Detuned, Series Filter Reactor

for Power Factor correction capacitor

* Superior Quality
* Proven Track Record Since 2000
* Comply to IEC60076-6:2007
* KEMA test Certificate of Compliance
* Design and Manufactured in Malaysia

Application of detuned reactor in a capacitor bank

1. To create a 'detuned' natural frequency with PF capacitor. This eliminate system resonance
with harmonics which will damage the capacitor bank.
2. To reduce the switching transient inrush current of capacitor. This will reduce the circuit
breaker failure and reduce flickers in the power system. In short it is used to prolong the
service life of the PF capacitor and breakers.
3. To reduce harmonics distortion and reduce the problems associated with this harmonics such
as overheating of transformer and nuisance tripping of circuit breaker.
4. To reduce the system 'noise' which may interfere with electronics and computer system.
5. Detuned reactor should be installed where there are inverter, AC variable speed drive, DC
drive, lifts, energy saving lights, UPS, computers, rectifiers, air-conditioners, or system that
consume current in a non-linear manner.

Detuned or Filtering % p
1. Filtering % p is the ratio of inductance to capacitance. It is not to be confused with the
impedance or reactance of an inductor.
2. This series circuit created a natural frequency: Fres = 1/ [2(L* C)^0.5]
For a 50Hz system:
p=7% = 189Hz
p=5.67% = 210Hz (for Malaysia, 6%, 204Hz is used)
p=14% = 134Hz (for Malaysia, 13%, 139Hz is used)
3. p = 7% is used where optimal protection to capacitor and harmonics reduction is acheived.
4. p = 13% is to be used where the system is rich in 3rd harmonics.
5. p = 5.67% is used where harmonics reduction in the system is required. This must be done
with care as it may 'import and magnify' harmonics current. It may cause system resonance
and premature capacitor and reactor failure.
6. If system THUD exceeded the limits of EN50160 of 8%, A system with p=8%, 177Hz reactor
may be used for capacitor protection. (EN50160:1999 is EU std. 2003 on power quality)

Unique Features Of Inter Win Reactors

1. Iron Core: High permeability, low loss 0.35mm silicon steel is used. It has about half the losses
of 0.5mm silicon steel. It result in a reactor with higher linear performance and is suitable to
be used in high harmonics environment.
2. Distributed gaps core: Multiple small gaps are used in the core. It reduces stray flux losses and
further enhance the linear performance of the reactor. Epoxy sheet is used in gaps.
3. Coil former (bobbin): DuPont engineering poly-amide resin. Suitable up to 180C operation.
4. Conductors Class 220C enamel alu-wire for small units. Alu-foil for bigger units.
'Skin effect' losses: the use of small wire and foil has eliminated this losses. (skin effect is
due to high frequency current that travel on a conductor surface)
'short circuit withstanding': alu-foil coil have good withstanding to short-circuit shock
protection. For current greater than 50A, most InterWin reactors are foil wound.
5. Layer insulation: DuPont pure Nomex is used for all sizes. It is UL approved for use as class
220C insulation material. Non flammable.
6. Terminations: Copper cable lug and bar. Non corrosive Alu-Cu brazing applied.
7. Thermostat: Bi-metal thermostat from Klixon is used. 150C, normally close type.
8. Varnish: UL listed 180C solvent-less, non flammable varnish. Completely immersed and
vacuum impregnated. Oven cured. Exposed core is painted with black varnish to improve heat
transfer and prevent rusting.

Specification of Inter Win Reactor

1. Fully design and manufactured in Malaysia.
2. Comply to the all major brand capacitor manufacturer's specifications on reactors.
3. EN50160 & IEC61000 on voltage harmonics requirement are the basic for designing the
harmonics current capacity of the reactor.
The maximum 'Total Voltage Harmonics (THUD)' the reactor will withstand is 8%
The maximum individual harmonic order shall not exceed:
3rd order = 5.0%
5th order = 6.0%
7th order = 5.0%
9th order = 1.5%
11th order = 3.5%
13th order = 3.0%
4. The thermal current limits shall be 1.05x the above RMS current value. It is also the current
value printed on the label.
5. Inductance value shall be -0.0%, + 5.0% of its name plate value.
6. Inductance linearity less than 5.0% drop of its initial inductance value. It is the ratio of peak
current and thermal current. Peak current = 1.414* (fundamental + total harmonics current)
7% reactor = 1.9x
5.67% reactor = 2.5x
13% reactor = 1.6x
* * For THUD greater than 8%, the linearity may be increase to prevent saturation of iron core.
7. Insulation class = Class H, 180C. Non flame supporting materials are used.
8. Insulation strength = 3.0KV 1 minute between life parts and body.
9. Operating ambient temperature = 40C max.
10. Natural cooling AN class. Exhaust fan is require to maintain the enclosure to less than 40C.
11. Vacuum impregnated varnish to reduce noise and prolong the service life.
12. Unmentioned specification shall be according to IEC60076-6:2007 Part 7 & 8.

