Ceramic Spacer and Shunt Reactors
Shunt Reactors are the most compact & cost efficient means of compensating capacitive generation in long transmission high voltage power lines & extendable systems.
Why Steatite ? Steatite ceramic main features are
- High resistivity.
- Moderate strength.
- Excellent electrical insulation properties.
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion.
- Good mechanical stability.
- Economically manufactured to close tolerances & complicated shapes
The heart of every Shunt Reactors is its core. Precisely ground Ceramic Spacer is the key to manufacture a high quality core.
To produce low noise & low levels of vibrations a high quality precise core is required, for that ceramic spacers are precisely ground to parallelism of 0.01mm. These Ceramic Spacers are tightly glued on top surface of case pocket with special adhesive under vacuum and then subsequently pressed tightly under pressure so as to achieve desired flatness and parallelism on top & bottom surface. Ceramic Spacers for Shunt Reactors are manufactured as per customer's specification.
Ceramic spacers play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of shunt reactors, serving as essential components in high-voltage power systems. These specially designed spacers contribute to the efficient and reliable operation of shunt reactors by maintaining precise and consistent spacing between components. Crafted from advanced ceramic materials, these spacers offer excellent electrical insulation properties and mechanical strength, ensuring durability in demanding power transmission environments. The use of ceramic spacers for shunt reactors helps optimize the reactor's overall functionality, minimizing the risk of electrical breakdowns and ensuring a stable and continuous flow of power in the grid. With their high dielectric strength and thermal stability, ceramic spacers contribute to the longevity and effectiveness of shunt reactor systems, making them indispensable for modern power infrastructure.
Ceramic materials play a crucial role in the construction and performance of shunt reactors, a key component in electrical power systems. The use of ceramic for shunt reactor is essential due to their excellent electrical insulating properties, high thermal stability, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions. These properties ensure the reliability and longevity of shunt reactors, which are designed to stabilize voltage levels in power grids by absorbing excess reactive power. The ceramic materials used in shunt reactors contribute to their efficient operation, providing a robust insulation barrier that enhances the overall performance and safety of electrical networks. As technology advances, the development and utilization of specialized ceramic for shunt reactor continue to be at the forefront of enhancing the reliability and efficiency of modern power systems.
| Properties Equivalent To | Units | Steatite HF-82 |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | -- | Off White |
| Chemical content | -- | MgO Si O2 |
| Density | g/cm3 | 2.65 - 2.70 |
| Water absorption | % | 0.00 |
| Porosity | % | 0.00 |
| Flexural strength | Mpa | 130 |
| Compressive strength | Mpa | 850 |
| Vicker’s hardness Hv5 | Hv | 520 - 550 |
| Hardness on Moh’s scale | -- | 7 |
| Co-efficient of Thermal Expansion (25 - 1000o C) | 10-6K-1 | 8.5 |
| Safe operating temperature (No load) | ℃ | 1,050 |
| Thermal Shock Resistance (Down Shock) | ℃ | 100-150 |
| Thermal Conductivity (25o C) | W/M-1 K-1 | 2.30 |
| Max. Temperature of Operation | ℃ | 1050 |
| Parallelism minimum | mm | 0.01 |
| Precisely ground Steatite Ceramic Spacer elements ensure limb rigidity for low noise Shunt Reactors. |
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Precisely ground space
Ceramic pill carpet as core cooling insulator
Applications:
Ceramic Spacers pasted over cake
Low Noise Shunt Reactors Core
Column stacked
Shunt Reactors
