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The Why and How of Specifying Loadbanks

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Leading Power Solutions https://www.leadingpowersolutions.com.au/ 31 Mid Dural Road, Galston NSW 2159




Going through the design of diesel engines helps you understand that they need a minimum amount of load to execute operations efficiently and effectively. But the amount of load may vary from one engine manufacturer to another. Though the range typically is 40% to 50% of the kilowatt rating, diesel engines function more appropriately and efficiently in the range of 70% to 80% of the rated output. Now, if you use a resistive loadbank, you can allow the diesel engine to run efficiently and reach the operating temperature more quickly.


Importance of Emergency Power


Engineers that have been specifying emergency power equipment know that installations for mission-critical programs usually need to comply with NFPA 110. This ensures that the facility complies with the National Electrical Code. If you go deep into this understanding, you will know that Section 7.13 of NFPA 110 details the length and type of load testing for different sets of generators in mission-critical applications. The specification of this entire thing is done by the consulting engineer in order to check if the supplier’s emergency power equipment is compliant with NFPA 110.


Today’s loadbank technology has become extremely advanced and is offering cost-effective solutions to ensure proper loading of the diesel generator sets.


Specifying Loadbanks


The two most important things that you need to take into consideration when specifying loadbanks are the voltage and kilowatt ratings. Many people prefer to have the loadbank have the same kilowatt rating as the generator set. This kind of approach is primarily taken forward because there are many generator sets that are manufactured in an oversized manner for the ideal accommodation in the future. If the loadbank starts adding more equipment like UPS systems, computers, or drives, you should take it as beginning with a higher capacity generator set initially. The portable, radiator, and permanent loadbanks are the three main types that are meant to run every function smoothly and efficiently.


Now that you know about the how and why of specifying loadbanks, have them on board for your work and let it run efficiently and effectively. Consider conversing with a consulting engineer for a better understanding of this aspect.

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