Minimum Separation Distance between Transmission Lines and Underground Pipelines Considering Electromagnetic Interference

本研究拟解决一个企业特有的问题，即考虑电磁干扰对设备、人员和公共安全的负面影响，确定输电线路与地下管线之间的最小分隔距离。虽然公司在这方面投入了大量的资金和精力，但是，到目前为止，还没有有效的指导方针来遵循这个最小分离距离。公司迫切需要一个有效的解决方案。本研究旨在提供一个评估工具，以确定输电线路和地下管道之间的最小间距，并建立一个指南，为不同类型的输电结构在该公司。研究成果可直接应用于该公司目前的实际，并为今后的输电线路选线提供指导。该公司将与面临类似问题的其他加拿大公用事业公司分享结果，这将改善加拿大公用事业公司在这一特定领域的做法，并使加拿大客户受益。该研究成果将显著减少输电线路与地下管线间电磁干扰的缓解工作支出，极大地提高设备、人员和公共安全。

The proposed research project is to address a company-specific problem to determine the minimum separationdistance between transmission lines and underground pipelines considering negative influences ofelectromagnetic interference on equipment, personnel and public safety. Although the company has investedsignificant funding and effort in this area, however, so far, there is no effective guideline to follow regardingthis minimum separation distance. An effective solution is urgently needed by the company. This study aims toprovide an assessment tool for determination of a minimum separation distance between transmission lines andunderground pipelines, and establish a guideline for different types of transmission structures within thecompany. The research results can be applied directly to the company's current practice, and serve as aguideline for future transmission line route selection. The company will share the results with other Canadianutilities facing the similar issue, which will improve the practice of utility companies Canada wide in thisparticular area and benefit Canadian customers. The research results will significantly reduce the spending onmitigation effort due to electromagnetic interference between transmission lines and underground pipelines,greatly improve the equipment, personnel and public safety.