GATE EE 2014 Set 2 — Question 26

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyFerranti EffectTransmission Line PerformancePower SystemsSeries & Shunt CompensationEconomic Operation & Compensation

Power Systems → Economic Operation & Compensation → Ferranti Effect

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

Shunt reactors are sometimes used in high voltage transmission systems to

Correct answer (C) limit over-voltages at the load side under lightly loaded condition. Solution Shunt reactors are inductive elements connected in parallel to the transmission line. They are primarily used to absorb the reactive power generated by the line capacitance under light load or no-load conditions (known as the Ferranti effect), thereby limiting the over-voltages at the receiving end. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) limit over-voltages at the load side under lightly loaded condition. Solution Shunt reactors are inductive elements connected in parallel to the transmission line. They are primarily used to absorb the reactive power generated by the line capacitance under light load or no-load conditions (known as the Ferranti effect), thereby limiting the over-voltages at the receiving end.

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