An Electromagnetic Interference Problem via the Mains Distribution Networks

Abstract

The paper presents an electromagnetic interference problem, due to the proximity of two radio broadcasting stations which injected especially common mode conducted emissions over the maximal limits specified by the national regulations in the public low voltage mains network. These emissions determined the malfunction of the gas heating centrals Themaclassic Saunier Duval installed in the area. The problem was solved by the retro fitting of an extra EMI filter for the mains network, as presented in the paper.

Keywords

• electromagnetic interference
• conducted emissions
• EMI filter
• transfer characteristic