Scribd
Upload
450 views18 pages

Electromagnetic Field Interference in Buried Pipelines

Electromagnetic field interference can occur when buried pipelines are installed near high voltage transmission lines. There are three main types of interference: electrostatic interference which induces a voltage on the pipeline proportional to the transmission line voltage; resistive interference which occurs during lightning strikes or ground faults, inducing a voltage on the pipeline; and electromagnetic interference which induces voltage on the pipeline due to magnetic coupling between the transmission line and pipeline. The effects of interference include safety hazards to pipeline workers, induced AC corrosion in the pipeline, and damage to materials connected to the pipe. Standards like NACE SP0177 provide guidelines for evaluating and mitigating electromagnetic field interference in buried pipelines.

Uploaded by

Karthik Sundararajan
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
450 views18 pages

Electromagnetic Field Interference in Buried Pipelines

Electromagnetic field interference can occur when buried pipelines are installed near high voltage transmission lines. There are three main types of interference: electrostatic interference which induces a voltage on the pipeline proportional to the transmission line voltage; resistive interference which occurs during lightning strikes or ground faults, inducing a voltage on the pipeline; and electromagnetic interference which induces voltage on the pipeline due to magnetic coupling between the transmission line and pipeline. The effects of interference include safety hazards to pipeline workers, induced AC corrosion in the pipeline, and damage to materials connected to the pipe. Standards like NACE SP0177 provide guidelines for evaluating and mitigating electromagnetic field interference in buried pipelines.

Uploaded by

Karthik Sundararajan
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 18

Electromagnetic Field Interference In

Buried Pipelines

p 



v at is Electromagnetic Field Interference?
V Every current carrying conductor produces its own
electrostatic and electromagnetic field around its
surrounding w ic in turn induces voltage on t e
ot er conductors in t eir field.
V Installation of pipelines w ic are considered as
electric conductors near ig voltage transmission
lines can result in EMF interference.
›ypes of EMF Interference in Buried
Pipelines

›ypes of EMF interference in pipelines are

V Electrostatic or capacitive interference


V Resistive or o mic interference
V Electromagnetic or inductive interference
Electrostatic or Capacitive Interference

V › is occurs due to t e capacitive nature between t e


transmission line and t e pipeline t at acts as two plates of
capacitor.
V › e pipeline picks up a voltage relative to t e soil, w ic is
proportional to t e voltage in t e transmission line.
V › e pipeline must be grounded well if t e transmission line
exceeds over 115kv.
V › is electrostatic coupling is of minor consequences, since
because of better pipeline coating and effective grounding
for electrostatic c arge
Resistive or O mic Interference
V › is occurs w en t e lig tening strikes t e transmission
structures or w en t ere is a p ase ground fault.
V Due to t is a voltage cone is created near t e pylon grounding
system w ic in turn gets in to t e pipeline
V At t is time any one touc ing t e pipeline will get s ock
irrespective of distance and grounding.
V Protective measures s ould be taken in case:
V For long term interference ± 65 volt
V For s ort term interference ± 1000 volt
Electromagnetic or inductive
interference
V It occurs due to parallel routing wit t ree-p ase
ig voltage AC transmission lines.
V › e voltage is induced due to any p ase imbalance
in t e lines and magnetic coupling wit pipelines.
V › is type of interference olds t e major problem in
t e pipeline like safety, corrosion, etc
Comparison of EMF interference
V › e touc voltage is a defined quantity only w en t e pipeline
is present along t e transmission line profile, else w ere, it as
been set to zero.
V For t e o mic interference, t e curves reac es a peak at eac
tower location , w ere t e current flows in to t e eart .
V › e inductive interference decreases wit increasing distance
from center of t e pipe but peaks at t e pipe bending point.
V › e inductive component is greater in magnitude and extent
t an t e o mic component.
Evaluation of EMF interference

› e steps t at are involved are,


V Gat er background information.
V Develop a plan.
V Select t e proper tools.
V Conduct t e investigation.
V Analyze t e data and locate t e source.
V Select a solution.
V Verify solution performance
Effects of t e EMF interference

› e effects of t e interference in pipelines are

m Safety of t e pipeline personnel,


m Induced AC corrosion in pipelines,
m Damage to a material connected to pipe.
Safety Consideration: NACE SP0177
V All personnel must be aware of and recognize t e potential
s ock azards and be trained in t e approved safety procedures
V During construction, above ground sections can be made safe
wit a simple temporary grounding and bonding.
V varning signs s ould be posted and RED ZONES clearly
designated, including at electrical power system crossings.
V Bot NACE SP0177 and CAN/CSA-C22.3 No.6-M91
recognize 15 V as a potential s ock azard.
V C eck t e weat er forecast prior to beginning work and it
s ould be stopped w en lig tning activity is present.
V Always treat t e pipeline and appurtenances as a live
conductor.
Effect of AC Current During Contact

Remove is ands Muscular control is lost ›rouble inbreat ing

Needs medico
Do and Dont¶s in t e Pipeline Operation
Some Codes ›o Follow
V NACE SP0177-³Mitigation of Alternating Current and
Lig tning Effects on Metallic Structures and Corrosion
Control Systems´.
V CAN/CSA-C22.3 No. 6-M91,-³Principles and Practices of
Electrical Coordination Between Pipelines and Electric
Supply Lines´.
V EPRI Report EL-4147-V1-³Utility Corridor Design:
›ransmission Lines, Railroads, and Pipelines, Vol.
1:Engineering Analyses and Site Study´.
V ANSI/IEEE Standard C2, ³National Electrical Safety Code
(NESC)´ Rule 232C 1c
Induced AC Corrosion In Pipelines
V AC Corrosion is a corrosion induced in t e pipelines due to
t e induced ac current w ic are grounded t roug t e
small coating defects aving low resistance pat .
V › e factors influencing AC corrosion are
' Location of AC transmission line,
' Small coating defects in t e pipeline coating,
' Low soil resistivity at t ese defects,
' Hig AC current density at t e defects.
V According to t e researc its found t at AC corrosion
occurs wit induced voltages as low as 4V in t e pipeline.
á 
V Generally t e AC current c ooses t e very small coating
defects wit low soil resistivity to disc arge to ground
V From t e researc its found t at AC corrosion takes place at
a current density of
' 20 A/m2 ± monitor t e situation,
' 100 A/m2 ± possibility of corrosion, mitigation measures
as to be taken,
' 150 A/m2 ± distinct possibility of corrosion, mitigation is
essential.
AC Corrosion s owing Pitting on a
Pipeline
Prevention of AC corrosion
V › is type of corrosion will see for low resistivity pat in
defects and if t ere is no defects it will adjoin in ot er kinds
of corrosion and increase t eir rates so t ey s ould be
prevented.
V In recent years t e pipelines are well coated wit small
defects for grounding t ose currents.
V › e grounding s ould be done provided along t e lengt of
t e pipeline properly
V Near t e transmission lines care s ould be taken.
V Frequent measurement of t e induced current s ould be
taken and if any s ock is acquired it s ould be notified to
safety engineers.
› ank you

You might also like