Measurement and analysis of power-frequency magnetic fields in residences:
Authors not listed · 2018
Researchers analyzed 3163 datasets from 100 Australian houses and found average magnetic fields ranging from 0.30 to 1.39 mG, with some emissions exceeding ICNIRP guidelines.
Plain English Summary
The study analyzed extremely low-frequency magnetic fields from 3163 datasets collected in 100 Australian houses across different geographical locations. Average geometric mean magnetic fields were 0.85 mG at beds, 1.39 mG in bedrooms, 0.39 mG at baby cots, 0.47 mG in children's play areas, and 0.30 mG in family rooms. Measurements showed considerable variation, with 21.83% of bed measurements and 33.33% of bedroom measurements exceeding 4 mG, and some emissions surpassed ICNIRP general public exposure limits. Away from electrical appliances, average fields in all rooms ranged from 0.30 to 1.39 mG. The authors suggest simple precautions can reduce exposure and propose their data collection model for future surveys.
Why This Matters
The researchers noted that ELF-MFs originate from household appliances, wiring, meter boxes, plumbing, power lines, and transformers. The authors state the data could serve as a reference for researchers and the public who lack measuring equipment.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{measurement_and_analysis_of_power_frequency_magnetic_fields_in_residences_ce1298,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Measurement and analysis of power-frequency magnetic fields in residences:},
year = {2018},
doi = {10.1016/J.MEASUREMENT.2018.05.007},
}