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CORPORATE
PROFILE
When Efficiency Matters

Quality Power is a technology leader in the field of Power

Products, Systems, Solutions and Automation. Building on our
core strengths of technology leadership, pioneering spirit and
a sustainable approach to business, Quality Power helps its
customers to become more profitable while lowering
environmental impact.

Founded in 1972, Quality Power Group operates, multiple

facilities in India, Turkey, United Kingdom, Australia and has
upcoming facilities in United States of America and Europe.
With a constant emphasis of R & D, Quality Power multiple
labs in for its 11 product categories up to 800 kV Systems.
With multiple patents and recognitions, it is one of the
industry leaders in the field of Reactive Power Compensation
and Electrical Power systems.

Quality Power is an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

certified company with ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
having a satisfied customer base in over 105 countries and
an international spread of 35 representative offices.

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 DRY Q
TECHNOLOGY
Design & Construction
Air Core Dry Type Epoxy Encapsulated Cylindrical design.
Compliant with IEC 60076 – 6/ IEEE C57/Equivalent
Lorentz Force Density(Secondary)
Vector Plot: N/m 3

Case: 1 Num of Turns

Step: 1
Frequency: Hz 5.000E+01

± 0.5% Tolerance for better tuning of Harmonic Filters

Phase: 0

Taps Provided on demand

Higher efficiency design – Lowest Losses
Insulation up to 1800 kVp
High Altitude Corrections
Graded/Uniform Insulations
Linear Impulse Distribution Short Circuit Force Analysis
Fault Currents up to 80 kA
Magnetic Field Plots
Sound/Acoustics Plot for Power & Harmonic Frequencies
Accurate Temperature/Hot Spot Prediction
High resistance to short circuit forces due to Resin Impregnation technology Temperature Plot

Adaptable Temperature construction from -50 to +55 deg C.

REACTORS Accessories including Snow Hats, Bird Barriers, Sound Shields & Enclosures.
"Tesla Q" Enclosures for low magnetic interference and better thermal dissipation.
Special design constructions for compliance to high seismic requirements.

Acoustic Prediction

1/3 Height from Top 1/2 Height from Top 2/3 Height from Top Magnetic Field Plot
 The steady state voltage across these reactors is usually low compared to the system
voltage; however switching will cause transient voltages at the resonant frequencies
formed by the capacitors and reactors which may be considerably higher.

HARMONIC FILTER DAMPING & For filter and damping reactors under normal operation, the current flowing through
DISCHARGE REACTORS ASSOCIATED the reactor is composed of a power frequency current and a
current. For damping reactors, the power frequency current
superimposed harmonic
is usually much greater
WITH CAPACITORS than the harmonic current whereas for filter reactors the specific application will
determine the ratio of the two current components

Capacitor Inrush current damping The short circuit withstand ability of the
reactors are generally used in series reactor is designed depending whether

01 with the capacitor bank either in the

line or neutral side forZ limiting the
the reactor is placed on line or neutral side
of the capacitor bank. They are extensively
switching inrush current. used with MV and HV capacitor banks.

THE TYPICAL APPLICATIONS INCLUDE

01
Filter reactors connected in series or in parallel with
capacitors to reduce or block harmonics or control signals
(ripple signals) with frequencies up to 10kHz

Damping reactors connected in series with shunt Discharge reactors used in the

02 capacitors to limit the inrush current when capacitor is

energized, limit the outrush current during closing faults
or adjacent capacitor switching and/or to detune
03 bypass / discharge circuit of high
voltage power system series
capacitor bank applications to limit
capacitor banks in order to avoid resonance with the the current under fault conditions.
power system
 02 FACTS APPLICATION
REACTORS

Discharge reactors are usually installed with the

FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) FACTS reactors can be used in both transmission and
associated series capacitor banks on an insulated
reactors are specialized types of AC reactors distribution systems, and they can be connected at
platform. Therefore, the reactor insulation
that are used in power transmission systems various points in the system, such as at substations,
requirements are dictated by the insulation
to control the flow of electrical power. They transmission lines, and interconnections between
coordination for the series capacitor arrangement
are designed to provide a high degree of different power systems. They are a key element of
rather than by the system voltage.
flexibility and control over the transmission the smart grid technology, that enables to have more
system, allowing it to respond to changing efficient use of the power grid by controlling the
Quality power manufactures highly efficient, low power demands and conditions. power flow, adjusting the voltage level, and
loss air core reactors for capacitor applications up providing better stability to the system.
to 800kv systems. FACTS reactors are typically used in
conjunction with other FACTS devices, such as
thyristor- controlled series compensators
(TCSCs) and static var compensators (SVCs), to
provide precise control over the transmission
system. They can be used to control voltage
and power flow, as well as to improve system
stability and power quality.
 The reactors current can be controlled in a
continuous manner from zero, if the switch
is turned off, to its maximum value, when
THYRISTOR the reactor is directly connected to the

01 CONTROLLED
source.

REACTORS Quality power manufactures highly robust

TCR's with Q Factor > 175 up to 90 MVAR
per coil.

