A choke is inductor which blocks higher frequency alternating current in electric circuit. A choke is nothing but a coil of insulated wire wound on a magnetic core. Drive choke is used to reduce the impact of harmonics in variable frequency drive. As variable frequency drive is a non linear load creates harmonics which increases heating of the transformer and reduces capacity of cable and transformer. Input choke is a filter for variable frequency drive and output choke is used for the long cable.
SPECIFICATIONS
Types | Three Phase or Single Phase Series choke |
Range | 0.5 – 600 HP |
System Voltage | 0.66/3.0 kV |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Duty of operation | Continuous |
Winding Material | Electrolytic Copper |
Insulation Class | “F” class |
Impedance | Standard 2% or 3% or As per Specifications. |
Cooling | Air Natural |
Applications:
Choke is used for the protection against overvoltage on the line supply. It reduces harmonic distortion of the current produced by the drive. Choke also reduces short circuit current.
- Protects drive.
- Reduces Harmonics.
- Reduces Short circuit current.