Generator Loadbanking

[Genkw]

Nfpa 110 (standby generators states you must meet 30% of your rated generator load
every month. If not you must perform a load bank ,and the requirement is,
25% for one half hour 50% for next half hour and 75% for the last hour.(KW name plate)
The vender we use uses a resistive load bank. The question I have is would it be calculated with a .1 power factor as apposed to a .8 power factor?

 

[davidbeach]

.1 power factor? How do you get that out of resistive load bank?

 

[Genkw]

Sorry 1.0 pf

 

[waross]

Load is measured in Watts (or kW etc.)
The reactive component does not present any loading on the prime mover.
Use generator kW rating and load bank kW loading.

Bill
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[neher]

resistive load banks are unity PF so you need to calculate at 1.

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[Genkw]

Thank you all for your input.
My suspicions are correct,
I am only a master electrician
and just needed to verify with
others, thank you all.