What is Line Reactor?

Definition

An inductor installed on the input or output of a drive to reduce harmonic distortion and limit current surges. Line reactors protect drives from power line disturbances and improve overall power quality.

Related Terms

Harmonic Distortion

Unwanted frequency components in an electrical system caused by non-linear loads...

Input Choke

An inductor installed on the input power lines of a drive to reduce harmonic cur...

Harmonic Filter

A passive or active filter designed to reduce specific harmonic frequencies gene...

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