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 BHEL gains recognition for first-of-its-kind Controlled Shunt Reactor

New Delhi October 05, 2006

Transmission Business Group of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has received accolades for an indigenously-developed device for use in high-voltage (400 kV) transmission lines.

The first-of-its-kind in the world Controlled Shunt Reactor (CSR) is a device which operates automatically, depending on system requirement in less than 10 milliseconds, improves power transfer capability of transmission lines and reduces system losses, besides improving system stability in high-voltage transmission lines .

BHEL has received the first commercial order for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of an 80 MVAR, 400 kV Controlled Shunt Reactor at Karad Substation on Karad - Lonikand line on turnkey basis from Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited.

Since CSRs can be taken out of the circuit in loaded line conditions, 25-30% more power can be transmitted over the line through improvement in voltage profile as compared to a fixed shunt reactor configuration.

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