Load Banks in The Healthcare Sector

Load Banks play a crucial role in the field of Healthcare. Some of the key applications include:
1.Performing hospital backup power tests. Using load bank for regular testing will ensure that in the event of a power failure the standby system is capable of taking on the full load in 10 to 15 seconds of the generator starting.
2.Assist in dehumidifying the generator. Running a generator on full load helps to avoid “wet stacking” where the engine’s performance is compromised by unburnt fuel, lubricating oil and condensation caused by a light load on the alternator and low engine temperature and exhaust gasses. A resistive load bank is necessary.
3.Using a load bank to simulate actual demand will prove whether the controls and switch panels work as expected under real conditions.
Load testing of the total demand will ensure that any changes to the power profile of the building or process can be monitored – such as a change or upgrade in the A/C or heating, lifts or other machinery or a change in the generator itself (e.g. fuel, air flow, acoustics or change in the exhaust).
4.Regular discharge of the UPS using a DC load bank will ensure it can be maintained in its fully charged state for as long as possible.