Engr farooque ahmed mahar from muhammad ali jinnah university karachi

1. LOAD BANK

2. • What is load bank?
• Difference B/W AC & DC load bank.
• Where do we use load bank?
• Advantage of load bank.
• Why we use load bank?

3. What is load bank ?
• A load bank is a device which develops an
electrical load , applies the load an electrical
power source and convert are dissipates the
resultant power output of the source
• A load bank include load element with
protection control , metering accessory
devices required for operation.

4. Difference between AC & DC load bank
• AC(Alternating Current ) load bank are used
to simulate the motor loads are other
electromagnetic devices working at their rated
power factor
• DC(Direct Current ) Load bank are designed
for acceptance testing discharge testing
battery capacity testing battery maintenance .
Testing for DC power with load

5. Where do we use load bank ?
• There are many application for the load bank
• Including battery system
• Hydro
• Engine generators
• Wind generators
• Inverters auxiliary
• Ground power unit
• Aircraft
• Load bank have several purpose across a number
of industries

6. Advantages of load bank
• It helps prevent the mechanical failure of
power system.
• It ensures that all the power system in facility
will be able to produce electricity to their full
capacity .
• It help facility managers maintain be required
supply of power.
• It reduce the chances of power generator
failure.

7. Why we use load bank ?
• Basically we use load bank testing of load .
• Load banks are a contained system unit that
integrates both control and accessories into one
installed location .
• specifically a load bank hire can create a load
similar to daily use and test a power source for running
efficiency.
• Load bank are an important asset for any
industry to have d because they ensure the proper
running of equipment in the event of power outage.

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