Measurement and Modeling of Personal Exposure to the Electric and Magnetic Fields in the Vicinity of High Voltage Power Lines.
10.1016/j.shaw.2015.11.006
- Author:
Wafa TOURAB
1
;
Abdesselam BABOURI
Author Information
1. Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Annaba, Annaba, Algeria.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
electromagnetic compatibility;
electromagnetic fields;
human health;
HV power lines;
low frequency
- MeSH:
Algeria;
Electromagnetic Fields;
Heart;
Human Body;
Humans;
Magnetic Fields*;
Magnets;
Methods;
Pelvis;
Population Density
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2016;7(2):102-110
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
BACKGROUND: This work presents an experimental and modeling study of the electromagnetic environment in the vicinity of a high voltage substation located in eastern Algeria (Annaba city) specified with a very high population density. The effects of electromagnetic fields emanating from the coupled multi-lines high voltage power systems (MLHV) on the health of the workers and people living in proximity of substations has been analyzed. METHODS: Experimental Measurements for the Multi-lines power system proposed have been conducted in the free space under the high voltage lines. Field's intensities were measured using a referenced and calibrated electromagnetic field meter PMM8053B for the levels 0 m, 1 m, 1.5 m and 1.8 m witch present the sensitive's parts as organs and major functions (head, heart, pelvis and feet) of the human body. RESULTS: The measurement results were validated by numerical simulation using the finite element method and these results are compared with the limit values of the international standards. CONCLUSION: We project to set own national standards for exposure to electromagnetic fields, in order to achieve a regional database that will be at the disposal of partners concerned to ensure safety of people and mainly workers inside high voltage electrical substations.
