ETAP FAQ # 2

 
Modeling Shunt Reactors in ETAP
 
Description: How to model a shunt reactor with the help of a static load in ETAP?
   
Version: ETAP 4.0.4
   
Published: May 6, 2002
   
To model a shunt reactor you can use a static load with a rated power factor determined from the reactor Quality factor (Q).
 
The Static Load Ratings are determined from the reactor parameters by the use of the following equations:
The calculated parameters should be entered into the Static Load Editor Loading page.
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