What is DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8 - HEMP protection methods about?
DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8 is an international standard that discusses the HEMP protection methods for the distributed infrastructure.
DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8 provides general information concerning the disturbance levels and protection methods for all types of distributed infrastructures.
A nuclear burst at a typical altitude of 100 km illuminates the Earth to a ground radius from the point directly under the burst to a range of 1100 km. This means that any distributed and connected infrastructure such as power or telecommunications observes disturbances simultaneously over a wide area.
This type of situation is not normally considered in the EMC or HEMP protection of facilities that are part of a distributed network as the impact of a local disturbance is usually evaluated only locally.
Due to its importance to all other parts of the infrastructure, the distributed electric power system (power substations, generation plants and control centres) and its protection are described in more detail in DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8.
Who is DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8 - HEMP protection methods for?
DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8 on HEMP protection methods for the distributed infrastructure for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of devices, subsystems, and testing apparatuses
- Installers of devices, subsystems, and testing apparatuses
- EMC testing authorities
- Electrical engineers
- Electromagnetic engineers
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8 - HEMP protection methods?
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of an equipment or system to function satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbances to anything in that environment. DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8 is a part of the IEC 61000 series.
DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8 aims to provide you with guidance on how to protect the distributed infrastructure (power, telecommunications, transportation, pipeline networks, etc.) from the threat of a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP).
To accomplish this goal, it is necessary to describe the special aspects of the HEMP threat to electrical/electronic systems that are connected and distributed in nature.
DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8 assists with the installation of the combination of apparatus used, components, and systems assembled and erected (individually) in each area.
DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8 provides guidance on the E1, E2, and E3 terminology for the early, intermediate, and late-time HEMP electric fields.
In general, the HEMP protection strategy for an infrastructure consists of four major components:
- HEMP immunity standards for new electrical and electronic equipment
- Selected retrofit protection including redundancy considerations
- Emergency operational procedures
- Plans for restoration in the event of widespread failures
By applying, DD IEC/TS 61000-5-8 you can learn about the installation and mitigation guidelines and HEMP protection methods for the distributed infrastructure for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), which can be beneficial for your business and can also help you to expand your business globally.
