Simulation of EMP Coupling Using Electromagnetic Transient Solvers

This paper develops an approach using electromagnetic transients (EMT)-type software tools to perform electromagnetic pulse coupling analysis of arbitrarily oriented above-ground cabling systems. The proposed approach allows modeling of large, complex systems such as cabling systems within electrical substations with less complexity than previous methods. Additionally, the approach allows non-linear elements to be included in the model. The results from simulations using the proposed method are compared with results from testing of a four-conductor cabling system inside an RS-105 guided wave test facility.