Motor-starting Reactor

Motor starting reactor helps limit the inrush current and the starting torque during the starting up of a large 3 phase motor. By doing so, the starting voltage of the motor can also be reduced, making it more efficient. Generally, motors are started with 70 % of voltage and the rest of the voltage, that is normally about 30 %, is dropped across the motor starting reactor. After 15 - 20 seconds, the reactor is switched off by contactors in the system.

 
Standards
Estel’s motor starting reactors are designed and tested according to IEC60076-6


Features 
Features and benefits
-  Can withstand high short circuit forces
-  Maintenance free design
-  Dry-type
-  Up to Class H insulation


Applications:
-  Starting of large motors
-  Manufacturing plants
-  Power generation plants