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Analyses on Current Densities Induced Inside a Worker Using AC Arc Welder

교류 아크용접기를 사용하는 작업자의 인체 유도전류밀도 해석

  • 박준형 (순천향대학 전기통신시스템공학과) ;
  • 민석원 (순천향대학 전기통신시스템공학과)
  • Published : 2008.03.01
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Abstract

This paper analyses current densities induced inside a worker using AC arc welder. Applying the boundary element method, we calculate current densities induced in organs inside a worker in case he was located at 1cm, 3cm, 5cm, 10cm, 15cm, 20cm far from a power cable of AC arc welder. As results of study, we find a maximum current density induces at a heart surface and may be higher than $10mA/m^2$ of ICNIRP guideline if he works within 15cm from a power cable.

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