IPS presentation - IPS - Radio and Space Services
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GICs in Power Networks<br />
Magnetic field<br />
Transformer burnout occurred in<br />
Canada (Hydro-Quebec 1989)<br />
South Africa<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong> 2001<br />
Induced current in power grid<br />
Magnetic field<br />
Induced current in power grid<br />
• New Zeal<strong>and</strong> Previously considered safe<br />
due to mid-latitude location<br />
• Prior to 2001 no GIC related faults<br />
recorded<br />
• Fault attributed to premature ageing<br />
• Analogous situation between NZ south<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Tasmania