Magnetic field measurements near stand-alone transformer stations

Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2013 Dec;157(4):619-22. doi: 10.1093/rpd/nct170. Epub 2013 Jul 7.

Abstract

Extremely low-frequency (ELF) magnetic field (MF) measurements around and above three stand-alone 22/0.4-kV transformer stations have been performed. The low-voltage (LV) cables between the transformer and the LV switchgear were found to be the major source of strong ELF MFs of limited spatial extent. The strong fields measured above the transformer stations support the assessment method, to be used in future epidemiological studies, of classifying apartments located right above the transformer stations as highly exposed to MFs. The results of the MF measurements above the ground around the transformer stations provide a basis for the assessment of the option of implementing precautionary procedures.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electric Power Supplies / adverse effects*
  • Electromagnetic Fields / adverse effects*
  • Environmental Exposure / analysis*
  • Equipment Design
  • Housing
  • Humans
  • Israel
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation Monitoring / methods*
  • Risk