This book addresses one of the most pressing, controversial, and misunderstood areas of electrical engineering: the cost-effective prevention of electromagnetic interference and hazards in automated industrial systems. It focuses on civilian noncommunication environment.
Preface
Introduction: The Need for a New Approach
SOURCES: TRANSIENTS AND FIELD CONCENTRATIONS
Useful Theory
Real Sources
Counterproductive EMC Measures
References
TRANSFERS: START WITH DEFINABLE COUPLING
Conductive Transfer
Radiative Transfer
References
RECEPTORS: AN UNSUSPECTED MULTITUDE
Technical Receptors (FATTMESS Categorization)
Living Receptors References
SYSTEM ANALYSIS: AN INDISPENSABLE "MUST"
Understanding the Systemic Differences
Criticalness and Decriticalization
Reference
SYSTEMIC CONTROL: THE KEY TO (COST)-EFFECTIVENESS
Overcoming Handicaps
The Impact of "Safety First!"
EMC Commensurate Systems Design
Comments on Specific Classes of Civilian Systems
In Summary
References
SIMPLE SUPPRESSION: WHAT TO PUT WHERE
Suppression at Source
Suppression of Transfer
Suppression at Receptor
References
ABOUT SHIELDING: THE IMPORTANCE OF SIZE AND STRUCTURE
Frequency Domain
Time Domain
Conclusion
References
FILTERING FOR EMC: THROW AWAY YOUR FILTER BOOKS
The Insidious Problem
The Solution for Indeterminate Mismatch
References
GROUNDING AND WIRING, CONTINUED: YOU MUST PLAN AHEAD
Equivalent Lines
More About Voltage Gradients
Key Pointers for Architects and Contractors
References
STANDARDS AND TRUTHS: USE THE CODE AND USE YOUR HEAD
Basic Classes of Standards
Limits Inherent in Standards
The Three Truths
Fragmentation of Standards
References
COMMENTS ON MEASUREMENTS: MOST-NEEDED CORRECTIONS ONLY
At the Edge of the State of the Art
References
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS: LEARNING TO CO-THINK EMC
On Defining a Raw Problem
Coping with All-Too-Human Frailties
Problems, Problems: Improve and Check Your Understanding
Coming on Stream, Maybe
References
Index
Biography
Heinz M. Schlicke (Author)
