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Power lines and ionizing radiation

T Martinson1, P Wozniak, J Norman

  • 1Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, Green Bay 54307-9001, USA.

Health Physics
|December 1, 1996
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This study measured ionizing radiation dose rates near a utility power line. Results show no significant difference in radiation levels with or without the power line

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Radiation Physics
  • Nuclear Engineering

Background:

  • Utility power lines generate electromagnetic fields.
  • Nuclear power plants are sources of ionizing radiation.
  • Assessing environmental radiation exposure is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure magnetic fields and ionizing radiation dose rates near a utility power line.
  • To determine if proximity to the power line affects radiation dose rates.
  • To compare measurements during plant operation and shutdown.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized thermoluminescence detectors to monitor dose rates.
  • Conducted measurements at distances up to 100 meters from the transmission line.
  • Performed measurements during Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant operation and refueling shutdown.

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Main Results:

  • No significant difference in ionizing radiation dose rate was detected.
  • Radiation levels were consistent regardless of the presence of the power line's magnetic field.
  • Measurements confirmed baseline radiation levels near the facility.

Conclusions:

  • The magnetic field from the utility power line does not significantly alter local ionizing radiation dose rates.
  • Environmental radiation levels near the power line are not demonstrably affected by its electromagnetic field.
  • This finding supports the understanding of localized radiation exposure near nuclear facilities.