuring the technical team to irradiation from the equipment and machines generating electrical power. This paper describes a prototype which is able to produce data at a specified safe distance from the irradiating area. The experimental recorded data was acquired, processed, compared and analyzed in areas of more intense radiation levels, acceptable levels and safe levels. This work aimed to establish basis of a technological innovation for the continuous recording of electromagnetic data, trying to cover the surroundings of transmission lines in urban environments, close to the generating units and substation installations wherever the highest levels of magnetic field could be found.

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