{"id":4780,"date":"2020-12-04T18:04:02","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T17:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/capacitive-inductive-load-bank\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T14:58:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T12:58:15","slug":"capacitive-inductive-selfic-load-bank","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/en\/capacitive-inductive-selfic-load-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"3.2.4 Capacitive \/ inductive load bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1040px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1>Capacitive and inductive (or inductive) load banks: for full load test or phase shift correction<\/h1>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span 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https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/eolienne-min-600x389.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/eolienne-min.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"un\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1040px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><h2>What are the different solutions of a reactive load bank?<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><h3>2 types of reactive load banks: resistive, inductive or capacitive<\/h3>\n<p>There are 2 types of reactive load banks depending on the equipment tested:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inductive load bank<\/strong> when the power factor of the equipment is between 0 and 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacitive load bank<\/strong> when the power factor of the equipment is between -1 and 0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Its function: to simulate an inductive or capacitive load<\/h3>\n<p>In the case of an installation with a large number of motor devices, transformers and capacitors, the load banks used during the load test require a<strong> reactive power compensation<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p>A reactive load bank can simulate an inductive or capacitive load depending on the type of load expected from the power system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling container-gris\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1040px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><h2>The different loads associated with a load bank<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><h3>Reactive &#8211; inductive loads: convert current into a magnetic field<\/h3>\n<p>Among the devices that produce reactive \/ inductive loads, there are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>engines<\/li>\n<li>transformers<\/li>\n<li>carburetors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When used<strong> in combination with a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/en\/resistive-load-bank\/\"> resistive load bank<\/a><\/strong> , the solutions of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/en\/reactive-load-bank\/\"> reactive \/ inductive load banks<\/a> can<strong> simulate actual mixed commercial expenses<\/strong> :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>lighting<\/li>\n<li>heating<\/li>\n<li>engines<\/li>\n<li>transformers<\/li>\n<li>and carburetors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thus, with a reactive \/ inductive load bank,<strong> it is possible to assess the performance of the supply system as a whole<\/strong> : generators, voltage regulators, conductors, switchgear and other equipment.<\/p>\n<h3>Reactive &#8211; capacitive loads: charge and release energy<\/h3>\n<p>A<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/banc-de-charge-capacitif-inductif\/\"> capacitive load bank and an inductive load bank<\/a> are similar in utility and rated speed.<\/p>\n<p>Capacitive reactance resists change in voltage, carrying the voltage ahead in the circuit current. On the other hand, lightly loaded switched mode power supplies (applied to reduce harmonic currents) and long cables can cause a drop in the system.<\/p>\n<p>It is a power factor in advance which enables reactive power to be supplied from these loads to the system. As a result, the power factor improves.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling container-blanc\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1040px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><h2>A complete range of tailor-made load banks<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/en\/who-we-are\/\">METAL DEPLOYE RESISTOR<\/a> , is at your disposal to define the specific parameters of your tailor-made load banks.<\/p>\n<p>It is a complete solution for your load bank projects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Range<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/bancs-de-charge-resistifs-reactifs\/\"> resistive \/ reactive load banks<\/a> :<\/li>\n<li>Range<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/en\/load-bank-ac-dc\/\"> AC \/ DC load banks<\/a> (AC DC):<\/li>\n<li>A<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/en\/portable-load-bank\/\"> control system<\/a> (data recovery, monitoring, etc.),<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/en\/programmable-load-bank\/\"> mobility equipment<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdresistor.com\/en\/supervision-and-steering\/\"> transport (trailer, etc.)<\/a> &#8230; 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