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Shunt reactor are generally employed at the end of long transmission line. During charging of line due to ferranti effect receiving end voltage increases dangerously to control this shunt reactors are used.

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Shunt Reactors

For extra-high-voltage (EHV) transmission lines, due to the long distance, the space between the overhead line and the ground naturally forms a capacitor parallel to the transmission line, which causes an increase of voltage along the distance. Depending on the distance, the profile of the line and the power being transmitted, a Shunt Reactor is necessary either at the line terminals or in the middle. The advanced design and production technology will ensure the product has low loss and low noise level.

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When the network becomes larger, sometimes the short-circuit current on a transmission line will exceed the short-circuit current rating of the equipment. Upgrading of system voltage, upgrading of equipment rating or employing high-impedance Transformers are far more expensive than installing oil-immersed Series Reactors in the line.

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any of had know he purpose of shunt reactor?

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A DC shunt reactor limits the DC harmonics or ripple seen at the output.

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