The verification of the limits of the population’s exposure to the magnetic field generated by double-circuit power lines from field measurements carried out on site is not trivial. It requires knowledge of the power line current instant values during the measurement period, the determination of the relationship between current and field at the measurement points (made more complex by the double-circuit overhead line configuration) and the use of that relationship to extrapolate the field values. Nevertheless, the verification of exposure limits for double-circuit power lines from on-site measurements is often conducted with rough, or not particularly stringent, procedures. A practical and straightforward procedure of general validity for non-optimized double-circuit lines is proposed here. No specific measurement position or conductors disposition knowledge is required as well as no complex three-dimensional finite element method code is necessary. The procedure, potentially also applicable to high- and extra-high-voltage lines, is validated on a medium-voltage (15 kV) double-circuit overhead power line study case. Exposure limits assessment suggests that if the line is operated at its rated capacity (230/285 A), the 3 μT quality target is missed. Results are provided with a 95% confidence interval ranging from ±100 nT to ±140 nT in all the cases.

Landini, M., Mazzanti, G., Mandrioli, R. (2021). Procedure for Verifying Population Exposure Limits to the Magnetic Field from Double-Circuit Overhead Power Lines. ELECTRICITY, 2(3), 342-358 [10.3390/electricity2030021].

Procedure for Verifying Population Exposure Limits to the Magnetic Field from Double-Circuit Overhead Power Lines

Landini, Marco
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;
Mazzanti, Giovanni
;
Mandrioli, Riccardo
Ultimo
2021

Abstract

The verification of the limits of the population’s exposure to the magnetic field generated by double-circuit power lines from field measurements carried out on site is not trivial. It requires knowledge of the power line current instant values during the measurement period, the determination of the relationship between current and field at the measurement points (made more complex by the double-circuit overhead line configuration) and the use of that relationship to extrapolate the field values. Nevertheless, the verification of exposure limits for double-circuit power lines from on-site measurements is often conducted with rough, or not particularly stringent, procedures. A practical and straightforward procedure of general validity for non-optimized double-circuit lines is proposed here. No specific measurement position or conductors disposition knowledge is required as well as no complex three-dimensional finite element method code is necessary. The procedure, potentially also applicable to high- and extra-high-voltage lines, is validated on a medium-voltage (15 kV) double-circuit overhead power line study case. Exposure limits assessment suggests that if the line is operated at its rated capacity (230/285 A), the 3 μT quality target is missed. Results are provided with a 95% confidence interval ranging from ±100 nT to ±140 nT in all the cases.
2021
Landini, M., Mazzanti, G., Mandrioli, R. (2021). Procedure for Verifying Population Exposure Limits to the Magnetic Field from Double-Circuit Overhead Power Lines. ELECTRICITY, 2(3), 342-358 [10.3390/electricity2030021].
Landini, Marco; Mazzanti, Giovanni; Mandrioli, Riccardo
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