Electromagnetic Interference Control in Buildings 2nd Edition

John Hyne, 2002 ISBN 0 9591333 6 4.

76 pages Catalogue No. PP-010-2. Available as .pdf version only (330 kb).

Since publication date there have been changes in EMC regulatory bodies, and in EMC standards which are now largely harmonised with those of the IEC.

This second edition of the popular text on the subject of electrical interference in buildings provides an introduction to causes and cures of electromagnetic interference problems often experienced but seldom discussed in public, those found in buildings of various types.

The text arose out of experience in solving electromagnetic interference (EMI) problems in various types of buildings and covers sources of EMI in buildings, EMI cures, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in planning and specifications. It is of interest to electrical engineers, consulting engineers, maintenance engineers, civil constructors, technicians, electrical contractors, architects, property managers, project managers, and others involved in building services maintenance and planning.

The author issues an alert to building designers and planners to the need to consider and budget for electrical interference problems early in the design process. During and after construction is too late to avoid cost and schedule over-runs.

General requirements for avoidance and solution of interference problems in office buildings are discussed, along with special requirements for computer centres, communications installations, hospitals and laboratories. Examples and case studies are used to explain the interference reduction and avoidance techniques discussed.

Abbreviated Contents: INTRODUCTION TO EMC, EMC Defined, The need for EMC, EMI VICTIMS, EMI Transport Mechanisms, SOURCES OF EMI, Unintentional Emitters, Intentional Emitters, Internal Sources, External Sources, INTERFERENCE CURES, Prevention, Physical Separation, Segregation, Screening, Filtering, Screened Cables, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, Computer Accommodation, Comcentres, Laboratories, Hospitals. EMP Protection, EMI CONTROL IN POWER SUPPLIES, EMC IN PLANNING & SPECIFICATIONS EMC Design Techniques, Site Surveys, Electromagnetic (EM) Audits, EMC Specifications, Bibliography, Acronyms & Abbreviations, Glossary, Formulas, Conversion Factors, Quantities and Units used in EMC, References, EXAMPLES & CASE STUDIES.