ESTA 7% Detuned reactor - for use in PF Correction capacitor bank

Why use a harmonic filter reactor in a power factor correction capacitor bank?
1. Capacitor are required to improve power factor, and possible system interaction may occur with the
installation of a plain capacitor bank.
2. Permissible distortion limits of the local utility or IEEE-519 are
exceeded, and filters are required to reduced them.
3. A combination of 1 & 2 above, whereby capacitor are required
to improve power factor and with the addition of the capacitors,
permissible distortion limits are exceeded.

Benefit of using ESTA De-tuned reactor .

1. Pro-long the life of power factor capacitor by reducing
overheating, or fuse failure.
2. Prevent nuisance input fuse blowing or circuit breaker tripping.
3. Reduce over heating of transformer.
4. Reduce the harmonic current in the electrical supply system.
5. Addressing the harmonic problems created by non-linear load such as AFD's, AC-DC converter, DC
drives, welding m/c etc.
** The use of specific filtering factor requires careful system analysis. As a general rule, filtering factor
p=7% is used where imported harmonics from the power source is the main concern.

Specification of ESTA De-tuned reactor p=7% .

1. The reactor is manufactured to withstand 125% capacitor current (I1) at its rated operating voltage.
2. Harmonic current handling capacity (for p=7% de-tuned reactor):
I1 = 1.06 Ic ( fundamental current )
I3 = 0.04 x I1 ( 3rd harmonic. )
I5 = 0.31 x I1 ( 5th harmonic. )
I7 = 0.13 x I1 ( 7th harmonic. )
I th =1.25x I1
3. Inductance tolerance is manufactured to be less than ± 3%, for admissible capacitor tolerance of ± 5%.
4. Reactor Linearity Reactors still have 100% of their nominal inductance at 150% of their rated current.
This assures maximum filtering of distortion even in the presence of severe harmonics and best
absorption of surges.
5. Saturation of iron core: The reactor will not saturated (a drop of
10% of the inductance value) at 175% of rated current.
6. Design: comply to IEC 289.
7. Insulation class - Class H 180ºC. Vacumm pressure inpregnated
varnishing.
8. Operating temperature: 135ºC temperature rise at max. ambient
temperature of 40°C. Thermostat 145°C (NC) is fitted to the coil
windings for over temperature protection.
9. Testing: Insulation strength tested at 3.0kV.
10.Noise level: below 55db. - reactor will not hum at no harmonics condition.
*** Other specification available upon request.