Review of the Principles of Magnetic Controlled Reactors and Applications

The magnetic control reactor is a device that utilizes the principles of magnetic control to regulate the magnitude of its inductance, thereby governing the level of reactive power. This device boasts a broadly applicable voltage range, high efficiency, minimal harmonic generation, exceptional reliability, a compact footprint, and straightforward maintenance. This article delves into the magnetic characteristics of soft magnetic materials, providing an analysis of the underlying magnetic control principles. Building upon this foundation, it summarizes existing magnetic control reactors, elucidates their operational principles, and highlights their current applications. Furthermore, it explores novel avenues for the application of magnetic control principles, such as the restriction of fault currents and the mitigation of current rate-of-change, while providing a forward-looking perspective on ongoing research in this domain.