Shunt reactor is used in EHV Transmission line
for..............?

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Shunt reactor is used in EHV Transmission line for..............?..

Answer / nishant2110

To reduce the ferranti effect.
Although, It has adverse effect since it reduces the maximum
power transfer capability.

So, it is avoided in case heavy load, only usefull when
light load is connected

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Shunt reactor is used in EHV Transmission line for..............?..

Answer / dhannnuu

shunt reactors are used in EHV transmission lines to stabilize the voltage during load variations.

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