Above picture shows how NEPSI interconnects the iron-core reactor within the capacitor bank.. Note: Reactors are on line side of capacitors and are placed physically above them to protect capacitors from heat. Reactor and other components are typically interconnected with Copper Bus Bar as shown.

 

 

 

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Iron-Core Harmonic Filter
Reactors

NEPSI's Metal-Enclosed Harmonic Filter Banks typically come equipped with single-phase Iron-Core harmonic filter reactors. They are tuned as required for the application. In most applications, the reactors tune the capacitor bank to a frequency near the 5th harmonic (i.e. 270 hertz). In systems with large harmonic producing devices, the reactors may tune the capacitor bank to a number of different frequencies between the 2nd and the 25th harmonic.

Iron-Core reactors are of a single-phase design and are tuned as required for the system. The reactors are typically placed on the line-side of the capacitors.


Specification

Winding Copper Magnet Wire, rectangular to reduce eddy current heating
Reactor Insulation System R220C
Reactor Temperature Rise 90C (Above 60C Ambient)
Impregnation Process VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation)
Impregnant EPIC TC-0118 Epoxy or equivalent
Lamination High-Grade Magnetic Steel
BIL & Voltage Rating As required for the maximum system voltage
Current Rating See text below picture
Taps Provided as required
Gap Design Distributed and cemented to reduce noise

 

Figure 1 - Above Picture Shows Typical Features of a Iron-Core Harmonic Filter Reactor as Provided by NEPSI

The reactor current ratings are typically based on the following considerations:

  • The reactor core will not saturate for currents less than 250% of the fundamental current rating of the reactor.
  • Peak flux density of the core shall be less than 1.2 - 1.4 Tesla assuming all harmonic current peaks are 100% coincident (Core design is not based on RMS current rating of reactor)
  • When specific harmonic current data and system impedance data are provided, the reactor current spectrum will be based upon computer simulations and an engineering margin.

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Queensbury, New York 12804
Phone: 518-792-4776
Fax: 518-792-5767


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