DC reactor (DC choke)

DC reactor is used to improve the input power factor of the inverter power supply and reduce harmonics.Install DC-reactor when the power supply capacity is 500 kVA or more and the power supply capacity is 10 times or more than that of the inverter’s capacity, or when a distortion generating source such as a thyristor or a large-capacity inverter is connected to the same wiring leads.

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DC reactor (DC choke)

DC reactor is used to improve the input power factor of the inverter power supply and reduce harmonics.Install DC-reactor when the power supply capacity is 500 kVA or more and the power supply capacity is 10 times or more than that of the inverter’s capacity, or when a distortion generating source such as a thyristor or a large-capacity inverter is connected to the same wiring leads.

 

Comparison of AC reactor and DC reator

Reactor Efficiency
Power factor improvement Harmonics reduction External surge voltage reduction
Ac reactor o o o
DC reactor oo oo x

oo: Yes (Effect large)
o: Yes
x: No

The DC reactor is more effective than the input reactor in improving the power factor. We recommend joint use of the input reactor, that is effective in suppressing external surges,when facilities where the inverter is to be applied require high reliability.

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