Industrial standby generators represent a sizable capital investment. If the standby generator fails when called into action it is almost
always accompanied by potentially dangerous conditions and/or risk of significant financial loss. Yearly load bank testing is an important
element of any preventative maintenance program to ensure your standby generator is capable of carrying building loads when required to.
If the industrial generator operates as an emergency standby generator for fire/life safety, it is regulated by NFPA
70, 99, 110 (Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems), and The
Joint Commission
standards, which has specific load banking requirements depending on the type of facility.
Related: Step-by-Step
Guide: How Do I Get Temporary Power to My Construction Site?
Standby generators are sized to accommodate full start up loads of a facility and can typically be sized 30-50% over the KW
ratings of the facility. This situation can create many problems with your diesel powered stand by generator. Conditions such as wet
stacking and carbon build up in combustion chambers, injector nozzles, piston rings, turbo chargers, exhaust piping and silencers can
develop.
Wet stacking is un-burned
fuel that collects in your exhaust system. If your standby generator typically runs with little or no load you will begin to see black
seepage coming from your industrial generators exhaust connections and continuous black exhaust smoke from your exhaust pipe. These are
signs that your diesel engine is wet stacking. To prevent wet stacking your engine exhaust temperature would need to be over 275 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Standby generators that don’t achieve the proper exhaust temperature or fail to operate at 30 percent of the generator kw
nameplate rating for at least 30 minutes monthly, should be exercised under load for 30 minutes each month and load banked for two
hours each year. During the annual test
the large standby generator should at a minimum operate for 30 minutes at 25 percent nameplate kw
rating, 30 minutes at 50 percent nameplate kw
rating and 60 minutes at 75 percent nameplate kw
rating.
Load bank testing your standby generator annually will not only help prevent wet stacking but will also verify engine and generator
performance, re-seat piston rings, determine cooling system efficiency, check voltage regulator response, engine governor response and will
verify your generator will function properly in the event of a power
outage.
If you have invested the money to
have a standby generator installed,
you must have a critical need for back-up
power. Including a load bank test with your annual service is the best way of insuring
your large generator will be ready and able to respond to the next power outage.
Power Plus! is a leading provider of reliable non-radioactive power generators across the United States and Canada.
Have a question or comment for Power Plus!? We'd love to hear from you!
Please provide your contact information and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Contact Power Plus @ (800) 863-2525 | sales@powerplus.com
|
Enhancing Security at Storage Facilities with Power Plus DVS When people store trucks, trailers, boats, and RVs at storage facilities, they’re not just stashing extra vehicles and old equipment.
They’re entrusting these businesses with some of their most valuable possessions — and often their livelihoods.
Read More…
|
|
Securing Truck Yards and Equipment Rental Yards with Video Surveillance Storing high-value inventory like heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and construction equipment, truck yards and equipment rental yards are prime
targets for cargo theft and other security threats.
Read More…
|
|
The Benefits of Custom-Designed Video Surveillance for Commercial Properties It’s no secret Power Plus DVS started out in construction site security. It’s where we learned to always walk a property before
designing its video surveillance system.
Read More…
|
|
How Video Surveillance can Reduce Costs for Security Guard Companies Back in the day, security guard companies like yours were the logical first defense against crime, vandalism, and trespassing. But in our
ever-changing world – with evolving technology, higher value targets, and more shrewd criminals – yesterday’s stalwart guard services
are facing unprecedented, new challenges.
Read More…
|
|
Cost-Effective Security: The Advantages of Business Video Surveillance As fast as today’s business world is evolving, the need for cost-effective security solutions is even more crucial than ever.
Read More…
|
|
Designed Video Surveillance in Construction Site Security With our decades of experience working on job sites, no one has to tell Power Plus
Designed Video Surveillance
how monumental a job it is for you to manage your construction site.
Read More…
|
|
3 Reasons to Choose Power Plus DVS over Your Current Video Security Provider With criminals targeting construction sites more and more, every construction project faces the same rising concern of theft. Not to mention
vandalism, trespassing, and liability protection. But that’s where the similarity between your job site and any other ends.
Read More…
|
|
Disaster Generators | Power Plus Get emergency power now with disaster relief generators from Power Plus. We offer standby contracts, disaster planning, and disaster
generators. Contact us now.
Read More…
|
|
Industrial Generator Rental | Power Plus Learn about industrial generator rental from Power Plus and browse our selection of commercial generator rentals. Contact us anytime for
emergency power needs.
Read More…
|
|
What is Temporary Power, and How to Set It Up? Power Plus discusses here how to set up temporary power and the benefits it can provide. For today’s leading temporary power solutions,
generators, disaster response services, & more contact us!
Read More…
|
© Copyright: PowerPlus All Rights Reserved
Digital Marketing by: Kreative Webworks