High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) Impacts on Power Systems
Exploring the effects of High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) on power systems, including the three components of HEMP effects and how they can damage electronic equipment and impact power distribution. Learn about the different types of HEMP and their implications on critical infrastructure.
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Overview on EMP Dan Woodfin Director of System Operations ERCOT GRWG April 26, 2016
Electromagnetic Pulse Types High-altitude EMP Source Region EMP Intentional Electromagnetic Interference Others GRWG 4/16/2016 2 PUBLIC
High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) Any nuclear detonation produces an electromagnetic pulse; the effects of the EMP on electrical and electronic systems are generally along the line of sight For low-altitude detonations, the effects of the EMP are localized and generally eclipsed by other effects For a high altitude detonation, the line of sight may cover a majority of the US HEMP strength may not be correlated with device yield Exposure area for E1 HEMP burst at 100 mi. over Ohio GRWG 4/16/2016 3 PUBLIC
Three Types of HEMP Effects E1 Component energy pulse that disrupts or damages electronics simultaneously over a large area within a few billionths of a second after detonation E2 Component effect similar to lightning but over widespread area and at a lower magnitude E3 Component slower effect that produces ground-induced currents similar to a extremely severe geomagnetic storm but with a limited duration GRWG 4/16/2016 4 PUBLIC
HEMP Impacts on Power Systems E1 Component could damage electronic equipment, including that used for power system control, monitoring and protection (in addition to similar damage to electronics at end-use customer loads), as well as distribution line insulators and transformers E2 Component may have lower risk to power system components that are protected against nearby lightning strikes E3 Component could produce high ground induced currents (GICs), similar to a severe GMD storm. The geographic impact would be based on proximity to detonation, rather than latitude (effecting areas not typically thought to be vulnerable to GMD). The GICs would be much shorter in duration. Impacts from E2 and E3 Components may be compounded by loss of electronics (e.g. electronic relays) already damaged by E1 effects GRWG 4/16/2016 5 PUBLIC
Future Topics GRWG 4/16/2016 7 PUBLIC
Questions? GRWG 4/16/2016 8 PUBLIC
