Radio noise generated by overhead power lines is an important topic in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and high-voltage power engineering. Understanding its sources, characteristics, measurement principles, and technical background is essential for electrical engineers, power system professionals, and anyone interested in electromagnetic interference associated with transmission lines. This course introduces the engineering foundations of CISPR TR 18-1:2017 – Radio Noise from Overhead Power Lines, with a focus on the technical research, concepts, and developments that form the background of this subject.
Throughout the course, you will explore how radio noise is associated with overhead power lines, the role of corona discharge, and the influence of operating conditions and transmission system characteristics. The course also introduces the technical considerations associated with AC and DC transmission systems, measurement concepts, attenuation, and the interpretation of engineering research. You will examine the progression of technical literature, historical research findings, voltage-related considerations, and the development of calculation methods and industry practices referenced in the course material. These topics will help you understand how research contributes to the engineering assessment of radio noise from overhead lines.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the fundamentals of radio noise from overhead power lines, explain the relationship between corona and electromagnetic interference, identify important factors affecting radio noise, understand measurement and attenuation concepts, and recognize the technical background of CISPR TR 18-1:2017.The course also provides an introduction to the relevance of radio noise in power transmission engineering and electromagnetic compatibility.
