Magnetically controlled shunt reactor
| Process type | Shunt reactor |
|---|---|
| Industrial sector(s) | Electric power transmission |
| Main technologies or sub-processes | Magnetic control by DC bias |
| Feedstock | Electric power |
| Product(s) | Voltage stabilization and reactive power compensation |
| Inventor | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited |
| Year of invention | 2002 |
In electrical engineering, a magnetically-controlled shunt reactor (MCSR, CSR) represents electrotechnical equipment purposed for compensation of reactive power and stabilization of voltage level in high voltage (HV) electric networks rated for voltage classes 36 – 750 kV. MCSR is a shunt-type static device with smooth regulation by means of inductive reactance.