Current-limiting reactors limit the fault currents to levels compatible with existing

protection/control equipment and as a result provide for a very cost-effective

solution. Neutral-earthing reactors are connected between the neutral of a
power system and earth to limit the line-to-earth current to a desired value
under system earth fault conditions. Smoothing reactors reduce the harmonic
currents and transient overcurrents (ripple) in DC systems. Harmonic filter
reactors are usually connected with capacitors and resistors in filter circuits to
reduce harmonic content in the network which cause higher losses, high neutral
currents