Understanding the Role of Shunt Reactors in Power Transmission Systems

Jyoticeramic11 Apr, 2023Other

To counteract this effect, a shunt reactor is placed in parallel with the transmission line. The reactor is designed to have a high inductance, which allows it to absorb reactive power and reduce the voltage level on the transmission line. The reactive power absorbed by the shunt reactor is then released back into the system, which helps to balance the system's reactive power.