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How Will Line Reactors Help Your Variable Frequency Drive?

By Yin on 23rd Jun 2014

Updated on October 23rd 2025 While VFD's provide great advantages in process control and energy savings, they are also the largest cause of electrical power system pollution. Reactors have become a most common means of reducing th …

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What is a Line Reactor?

By Yin on 12th Jun 2014

A line reactor (also referred to as a "choke") is a variable frequency drive (VFD) accessory that consists of a coil of wire that forms a magnetic field as current flows through it. This magnetic field limits the rate of rise of t …

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Variable Frequency Drive Harmonic Mitigation

By Craig Hartman on 20th Mar 2014

Table of Contents Background of Harmonics IEEE 519 - Recommended Practices for Harmonic Control Effects of Harmonics Types of Harmonic Mitigation Equipment Harmonic Mitigation Cost Measurement Considerations Recommendations Appe …

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