Summary
The rapid integration of renewables and the drive towards net zero are accelerating transmission network upgrades, often within shared corridors that co-locate overhead lines, pipelines, and other utilities. While this approach optimises land use, it introduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) risks for metallic pipelines through capacitive, inductive, and conductive coupling. Unmanaged EMI can lead to AC corrosion, hazardous touch voltages, and operational safety concerns-issues amplified by voltage uprating and higher current flows.
Read more Read lessThis paper presents a holistic, lifecycle EMI management framework spanning planning, detailed design, and operation. The approach integrates early risk assessment, stakeholder collaboration, advanced modelling, mitigation strategies such as optimised conductor phasing and gradient control wires, and continuous monitoring using GPS-synchronised systems.
Practical case studies from Great Britain demonstrate how predictive analytics and proactive design ensure compliance, safeguard personnel, and support sustainable expansion of energy infrastructure.
Additional informations
| Publication type | Session Materials |
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| Reference | C4_11905_2026 |
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| Publisher | CIGRE |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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| File size | 1 MB |
| Price for non member | 30 € |
| Price for member | 30 € |
Authors
NEGI Himanshu - Arcadis United Kingdom; MANGLAM Kumar - Arcadis United Kingdom; ALE Krishna - Arcadis United Kingdom; THOMPSON Colin - SSEN Transmission United Kingdom
Keywords
AC Corrosion, AC interference, Common utility corridor, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic interference (EMI), Earthing systems, Low frequency induction (LFI), Metallic pipelines, Pipeline safety
