An overview on different types of AC load banks

Posted by junxypowersolutions on December 30th, 2016

Load banks are easy to understand, however the complexities are often involved in any gadget while manufacturing and the practical application vary. The load banks are designed on a sole purpose,which creates the electrical load utilizing the chosen electrical power source. Once the load has been applied, it will covert or dissipate the resultant power output of the source. Its main objective is to mimic normal operating conditions, which a power source will see when it is used every day in a controlled fashion, where the electrical load give to the source is controlled by the user.

The objective of AC load bank varies consistently right from testing power generators and analysing the generated output delivered by a specific load. Calibrations and adjustments are calculated bases on the output results, which allow designing a precise measurement. Also, regular testing is another significant factor where AC Load Banks are used. It includes regular testing of standby generators to make surethe reliability of a gadget on a long term basis. When the generators are regularly serviced and maintained, they will work comfortably under certain loads.

Benefits of load banks

Load banks are equipment, which as mentioned above help manufacturers to check the power capacity of a generator as well as helps in restricting the excessive flow of power supply. Power banks are normally designed to monitor the supply and test the ability of a generator to compensate the loss of power when there is no direct power available. The load banks are specially designed to prevent the loss, which happens due to power loss. It is advantageousfor several industries to use a power bank, and they are mentioned below;

Risk reduction – It is a known fact that most of the industries require continuous power and a loss of power proved to be a risk as it may affect the productivity and overall output of the production. Industries that are specifically into manufacturing products and various sectors like oil and gas, wind farms, army, hospitals,airports cannot bear the power loss. Thus, in order to provide uninterrupted power supply, load bank testing has been conducted frequently to check whether the generators are in working condition or not. A precautionary care reduces the risks that these industries may have to face, otherwise.

Augmented efficiency: Boosts the energy of a generator and allow the machine to perform better. While power banks are connected to generators to disperse the right amount of energy, it boosts up the capability of the generator and helps the machine to run on its maximum potential. It blocks the excessive flow of power and thus allows the generator to perform better and provide the right supply of power at the right time.

Maintenance free- While power banks are connected to generators, it naturally reduces the power supply and always make sure the generators work on safe mode. This quality of power bank reduces the consumption of fuel and thus the room for maintenance is not as essential as earlier. The only maintenance that the generator demand is testing, which ensuresthe machine performs well even when there is no direct power source.

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The writer is an expert in the field of Battery Monitoring System with focus onBattery Load Bank