Shunt reactors are devices that generate an inductive effect. Therefore, they are also called 'Inductive Load Reactors' and are used to balance capacitive-reactive energy in systems where it is high.

 

Shunt reactors are used to preserve the inductive character of a grid. By adding the reactor's inductive power to the capacitive power, the grid is enabled to operate within a suitable Q/P coefficient range.

      

In systems containing LED light sources, UPS systems, surge power supplies, and long cable networks, an increase in capacitive power consumption has been observed.

 

Capacitive reactive power in the system leads to many negative effects, the main ones being:

 

• Reactive energy results in penalty payments.

• It causes additional power losses in transmission lines and transformers.

• If the network has a capacitive character, system instability occurs due to voltage increase.

• It reduces the efficiency and lifespan of the energy system and the equipment and machinery connected to it.

• This results in less active energy flow into the system.

• It causes unwanted maintenance and repair costs in the energy system.    

 

To eliminate these problems, it is necessary to connect shunt reactors in parallel to the system. Shunt reactors create an inductive load, dampening the unwanted capacitive effect and thus eliminating the aforementioned problems.

       

Besides being used in compensation systems, shunt reactors are also used as inductive loads in electrical testing systems and laboratories.

 

We manufacture shunt reactors with standard specifications, but we also produce them in different voltage and power ratings to meet the specific needs of the facility where compensation will be applied.

 

If the harmonic distortion of the energy system is at high levels, a harmonic analysis report is required. If the reactive power balances of the phases are at different levels, the reactive load values of each phase must be reported.