The main types of reactors include the following:

Inductor: Inductors are the most common type of reactors, typically consisting of a series of coils or windings used to limit the rate of change of current, provide inductance, and filter out harmonics.

Air-Core Reactor: Air-core reactors have coils wrapped in air, without an iron core, and are primarily used in high-frequency circuits to reduce energy losses introduced by magnetic materials.

Iron-Core Reactor: Iron-core reactors have coils wrapped around an iron core and are commonly used in power systems, offering higher inductance and current-limiting capabilities.

Oil-Immersed Reactor: These reactors have coils immersed in insulating oil and are used in high-power substations and transmission systems for current limitation and voltage stabilization.

Dry-Type Reactor: Dry-type reactors do not use oil as a cooling medium but instead use air or dry materials. They are often used in applications that require lower maintenance and are environmentally friendly.

Reactance Coil: Reactance coils are typically fixed reactance devices in power systems used for voltage stabilization, current limitation, and filtering.

Variable Reactor: Variable reactors have adjustable reactance values that can be tuned as needed. They are commonly used for regulation and control in power systems.

These different types of reactors serve various roles in power systems, controlling current, voltage, harmonics, and power factor to ensure system stability and normal operation. The choice of the appropriate type of reactor depends on specific application requirements and power system design.

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