Three-dimensional reluctance network analysis of an EIE-core variable inductor and application to reactive power compensation in a distribution system

Kenji Nakamura, Takashi Ohinata, Kenji Arimatsu, Kunio Sakamoto, Osamu Ichinokura

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Abstract

This paper describes a three-dimensional reluctance network analysis (RNA) of an EIE-core variable inductor, which can be applied as a reactive power compensator in electric power systems. First, a three-dimensional RNA model of an EIE-core considering the magnetic saturation and iron loss is presented. Using the proposed RNA model with external electric circuits, operating characteristics of the variable inductor including the iron loss are calculated accurately. Next, high performance of a 6.6 kV-300 kVA reactive power compensator using the EIE-core variable inductor is demonstrated in a distribution system.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)511-516
Number of pages6
JournalIEEJ Transactions on Fundamentals and Materials
Volume128
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Keywords

  • Automatic voltage regulator (AVR)
  • EIE-core variable inductor
  • Electric power system
  • Reactive power compensation
  • Reluctance network analysis (RNA)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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