4.14. Defining parameters of the Series Reactor and Shunt Reactor

 

           Shunt reactors are used in the high voltage transmission systems to mitigate increase of voltage due to the parallel capacitance between overhead lines and ground or cable conductors and ground. Series reactors are used to reduce short – circuit currents.

           Shunt reactor is defined identically as the capacitor or load. On the other hand, series reactor is more like a transformer but it has only one coil. Series reactor is connected between two busses and user shall define its voltage level, short-circuit power and nominal power.