A Load Bank is an electrical testing device used to simulate electrical loads for testing and validating the performance of power sources like generators, UPS systems, turbines, and batteries without connecting to a real-world load.
Load bank is a specializeddevice that creates an electricalload, applies it to a powersource, and safely dissipatesthe resulting energy. It iscommonly used to simulateoperational loads when testinggenerators, backup powersystems, UPS units, batteries,and similar equipment.
Load banks ensure safe,controlled verification ofpower equipment under real-world conditions. Byproviding measurable andrepeatable tests, they helpguarantee system reliabilitybefore critical installation orcommissioning.
⚙️ Purpose & Use in Automation
In industrial automation, load banks ensure that power supply systems, control panels, and backup power sources operate efficiently under real-world conditions. They help in verifying:
Load handling capacity
System stability and heat dissipation
Efficiency of power conversion and regulation equipment
Reliability of emergency power systems
🏭Key Applications
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of automation panels
Commissioning of generators and UPS systems
Preventive maintenance of electrical infrastructure
Validation of energy management and power factor correction systems
Load step simulation in data centers and manufacturing plants