Protection of Telecommunication Systems in Electric Power Facilities from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP).  Part 1.

Vladimir Gurevich

Vladimir Gurevich Israel Electric Corporation http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9306-1299

Keywords: Telecommunication Systems, HEMP, Electromagnetic Pulse, Protection Elements.

Abstract

Telecommunication systems of electric power facilities play an important role in data transmission, telemetry, remote control and communication. At the same time, these systems are the most sensitive to, and the least protected from, High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP), compared to other important electric and electronic systems used in the electric power industry. This situation cannot be perceived as normal and thus calls for corresponding actions. Unfortunately, renowned technical means are often very expensive, and regardless of advertisement, claims they do not always ensure reliable HEMP-protection of telecommunication systems. An analysis of the situation and a new solution for the problem is presented in this article.

Author Biography

Vladimir Gurevich, Israel Electric Corporation

Vladimir Gurevich was born in Kharkov, Ukraine, in 1956. He received an M.S.E.E. degree (1978) at the Kharkov Technical University, named after P. Vasilenko, and a Ph.D. degree (1986) at Kharkov National Polytechnic University.

His employment experience includes: teacher, assistant professor and associate professor at Kharkov Technical University, and chief engineer and director of Inventor, Ltd.

In 1994, he arrived in Israel and works today at Israel Electric Corp. as a Senior Specialist and Head of section of the Central Electric Laboratory.

He is the author of more than 200 professional papers and 15 books and holder of nearly 120 patents in the field of electrical engineering and power electronics. In 2006 he was Honorable Professor with the Kharkov Technical University.

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