Load Bank Fundamentals: Types, Applications and Specifications Explained

Load Bank Fundamental of Load Bank

Load Bank Brief Introduction for Load Bank · Page 1

LOAD BANK OVERVIEW LOAD TEST CAPACITY TYPES OF LOAD BANKS

A load bank is a device The desired capacity of the load There are two types of load
designed to provide electrical test is expressed in kilowatts banks: resistive, reactive, and
loads for testing various power (KW). KW corresponds directly resistive/reactive.
sources. Although the most to engine HP (0.746 HP=KW) Resistive: the most common
common use of load banks for and is developed exclusively by type, proves equivalent loading
testing is with engine generator the resistive load bank. Adding of both generator and prime
sets, in fact, any device which reactive load changes the total mover.
generates electricity may KVA of the load, but does not Inductive: Inductive loads
require a load bank for testing, alter the KW or HP load. A consist of iron-core reactive
service or calibration. This purely resistive load bank elements.
includes UPS, batteries, power provides a realistic and effective Capacitive: A capacitive load
supplies, fuel cells, solar cells, test of the prime mover and bank creates leading power
wind turbines, hydro generator, causes full load currents. factor loads.
etc.

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Resistive Load Bank Load Bank for AC & DC System

Resistive Load Bank Load Bank for AC & DC System · Page 2

Resistive load bank, the most common type, proves equivalent loading of both generator and prime mover. That is, for each
kilowatt (or horsepower) of load applied to the generator by the load bank, an equal amount of load is applied to the prime mover
by the generator.
A resistive load bank, therefore, removes energy from the complete system: load bank from generator—generator from prime
mover—prime mover from fuel. Additional energy is removed as a consequence of resistive load bank operation: waste heat from
coolant, exhaust and generator losses and energy consumed by accessory devices. A resistive load bank impacts upon all aspects
of a generating system.
The “load” of a resistive load bank is created by the conversion of electrical energy to heat by power resistors. This heat must be
dissipated from the load bank, either by air or by water, by forced means or convection.
In a testing system, a resistive load simulates real‐life resistive loads, such as lighting and heating loads as well as the resistive or
unity power factor component of magnetic (motors, transformers) loads.
Resistive load banks can be further divided into these categories:
 DC Portable: A resistive load bank easily carried or pushed on wheels for testing and maintaining DC power equipment
such as battery chargers, battery systems, UPS systems, and DC generators.
 AC Small Portable: A resistive load bank easily carried or pushed on wheels for testing and maintaining AC power
equipment such as UPS systems and generators up to 150 kW.
 AC Large Portable: A resistive load bank on wheels for testing and maintaining larger AC power equipment such as UPS
systems and generators up to 1000 kW.
 AC Stationary: A resistive load bank for testing and maintaining AC power equipment such as UPS systems and generators
at one location up to 2500 kW. Many models can be used as modular building blocks for applications requiring capacity of
tens or hundreds of megawatts.
 AC Medium/High Voltage: A resistive load bank for testing and maintaining larger generators and other AC power
equipment up to 7000 kW and up to 15,000 volts.


100kW
W@380
0VAC 3P
Phase fo
or
Resisttive Loa
ad Bank
k
AC Small Po
ortable · Page 4

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Main Ap plicatio
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 Engine Test

 Switch, Contacttor Test

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n, Dongguan Citty, Guangdong Province, Chinaa www.nengyitech.com
nengyitecch@126.com Teel.：0769‐8122 20976 Ph.：136686602212

500kW
W@380
0VAC 3P
Phase fo
or
Resisttive Loa
ad Bank
k
AC La
arge Po
ortable · Page 5

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Main Ap plicatio
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 UPS System

em
 Generator Syste

 Engine


 High Po
ower
 Portablle

 Continu
uous Wo
orking

Ca
apacity
Rate Volt@
@PF1.0 Rate Pow （kW）
wer Reso
olution（kW）

380V 3P
3 500
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0, 10, 25, 50, 100, 100, 100, 100

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L*D*H）
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Resisttive Loa
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Main Ap plicatio
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 UPS System

em
 Generator Syste

 Engine


 High Po
ower
 Stationary

uous Wo
 Continu orking

Ca
apacity

Rate Volt@
@PF1.0 Rate Pow
wer（kW） Reso
olution（kW）

100, 100
5, 10,, 10, 25, 50, 100, 0, 200,
380V 3P
3 1200kW
00, 200, 2
20 200

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380V
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380V
V@50Hzz 3P V, A, P, Hz 240
00kG
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00*1900**1850（L
L*D*H）
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Main Ap plicatio
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 UPS System

em
 Generator Syste

 Engine


 High Po
ower
 Stationary

uous Wo
 Continu orking

Ca
apacity

Rate Volt@
@PF1.0 Rate Pow
wer（kW） Reso
olution（kW）

100, 100
5, 10,, 10, 25, 50, 100, 0, 200,
15000V 3P 1200kW
00, 200, 2
20 200

Volttage olling
Contro oving
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380V
V 3P 50Hz-60Hz Compu
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380V
V@50Hzz 3P V, A, P, Hz 240
00kG
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1-6kW@
@110-2
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Main Applicatio
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 UPS On
n Line Te
est