A thyristor-controlled
thyristor-controlled reactor
reactor(TCR)
(TCR)is is
connected
connected
in in
series with aa bidirectional
bidirectional thyristor
thyristorvalve.
valve.The
Thethyristor
thyristor
controlled reactor
reactor isisananimportant
important component
component of aof a
Static VAR
VAR Compensator.
Compensator.The TheTCR
TCRreactor
reactorgenerates
generates
inductive reactive power of the SVC.

TCR's are essentially shunt reactors, but

but the
the current
current
is continuously
continuously regulated
regulatedby bythe
thethyristor
thyristorvalves.
valves.
The three phase
phase reactors
reactors are
aredelta
deltaconnected
connectedandand THYRISTOR
each phase is split into two coils and the thyristors
are connected between the coils.
02 SWITCHED
REACTORS
By phase-controlled switching of the thyristor valve,
the value of delivered reactive power can be set.
Thyristor Switched Reactors (TSRs) are electrical
Thyristor -- controlled
controlled reactors
reactorscan
canalso
alsobebeused
usedforfor
components used for power factor correction in
limiting voltage rises when circuits are open.
high voltage AC power systems. They consist of a
The FC/TCR compensator consists
consists of
of aafixed
fixedcapacitor
capacitor
reactor coil and thyristors, which are solid-state
bank divided
dividedIntoInto
several
several
three-phase
three-phasesections
sections
devices used for switching and controlling AC
Incorporating reactors,
reactors,utilized
utilizedalso
alsoas as
high-order
high-order
power. TSRs are connected in series with the AC
current harmonics
harmonicsfilters,
filters,
andand
parallel
parallel
reactorsreactors
whose
power line and can be controlled to either
whose
fundamental
fundamental
current harmonic
current harmonic
is controlled
is controlled
means of
conduct or block the flow of current. This allows
means
thyristorofAC
thyristor
switches.
AC switches.
for the regulation of the power factor of the
system, improving its efficiency and stability.
 04 CONVERTER REACTORS

Converter reactors, also known as smoothing DC voltage. They are typically made from a coil
reactors, are used in HVDC (High Voltage Direct of wire wrapped around a core made of iron or
Current) systems to smooth out the DC voltage another magnetic material. This core helps to
and reduce ripple. They are connected in series increase the inductance of the reactor, which is
with the DC side of the HVDC converter and act as necessary to effectively reduce the ripple in the
a low-pass filter, allowing the DC voltage to pass DC voltage.
through while reducing the amplitude of Converter reactors play an important role in the
high-frequency ripple caused by the switching of HVDC systems, as the ripple reduction can have
the converter. direct impact on the performance of the
converter and the lifespan of the equipment.
Converter reactors are designed to have a specif- They also help to improve power quality and
ic impedance at the switching frequency of the system stability, and are critical for the safe and
converter, which helps to reduce the ripple in the efficient operation of the HVDC system.

05 SMOOTHING REACTORS
03 AC FILTER REACTORS Smoothing reactors are passive electrical power electronics circuits and in electric motors.
components used in AC electrical systems to Smoothing reactors are connected in series with
improve the smoothness of the current the load and provide a low-impedance path for
AC filter reactors are used in HVDC (High Voltage AC filter reactors are designed to have a specific waveform. They are used in applications where the AC current, which reduces current ripple and
Direct Current) applications to filter out harmonic impedance at the harmonic frequencies, which helps a smooth, steady current is required, such as in improves the smoothness of the waveform. The
currents that can be generated by the to reduce the amplitude of the harmonic currents. inductance of the smoothing reactor helps to
rectification process. HVDC systems use rectifiers They are typically made from a coil of wire wrapped average out the fluctuations in the current,
to convert AC power to DC power, and these around a core made of iron or another magnetic resulting in a smoother and more stable output.
rectifiers can generate harmonic currents that material. This core helps to increase the inductance of Smoothing reactors play an important role in
can cause problems with power quality and the reactor, which is necessary for it to effectively ensuring the reliable operation of many AC
equipment damage. AC filter reactors are filter out the harmonic frequencies. electrical systems and are widely used in a
connected in series with the rectifiers and act as AC filter reactors can also be used in other variety of applications.
low-pass filters, allowing the fundamental applications where harmonic currents are a problem.
frequency of the AC power to pass through while They can be used in power electronic systems, wind
blocking the harmonic frequencies. and solar farms, industrial drives and many others.
06 03
MECHANICALLY NEUTRAL EARTHING /
SWITCHED REACTORS GROUNDING REACTOR

