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Brief communication: coaxial lines for multiphase power distribution

F S Barnes1, P Harwick, A Banerjee

  • 1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder 80309-0425, USA.

Bioelectromagnetics
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Coaxial cables effectively reduce electromagnetic fields from power lines and building wiring. This technology is beneficial for health concerns and high-speed data transmission near power systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetics
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Power distribution systems generate electric and magnetic fields.
  • These fields can extend into surrounding environments, raising health and interference concerns.
  • Existing wiring methods may not adequately mitigate field emissions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of coaxial cable geometry in reducing electromagnetic field emissions.
  • To explore the application of coaxial cables in mitigating health and environmental concerns associated with power systems.
  • To assess the suitability of coaxial cables for co-locating high-speed data communications with power distribution.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing coaxial cable geometry for power transmission and data communication.

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  • Analyzing the reduction in electric and magnetic fields compared to conventional wiring.
  • Investigating field containment within the coaxial structure.

    • Main Results:

    • Coaxial geometry significantly reduces the emission of magnetic and electric fields into the environment.
    • The shielding effect of coaxial cables is pronounced in reducing external field strengths.
    • Demonstrated feasibility for co-locating data and power lines with minimal interference.

    Conclusions:

    • Coaxial cable design offers a viable solution for mitigating electromagnetic field exposure from power systems.
    • This approach addresses environmental and health concerns related to electromagnetic radiation.
    • Coaxial cables enable safer and more efficient integration of data communications with power infrastructure.