 Data Ce
enter Tesst
 Batteryy Test


 Rack-m
mounted Design

 Parallel Available
 uous Wo
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apacity
R
Rate Pow
wer Re
esolution
n（kW） L*W
W*H(mm
m) Weightt(kg)
1kW 0
0.5, 0.5 485*8
88*550（2U
U） 6

3kW 0.5, 0.5, 1, 1 485*133*550（3U
U） 8

4kW 0.5, 0.5, 1, 1, 1 485*178*550（5U
U） 10

6kW 2, 2
0.5, 0.5, 1, 485*267*550（6U
U） 12

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Reactive Load Bank Load Bank for AC & DC System

Reactive Load Bank Load Bank for AC & DC System · Page 9

Reactive
A “reactive” load includes inductive (lagging power factor) and/or capacitive (leading power factor) loads.
Inductive
Inductive loads, the more common type, consist of iron‐core reactive elements which, when used in conjunction with a resistive
load bank, create a lagging power factor load. Typically, the inductive load will be rated at a numeric value 75% that of the
corresponding resistive load such that when applied together, a resultant 0.8 power factor load is provided. That is to say, for each
100KW of resistive load, 75KVAR of inductive load is provided. These reactive load banks are available up to 1875 kVAR.
Other ratios are possible to obtain other power factor ratings. Inductive loads are used to simulate real‐life mixed commercial
loads consisting of lighting, heating, motors, transformers, etc.
With a resistive/inductive load bank, full power system testing is possible given the impact of reactive currents on
generator/voltage regulator performance as well as effects on conductors and switchgear.
Capacitive
A capacitive load bank is similar to a reactive load bank in rating and purpose, except that leading power factor loads are created.
These loads simulate certain electronic or non‐linear loads typical of telecommunications, computer or UPS industries.
Resistive/Reactive Load Banks
Resistive/reactive load banks combine both resistive and reactive elements in one load bank package up to 6250 kVA.


30kW
W@380V
VAC 3P
Phase fo
or
Reacttive Loa
ad Bank
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Inductiive Load
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Main Ap plicatio
on
 Inductivve Simullation


eneratorr System
 UPS, Ge


 Small Size
S
 Portablle

 Continu
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orking

Ca
apacity
Ratte Voltag
ge Rate
e Power（
（kW）@
@PF0.8 Re
esolution
n（kW）

3
380V 3P 30
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20

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W@380V
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Capacittive Loa
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Main Ap plicatio
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 Capacittive Simu
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eneratorr System
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S
 Portablle

 Continu
uous Wo
orking

Ca
apacity
Ratte Voltag
ge Rate
e Power（
（kW）@
@PF0.8 Re
esolution
n（kW）

3
380V 3P 60
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V 3P 50Hz/60Hz Switch Wh
heel
Worrking Po
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eight
380V
V@50Hzz 3P V, A, P, Hz 280
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High Te
emp.、Short 850
0x550x13
300（L*D
D*H）
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Load Bank How to order & Contact information

Purchase Load Bank for AC & DC System · Page 12
1、Ordering Information
1） Environment □Indoor □outdoor
Active Power_________KW
2） Power
Reactive Power_________KVAR
3） Power Factor □0.8 □1.0 or other___________
Alternating Current：□110V □220V □400V □690V □6.3KV □10.5KV or other ____

4） Voltage
Direct Current：□100V □200V □400V □600V □750V □1.0KV or other ____
5） Frequency □50HZ □60HZ □400HZ or other _____
6） Resolution _____KW；_____A；_____Ω
7） Connection □1phase2wires □3phase3wires □3phase4wires or other _______
8） Control □Local Manual □Local Touch Screen □Remote Software or other _____
9） Blowing □Down in, Up out □Side in, Side out
10） Type □Portable □Stationary

2、Contact Information
Tel.：0086-0796-81220976 Dongguan Nengyi Electrical Technology Co., Ltd
Mol.：086-13686602212
No. 2, Youyi Road, Houjie Town, Dongguan City,
Guangdong Province, China
Email：nengyitech@126.com
Web：www.nengyitech.com

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Resistive Load Bank Load Bank for AC & DC System

Reactive Load Bank Load Bank for AC & DC System

Load Bank How to order & Contact information

3） Power Factor □0.8 □1.0 or other___________

Alternating Current：□110V □220V □400V □690V □6.3KV □10.5KV or other ____

5） Frequency □50HZ □60HZ □400HZ or other _____

7） Connection □1phase2wires □3phase3wires □3phase4wires or other _______

9） Blowing □Down in, Up out □Side in, Side out

10） Type □Portable □Stationary

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