How to Measure Inductance of a Three Phase Reactor

by MTE Marketing | May 7, 2013 | Uncategorized

By Wayne Walcott – The basic equation that defines the inductance relation is shown using the accompanying schematic: Inductance in Henrys = VM(1-3)/AM(1-3) x 2 x Π X 60 Hertz The test setup consists of a variable high current 3 phase 60 hertz supply with meters...

How to Use a 3-Phase Line Reactor for a Single-Phase Application

by MTE Marketing | May 7, 2013 | Uncategorized

MTE three-phase Line / Load Reactors can be used for single-phase applications by routing each of the two supply conductors through an outside coil, and leaving the center coil disconnected.  The illustration below demonstrates how a 3-phase line reactor can be used...

How to Select the Reactor That’s Right for Your DC Drive

by MTE Marketing | May 5, 2013 | Uncategorized

MTE three-phase AC reactors are not just for use with AC variable frequency drives. Use MTE reactors on the input of DC motor controllers to provide protection for the drives, and improve the quality of power supplied to other loads on the distribution system.

Applying Line/Load Reactors

by MTE Marketing | Apr 23, 2013 | Uncategorized

Input to Inverter/Drive: On the input of an electronic motor speed controller, line reactors protect sensitive electronic equipment from electrical noise created by the drive or inverter (notching, pulsed distortion, harmonics). They also protect the controller from...

Matrix Filter Preventive Maintenance and Restart Instructions

by MTE Marketing | Mar 15, 2013 | Uncategorized

A basic check list for maintaining Matrix filters. Vacuum or use compressed air to remove debris from reactor coils, core and capacitor tops; Check ventilation fans proper operation and clean as needed; Confirm that ventilation inlets and outlets have not been...

Matrix Filter Field Checks

by MTE Marketing | Mar 15, 2013 | Uncategorized

Read and understand the voltage appropriate MTE Matrix user manual. These manuals may be downloaded from the www.mtecorpstaging.wpenginepowered.com web site. Locate figures and drawings for your particular filter and identify the terminals locations.