Dry-type air-core Reactors
Reactor application
Advantages of Air Core Shunt
Reactors versus Oil-filled
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Dry-type air-core Reactors
Reactor application
Advantages of Air Core Shunt
Reactors versus Oil-filled
Insulation to ground provided by support insulators
- Major insulation to ground is provided by support insulators. This is a significant
feature which adds to the reliability of a dry-type air-core reactor, due to the self
healing nature of porcelain in case of a dielectric breakdown (flash-over) to
ground.
- Oil-immersed iron-core reactors utilize a complex oil and paper insulation
system. A dielectric failure to ground (winding to tank or core) could result in
severe damage to the reactor.
- Air Core Shunt Reactors are also not using Bushings which eliminates a
possible failure location.
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Dry-type air-core Reactors
Reactor application
Advantages of Air Core Shunt
Reactors versus Oil-filled
Lower acoustic sound level
- Since dry-type air-core reactors have no iron core, the only source of vibration
are the windings (no core, no vans….).
- Accurate analytic models for audible noise calculation ensures fully optimized
designs can be achieved so as to minimize the total sound power generated by
the dry-type air-core reactor.
- Inherently the acoustic noise generated by a dry-type air-core reactor is lower
when compared to an oil-immersed iron-core reactor.
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Dry-type air-core Reactors
Reactor application
Advantages of Air Core Shunt
Reactors versus Oil-filled
Transport and handling
- The weight of dry-type air-core reactors is significantly lower when compared to
oil-immersed iron-core reactors.
- Due to their construction, transportation of dry-type air-core reactors is very
secure. This is an important consideration for long transport distances,
especially for transportation by truck or train.
- Dry-type air-core reactors are much easier to handle during installation.
- Easier handling during transportation and installation can result in considerable
cost savings.
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Dry-type air-core Reactors
Reactor application
Advantages of Air Core Shunt
Reactors versus Oil-filled
Economics
- The initial investment cost for dry-type air-core reactors is typlically lower when
compared to oil-immersed iron core reactors
- Spare reactors: possible to buy only one spare phase instead of 3-phase oil filled
reactor
- Evaluating the total installation cost and operation expenses, dry-type air-core
reactors provide a significant cost advantage since:
* no need for oil collection system
* no need for fire protective walls and fire extinguishing system
* no need for auxiliary systems, such as oil pumps and fans for cooling…
* no need for dissolved gas analysis
* no risk of bushings failure
- Usually shorter lead time 6-8 months v’s 1 year (best to date 12 weeks)
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