there is a 110KV HT line passing over the centre of my building at a height of 40 feet from the floor of ground floor.
What are the possible hazards that may be faced including health hazard?.
2006-12-30 21:16:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Could be a real problem if your an avid kite flier...
2006-12-30 21:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by Z 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is almost no known hazzard from the HT wires, other than the obvious, do not climb on them, do not touch.
From the wires, there is no known hazzard from electromagnetic radiation.
However, near the towers, there is the outside possibility of leakage across the insulators, which increases in damp weather, and you might see or hear the sparking. At a high enough voltage this discharge could emit low level X-rays with known heath risks.
If you are not near the insulators, no need to worry.
If you are, you could test for X-rays in damp weather by getting a film badge of the kind worn every day by X-ray technicians in hospitals. Keep it in the area of the building closest to the insulator for about a month, and then have it read for dosage.
That would tell you if there is any possible danger.
2007-01-02 11:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by Roy C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-31 07:43:18 · answer #3 · answered by ifureadthisur2close 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No hazard has ever been proven to exist by living close to a High Voltage line. Get to close you will be electrocuted. Oh and there are a bunch of unproven urban myths that exist.
2006-12-31 05:28:22 · answer #4 · answered by darscoind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i lived in denver colorado, they were really strict about not building under or near the power lines as you described...due to the fact that the electomagnitism or something like that is seriously bad for all living creatures.especially us!
2006-12-31 05:25:35 · answer #5 · answered by dragon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you have a pace maker?
2006-12-31 05:24:09 · answer #6 · answered by higg1966 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no hazard at all
2006-12-31 05:17:50 · answer #7 · answered by Dashes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