You must perhaps be well aware of the important role fully charged back-up systems play in running a business. Indeed, they are critical for business operations. Well! These heavy-duty back-up machines are responsible for seamlessly running business operations even when there has been a power outage. Loadbanks are a necessity these days. Meanwhile there are instances where facility managers fail to understand the risks involved in these backup operations. The importance of loadbank testing Even though professionals may conduct regular tests on the equipment the evaluations may not be adequate. Most of the time, the tests they conduct are “component-by-component” based instead of the “system-wide” testing. What facility managers don’t understand is, not checking the entire system may fail to surface weaknesses which can later lead to bothersome outcomes. With resistive loadbank testing its possible to check and confirm the functionality of back-up systems whereby a real-life scenario is simulated. The main purpose of loadbank testing is to validate operational performance of various electrical as well as mechanical systems which include generators, UPS devices, power distribution units, cooling and other back-up systems. A load testing is done before commissioning of a system or during its installation. The loadbank testing is part of a preventive maintenance programme. Different types of loadbank testing According to the sizes or configurations of loadbanks, the testing solutions vary. Whether its resistive or reactive loadbank, the equipment are meant for measuring commercial loads. Generally, the loads are a combination of motors, heating or lighting systems and transformers. There are three distinct types of loadbank testing solutions, they are: Resistive The resistive load bank mimics operational load which a power source will use in an actual scenario. the resistive load bank converts electrical energy into heat by means of power resistors and while doing this they dissipate heat by the use of water or air. Reactive load banks During this kind of a loadbank testing a reactive loadbank is used for simulating systems which are influenced by electric motors and various other electromagnetic devices over a particular power network. Generally, equipment which demand reactive power solutions include transformers, capacitators and motor-driven devices. Resistive/reactive loadbanks These are loadbank testing solutions with the combined effects of resistive and reactive elements. It happens under a single loadbank unit. Here both types of loads are used for mimicking motor loads or electromagnetic devices across a single power unit. The resistive and reactive load testing solutions are especially applicable for evaluating turbines, generators, rotary UPS, switchgear and UPS systems. Comments are closed.
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