Shunt Reactor

Shunt reactors and series reactors are used widely in AC networks to limit overvoltage or shortcut current in power transmission. With a growing number of high-voltage overhead lines in a fast-changing energy environment, both shunt and series reactors play a key role in stabilizing network systems and increasing grid efficiency.

Shunt reactors are able to compensate for this capacitive load providing a solution to:

• Increase network stability
• Maintain an acceptable voltage level and within the limits compatible with network insulation
• Limit transient over voltages induced by switching operations
• Decrease line losses by capacitive current reduction

Typical applications include: wind farms, subways, urban distribution systems, industrial zones, substations.

• ANSI and IEC standards
• Applications: utilities, renewables, urban distribution systems, wind farms and industrial