A mechanically switched reactor (MSR) is a type of electromagnetic

device that uses mechanical switching to control the flow of electrical
current. MSRs are typically used in power systems to control the The Neutral earthing reactor is connected between the neutral and the earth to limit
voltage and current in transmission and distribution networks, and to to control the current. This kind of reactors include Single phase neutral earthing
improve the efficiency and stability of the system. reactors for three phase power systems, reactors connected between the neutral of a
power system and earth, reactors connected for limiting the line to earth current
They can also be used to protect equipment and to reduce harmonic under system fault conditions. Neutral Earthing Reactors generally carry very little or
distortion. MSRs are typically made up of a core, windings, and a no continuous current and the rated fault current and duration is normally always the
mechanical switch that can be controlled to change the impedance of deciding size of the coil.
the reactor.

Neutral Earthing reactors are also used between

the neutral of the shunt reactor and earth to
suppress the arc during single pole switching of

07 a transmission line.

DISCHARGE REACTORS Neutral grounding reactors are used for

low-Impedance grounding of the neutral point of
Discharge reactors are passive electrical three-phase networks in order to limit the fault
components used in high voltage electrical current in the event of a phase to ground short
systems to safely discharge the energy stored in circuit (fault current will be limited to the level of
capacitors after the power has been turned off. the phase to phase short-circuit current). One
They provide a controlled path for the discharge reactor terminal is connected to the neutral of
of the stored energy, reducing the risk of the network and the other terminal is grounded.
electrical shock and protecting the system During normal operation of the power system
components from damage. Discharge reactors are the current flow through the reactor is almost
typically used in applications such as high voltage zero, since it is only driven by the imbalance of
power supplies, motor drives, and other systems the three-phase network.
where capacitors are used to store energy. They
play an important role in ensuring the safe and
reliable operation of these systems.
SERIES REACTORS
FOR ELECTRIC 04
ARC FURNACE

Series reactors are installed in the feeder system of

an electric arc furnace (EAF) on the primary side of
the furnace transformer in order to improve the
efficiency of the furnace, especially during the
05 FAULT CURRENT
melting process.
LIMITING REACTORS
By increasing the source impedance of the EAF
power supply, the electric arc will be stabilized;
the consumption of the graphite electrodes and the Current Limiting Reactors are connected in series with the power system essentially to damp the short circuit
tap-to-tap time (melting cycle) will be reduced. fault current. During normal operation, a continuous current flows through the reactor. Current limiting
reactors are now widely used to control fault currents in both utility and industrial power systems.
The series reactors are commonly equipped with
taps, typically in the range of 25% to 100% of the
The primary advantages of a current limiting reactor are:
maximum inductance (usually in steps of 20% or
25%), to optimize the power factor for a certain
melting process / cycle.
Reduction of electromechanical transformer and downstream power equipment

01 loading and thermal stress of

Transformers and switchgears 04
and devices from the propagation of Initial fast
front voltage transients due to faults and circuit
breaker operations.

Improvement of the stability of

02 primary bus voltage during a

fault on feederalizers and current
Allowance of complete control over steady state
losses by meeting any specified Q Factor for any
limiting fuses
05 desired frequency. This feature helps for networks
where high harmonic frequency currents are to be
damped without increasing fundamental
Reduction of Line to line fault
frequency loss.

03
current to levels below those of
line to ground faults or vice versa.
Protection of distribution 06 Increase in system reliability
 THESE TYPE OF REACTORS ARE BRIEFLY CLASSIFIED AS:

PHASE REACTORS Quality Power can provide the customer a thorough solution
HV BUS
which includes:
CIRCUIT
This type of reactor is connected in series with the transmission or
BREAKER
distribution lines and is used to reduce fault level at the output of the • Aluminum or Copper windings • Power System Simulation
NORMALLY CLOSED reactor to the desirable level they carry a continuous current during normal • From 400V to 765kV • PCC Foundation Engineering
CIRCUIT BREAKER
operation and hence Power loss Is an important consideration. Dry Type air
LV BUS
core reactors by design have a high Q factor and hence preferred for this • System Study • Turn Key Installation
FEEDER CIRCUITS
application. A Low loss reactor can bring substantial benefit to the
customer during course of life of the equipment.
The accessories of this type of reactors include:
• Silicone RTV Coat for Enhanced Abrasion protection

