Occupational Exposure to Power Frequency Fields in Some Electrical Transformation Stations in Romania

• Autorzy: Goiceanu C. , Danulescu R.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The aim of this study is to investigate the levels of electric and magnetic power frequency fields at 8 electrical transformation stations in the North-East counties of Romania and to check their compliance with standards Spot measurements were carried out on both electric and magnetic fields under overhead conductors of 110-, 220- and 380-kV installations. The magnetic field levels were several orders of magnitude below the reference level for occupational exposure set by ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation) or by Romanian regulations. In contrast, the electric field levels were about the same order of magnitude as the reference levels. In 2 electrical stations the reference level of 10 kV/m was exceeded at specific locations within the outdoor installations area. However, the additional reference level for short-time exposure included in Romanian regulations, 30 kV/m, was not exceeded.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

power frequency; electric and magnetic fields; occupational exposure; transformation stations

PL

transformator; pole elektromagnetyczne; zagrożenia zdrowia; Rumunia; narażenie zawodowe

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2006
• Tom: Vol. 12, No. 2
• Strony: 149--153
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 7 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Goiceanu C.

• Institute of Public Health, Iasi, Romania

autor

Danulescu R.

• Institute of Public Health, Iasi, Romania

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