| 2008 №05 (08) | 2008 №05 (10) |
The Paton Welding Journal, 2008, #5, 38-46 pages
Safe level of electromagnetic field intensity in resistance welding
O.G. Levchenko, V.K. Levchuk
E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute of the NASU. 11 Kazymyr Malevych Str., 03150, Kyiv, Ukraine.Abstract
Sources and shapes of signals of the magnetic fields, generated by resistance welding equipment, have been analyzed to perform their reliable hygienic evaluation in line with new standards of Ukraine. Results of investigations of spectral composition and intensity of the magnetic fields, generated using different resistance welding methods, are presented. Recommendations for protection of welders against magnetic fields are suggested.
Keywords: resistance welding, electromagnetic radiation, magnetic fields, intensity, spectral composition, maximum-permissible levels, protection of welders
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