HV BUS
BUS TIE REACTORS • Special Engineered Enclosures if installed indoors
These reactors are used to tie two or more feeders or power sources are • Connecting Structures, Bus bars Flexible Links etc
connected to a single bus. It is desirable to sectionalize the bus due to high
NORMALLY CLOSED
TIE BREAKER fault levels without losing operational flexibility. The advantage of a bus tie
BUS TIE BREAKER reactor is that if load is essentially balanced on both sides of the reactor
DISTRIBUTION under operating conditions, the reactor has negligible effect on voltage
CIRCUITS
regulation or system losses.
 06 SHUNT
07 DC REACTORS
REACTORS (SMOOTHING REACTORS)

This type of reactors are Intended for connecting phase to earth, phase to neutral or between phases
DC reactors are used in rectifiers to: Preventing intermittent operation:
in a power system to compensate for capacitive current The absorbed reactive power at rated voltage
can be fixed or It may be adjusted by the use of additional means such as:
• Prevent intermittent operation up to DC reactors are used to prevent intermittent
a defined minimum current level. operation, if the mean DC current becomes
smaller than the peak value of the harmonic
Phase controlled switching by a power Under normal operation of a power system
• Reduce ripple to a defined value. current. The DC reactor used to reduce the
electronic device (like in SVC) the current is essentially determined by the
ripple in an inductor which is pre-magne-
connected ohmic and inductive loads. High
DC Magnetisation of the iron core tised through direct current.
voltage transmission lines and cables
Winding taps for on load or offload setting however have an inherent capacitance,
causing a capacitive charging current. Thus
capacitive VAR's are generated. In lightly
loaded lines or cables this capacitive current
will increase the voltage at the end of the line.
By the use of shunt reactors the capacitive
VAR's will be compensated and the voltage
increase at the end of the line will be limited.

The efficiency of the power system will be

increased by allowing the transmission of
more active energy.
DRY “Q” TECHNOLOGY
FOR IRON CORE REACTORS IRON CORE REACTORS
• Up to 200kvp BIL • Multi Gap Core Pocket Assembly
(Mgap Technology)

01
• Three phase and Single phase construction
variants Up to 10,000A current Ratings. • Custom Made High Voltage & High TUNED & DETUNED FILTER REACTOR
Temperature Insulations specific to application
• Aluminum & Copper Foil and Strip Construction Detuned filters are used in supply networks with a high level of harmonic distortion. The final
• Extremely Low Partial Discharge profile objective is reactive power compensation at the fundamental frequency. The purpose is to
• Compliant to low tolerance specifications
• Rugged Assembly for Vibrational and shock avoid the harmonic currents overload to the capacitors by diverting them to the mains. The
• Multi Taps possible on request
requirements. filter has a high inductive impedance for all the harmonic frequencies.
• High Vacuum Pressure Impregnated with
• Compliant it IEC, IEEE, CSA, AS, IS and other
Acoustic Damping Varnishes
global standards
• Very Low Acoustic Profile
• Innovative Baking technology
• Range of Sensors and Protection
available compliant to design requirements
Quality Power’s iron core reactor facility is a
totally automated factory with automatic PLC
controlled winding machines delivering precise
inductances. The factory also included a The factory test facility also includes Impulse
continuous core cutting line, VPI Chamber, Generators (up to 1650kvp), Harmonic
Multiple Ovens etc., helps in designing the Generators (up to 3000A), 10,000A DC
choke precisely in line with customer injection source, Highly accurate Power
specifications. The factory is ISO9001, ISO14001 Analyzers, Acoustic Rooms & Test equipment
and OHSAS 18001 certified and runs 100% on etc., which helps test the reactors to almost
renewable energy generated power sources. all global standards.
02 PWM REACTORS (DV/DT) FILTERS

Industrial drives used in various industrial motor applications APPLICATIONS

are prime sources of power with fast changing voltage
waveform. So there is a need to smoothen the waveform and • Windmill Convertors.
hence enhance the life of motors.
• Solar Panel Convertors.
Parasitic currents, acoustic motor noise and EMC problems are
• Traction Convertors.
other issues which result from PWM switched inverters/drives.
• UPS systems.
Quality power provides a range of PWM reactors to combat
these issues. • Induction Furnace.

Each VFD must be equipped with a reactor of impedance not • Marine system in
less than 4.5% at rated motor current DC Convertors.