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A variable inductor for power applications using coupled circuits

Journal Article · · Electric Machines and Power System; (United States)
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  1. Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Menoufia Univ., Shebin El-Kom (Egypt)
In this paper, a variable inductor suitable for power system applications is presented. The inductor variation is based on varying the number of turns in a secondary circuit using triac switches. Unlike thyristor-controlled reactors, the inductance of the proposed reactor is varied in steps but without causing distortion in the inductor current. Mathematical expression for the effective impedance of the reactor is developed. Theoretical results are compared with those obtained experimentally using a test model.
OSTI ID:
7186614
Journal Information:
Electric Machines and Power System; (United States), Journal Name: Electric Machines and Power System; (United States) Vol. 20:5; ISSN EMPSDO; ISSN 0731-356X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English