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reactors and capacitors
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Hi cameronUK
Tests performed on reactoer are henerys or uh. these are just checks on values.
Caps are checked or tested by uf readings, or in the case of vars. you would check the resistance the manufacturer would tell you what value you should have.caps for pf are fused internally and you can measure between terminals the readings should be as near equal.
you would be better of having a service engineer call from say ABB CAPACITORS THEY ARE EXPERTS along with many more.
Barry.
Tests performed on reactoer are henerys or uh. these are just checks on values.
Caps are checked or tested by uf readings, or in the case of vars. you would check the resistance the manufacturer would tell you what value you should have.caps for pf are fused internally and you can measure between terminals the readings should be as near equal.
you would be better of having a service engineer call from say ABB CAPACITORS THEY ARE EXPERTS along with many more.
Barry.
Capacitor:
- IEEE Std 18- Standard for Shunt Power Capacitors (ANSI).
- IEC Pub 871-1, Shunt capacitors for a.c. power systems having a rated voltage above 660 V—Part 1.: General—Performance, testing and rating—Safety requirements—Guide for installations and operation.
Reactor:
- IEEE C57.21- Standard Requirements, Terminology, and Test Code for Shunt Reactors Rated Over 500 kVA.
- IEC Pub 289- Reactors.
Also check with NETA, Doble Test, Cigre or similar organizations
- IEEE Std 18- Standard for Shunt Power Capacitors (ANSI).
- IEC Pub 871-1, Shunt capacitors for a.c. power systems having a rated voltage above 660 V—Part 1.: General—Performance, testing and rating—Safety requirements—Guide for installations and operation.
Reactor:
- IEEE C57.21- Standard Requirements, Terminology, and Test Code for Shunt Reactors Rated Over 500 kVA.
- IEC Pub 289- Reactors.
Also check with NETA, Doble Test, Cigre or similar organizations
Reactorman
Electrical
Field tests on reactors are difficult, because if you apply full voltage the reactor will be at full power
You can measure resistance, and since the reactor is probably linear you could apply a low voltage across the reactor and read the current. There are also bridges available that can measure reactance. If you feel the need to apply full voltage as a test then you can place capacitors in paralell with the reactor to reduce the power required.
Good luck
You can measure resistance, and since the reactor is probably linear you could apply a low voltage across the reactor and read the current. There are also bridges available that can measure reactance. If you feel the need to apply full voltage as a test then you can place capacitors in paralell with the reactor to reduce the power required.
Good luck
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