PF Capacitor suitable for use with detuned reactor

When a reactor is series connected to a capacitor, the voltage impressed upon the capacitor increase
by an amount equal to the reactor filtering factor.
Uc = Un/ (1-p)
example: Un=415V50Hz, with 7% reactor
Uc = 415V/ (1-0.07) = 446.2V
Another factor to consider is the additional harmonics current drawn into the capacitor which will
also increase the capacitor voltage. Utility supply may also be supplying voltage higher than the
nominal rated value. For this reason, the rated voltage for capacitor shall be higher than that without
the use of reactor.
* * Use matching pair of capacitor with its reactor only, wrong matching voids all warranty.
* * For PF capacitor with star connection. It must be specified when ordering its matching reactor.

Measuring Reactor inductance and % p value.

Inductance - It should be done according to IEC60076-6:2007. - not by LCR meter.
% p - When at site and loaded, it can be done with PQ meter. Using the formula below:
% p = (output voltage of reactor Input reactor voltage) / output voltage x 100%.
* * read the voltage values at 50Hz from PQ meter, not the RMS value.

Dim en s ion of In te r Win De tu ne d Re a c to r

Fo r p = 6, 7 & 13% rea c to r, with 525V 50Hz c a p ac ito r a t 415V 50Hz o n ly (Ma la ys ia & Sin g a p o re )

Capa citor
Ucr 525V
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Am p
5.5
11.0
16.5
22.0
27.5
33.0
44.0
55.0
66.0
88.0
110.0
132.0
165.0
220.0

%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
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7%

Watt
35
45
55
65
70
80
90
110
125
155
170
190
220
260

mm
175
225
225
180
180
210
210
210
235
265
265
265
265
335

mm
175
210
210
235
240
240
240
240
295
310
310
352
352
370

mm
120
130
133
138
140
140
145
155
160
245
255
270
300
320

mm
67
67
69
74
112
115
115
125
133
140
148
160
170
175

mm
116
116
116
116
136
136
136
136
170
170
170
300
300
300

mm
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

kg
6
9
11
11.5
15
17
20
24
26
37
42
45
55
68

typ e
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B

%P -Un/Qc_Ucr/Qcr
DX07-415/3.4-525/005
DX07-415/6.7-525/010
DX07-415/10.1-525/015
DX07-415/13.4-525/020
DX07-415/16.8-525/025
DX07-415/20.2-525/030
DX07-415/26.9-525/040
DX07-415/33.6-525/050
DX07-415/40.3-525/060
DX07-415/53.8-525/080
DX07-415/67.2-525/100
DX07-415/80.6-525/120
DX07-415/100.8-525/150
DX07-415/134.4-525/200

25
30
40
50
60
80
100
120

27.5
33.0
44.0
55.0
66.0
88.0
110.0
132.0

13%
13%
13%
13%
13%
13%
13%
13%

112
120
135
160
190
225
265
330

210
210
265
265
255
265
335
335

295
295
352
352
352
370
370
370

155
160
245
255
270
320
320
340

125
133
130
140
160
170
175
185

170
170
300
300
300
300
300
300

10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

24
26
37
42
45
55
68
75

B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B

DX13-415/18.0-525/025
DX13-415/21.6-525/030
DX13-415/28.7-525/040
DX13-415/35.9-525/050
DX13-415/43.1-525/060
DX13-415/57.5-525/080
DX13-415/71.8-525/100
DX13-415/86.2-525/120

10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
80
100
120
150

11.0
16.5
22.0
27.5
33.0
44.0
55.0
66.0
88.0
110.0
132.0
165.0

6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
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45
55
65
70
90
110
125
155
170
190
220
260

225
225
180
180
180
210
210
235
265
265
335
335

210
210
210
240
240
240
240
295
295
352
352
370

130
133
138
140
145
155
160
245
255
270
300
320

67
69
74
112
115
125
133
130
140
160
170
175

116
136
136
136
136
136
136
170
170
300
300
300

10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

9
11
11.5
15
20
24
26
37
42
45
55
68

A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B

DX06-415/6.7-525/010
DX06-415/10.0-525/015
DX06-415/13.3-525/020
DX06-415/16.6-525/025
DX06-415/19.9-525/030
DX06-415/26.6-525/040
DX06-415/33.2-525/050
DX06-415/40.0-525/060
DX06-415/53.2-525/080
DX06-415/66.5-525/100
DX06-415/79.8-525/120
DX06-415/99.7-525/150

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** Specification subject to change without prior notice.

** Other size and dimension available upon request.
Product of:

Inter Win Engineering Sdn Bhd. (495888-U)

10 & 12, Jln Anggerik Mokara 31/ 51, Kota Kemuning, Sek 31, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-5121 1288 Fax: +603-5121 0621 Email: interwin@streamyx.com

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