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PROVE PERFORMANCE BEFORE IT MATTERS

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS WITH CLEAR RESULTS

Planned generator testing verifies performance under controlled load, supports commissioning and produces a practical record for maintenance teams.

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Lance Power generator installation prepared for testing

PROVE PERFORMANCE BEFORE IT MATTERS

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS WITH CLEAR RESULTS

Planned generator testing verifies performance under controlled load, supports commissioning and produces a practical record for maintenance teams.

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LOAD TESTING QUESTIONS

LOAD TESTING QUESTIONS

KNOW WHAT THE TEST WILL DEMONSTRATE

KNOW WHAT THE TEST WILL DEMONSTRATE

KNOW WHAT THE TEST WILL DEMONSTRATE

The appropriate scope depends on the installation, operating duty and the reason for testing.

The appropriate scope depends on the installation, operating duty and the reason for testing.

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WHEN SHOULD RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS BE CONSIDERED?

It can form part of commissioning, planned maintenance or fault investigation. The interval and scope depend on the particular system.

It can form part of commissioning, planned maintenance or fault investigation. The interval and scope depend on the particular system.

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WHAT IS LOAD ACCEPTANCE TESTING?

WHAT IS LOAD ACCEPTANCE TESTING?

It considers generator response as electrical load is applied in specified steps against an agreed procedure and acceptance criteria.

It considers generator response as electrical load is applied in specified steps against an agreed procedure and acceptance criteria.

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CAN EVERY TEST AVOID SITE INTERRUPTION?

CAN EVERY TEST AVOID SITE INTERRUPTION?

Not always. Connection points, controls and operating restrictions must be reviewed before assuming the site will remain unaffected.

Not always. Connection points, controls and operating restrictions must be reviewed before assuming the site will remain unaffected.

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Project delivery capability

Project delivery capability

TURNKEY

TURNKEY

Design to commissioning

Design to commissioning

LIFECYCLE

LIFECYCLE

Maintenance and aftercare

Maintenance and aftercare

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS • COMMISSIONING • ACCEPTANCE TESTING • PERFORMANCE CHECKS • MAINTENANCE • LPL100

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CONTROLLED TESTING

CONTROLLED TESTING

COORDINATE THE TEST WITH THE SITE AND PROJECT TEAM

COORDINATE THE TEST WITH THE SITE AND PROJECT TEAM

COORDINATE THE TEST WITH THE SITE AND PROJECT TEAM

Discuss access, safe connection, effects on normal operation and the records needed by the people reviewing the outcome.

Discuss access, safe connection, effects on normal operation and the records needed by the people reviewing the outcome.

01 DEFINE PURPOSE AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

01 DEFINE PURPOSE AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

02 REVIEW SITE AND CONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS

02 REVIEW SITE AND CONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS

03 APPLY AND MONITOR THE AGREED LOAD

03 APPLY AND MONITOR THE AGREED LOAD

04 RECORD RESULTS AND FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS

04 RECORD RESULTS AND FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS

TEST ENQUIRY DETAILS

TEST ENQUIRY DETAILS

INFORMATION THAT HELPS US PLAN THE SITE VISIT

INFORMATION THAT HELPS US PLAN THE SITE VISIT

INFORMATION THAT HELPS US PLAN THE SITE VISIT

Tell us about the generator, connection arrangement and operational restrictions before a test date is agreed.

Tell us about the generator, connection arrangement and operational restrictions before a test date is agreed.

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Project focused

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Site location

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Connection points

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Required load

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Test duration

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Site restrictions

TEST PLANNING / 02

TEST AGAINST A DEFINED REQUIREMENT

TEST AGAINST A DEFINED REQUIREMENT

Starting a generator without meaningful load does not establish how it will perform when equipment needs power. A controlled load allows performance to be assessed under specified conditions.

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PLANNED TEST SCOPE

LOAD, DURATION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Agree the load to be applied, the duration, measurements and acceptance criteria. The procedure should reflect the reason for testing and the installation being assessed.

COMMISSIONING TESTS

Include load testing in the commissioning discussion early so equipment, attendance and handover records can be coordinated.

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PLAN COMMISSIONING ↗

MAINTENANCE TESTING

Use an agreed load test alongside servicing when the maintenance plan calls for evidence of generator performance.

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DISCUSS MAINTENANCE ↗

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LPL100 PORTABLE LOAD BANK

For teams needing equipment rather than a testing service, ask for product information on the compact 100 kW LPL100.

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A CLEAR PROCEDURE AND USEFUL TEST RECORDS.

A CLEAR PROCEDURE AND USEFUL TEST RECORDS.

Define what will be tested, who will attend and how observations or outstanding issues will be recorded for the project or maintenance team.

Define what will be tested, who will attend and how observations or outstanding issues will be recorded for the project or maintenance team.

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RELEVANT FAQS

RELEVANT FAQS

COMMON QUESTIONS, ANSWERED CLEARLY

COMMON QUESTIONS, ANSWERED CLEARLY

Why load test a standby generator?

Why load test a standby generator?

A controlled load test demonstrates how the generator performs under defined electrical load and can reveal problems that no-load running will not show.

A controlled load test demonstrates how the generator performs under defined electrical load and can reveal problems that no-load running will not show.

Does load bank testing replace servicing?

Does load bank testing replace servicing?

No. Servicing assesses condition and replaces scheduled items. Load testing assesses performance. A strong maintenance strategy considers both.

No. Servicing assesses condition and replaces scheduled items. Load testing assesses performance. A strong maintenance strategy considers both.

What should the test report include?

What should the test report include?

The agreed report can record load steps, voltage, current, frequency, temperatures, pressures, alarms, observations and recommended follow-up actions.

The agreed report can record load steps, voltage, current, frequency, temperatures, pressures, alarms, observations and recommended follow-up actions.

PLAN A LOAD BANK TEST

PLAN A LOAD BANK TEST

SEND THE GENERATOR RATING, SITE DETAILS AND PURPOSE OF THE TEST.

SEND THE GENERATOR RATING, SITE DETAILS AND PURPOSE OF THE TEST.

SEND THE GENERATOR RATING, SITE DETAILS AND PURPOSE OF THE TEST.

DISCUSS LOAD TESTING ↗

DISCUSS LOAD TESTING ↗

+44 333 222 4368 • info@lance-power.com

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GENERATOR RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS FOR COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE

Assess generator performance under an agreed electrical load. Lance Power supports load bank testing as part of commissioning and ongoing care, helping project and maintenance teams plan how performance will be checked.

DEFINE THE TEST PURPOSE BEFORE CHOOSING THE PROCEDURE

01 / COMMISSION A NEW GENERATOR

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02 / PLAN A MAINTENANCE TEST

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03 / INVESTIGATE PERFORMANCE

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04 / SOURCE LOAD BANK EQUIPMENT

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