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AVTRON LOAD BANKS


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Outl ine

History of Avtron

What is a load bank?

Typical load bank applications

Opportunities in the Industry

Types of Avtron Load Banks Avtron Sales Process & Coverage

Avtron Main Competitor

Avtron Competitive Advantages

Avtron website and contact information

Questions


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History of Avt ron

1953 - Avtron founded by Dwayne Fritz, PE

1955 - Developed first military grade 400 Hz load bank

1967 - First multi-voltage (AC & DC), multi-frequency (50/60/400 Hz) trailermounted load bank sold to United States Air Force

1973 - Developed first true radiator mounted load bank

1979 - Developed first high capacity (400 KW) portable load bank

1980 - Developed first high capacity (750 KW) permanent installed load bank

1985 - Introduced the legendary Avtron Helidyne resistive load element

1993 - First to offer UL listed permanent load banks

1994 - Developed first true direct connect medium voltage load bank

Family owned until 2007

2010 - Purchased Froment Loadbanks (UK)

Acquired by ASCO in 2012


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What is a Load Bank?

A load bank provides an electrical load on a power source

Load banks typically use resistive load elements

Common examples of load banks are toasters, hair dryers andlight bulbs.

Toaster resistive heating elements


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What real ly is a Load Bank?

Industrial grade load banks used in our market are characterized by:

Accurate load tolerance

Fine load step resolution

Fully supported Helidyneresistive elements

Continuous duty cycle

No cool down period requirement

Nema 3R type construction

Integral blower motor for cooling

Corrosion resistant frame construction

Load dump circuitry for interface with switchgear

Third party certification

Avtron Helidyne Element

2000 KW outdoor

load bank


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A Load Bank is a device which develops an electrical load, applies the load toan electrical power source and converts or dissipates the resultant poweroutput of the source.

A Load Bank is intended to accurately mimic the operational or real loadwhich a power source will see in actual application.

However, unlike the real load, which is likely to be dispersed, unpredictable

and random in value, a Load Bank provides a contained, organized and fullycontrollable load.

Consequently, a Load Bank can be further defined as a self-contained, unitized,systematic device which includes both load elements with control andaccessory devices required for operation.

Where the real load is served by the power source and uses the energy output

of the source for some productive purpose, the Load Bank serves the powersource, using its energy output to test, support or protect the power source.


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Load Bank Load

Facility Load

Engine

GeneratorDesired

Loading

50% to

70%

Autom at ic Load Contro l ler


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What does a Load Bank do?

All major engine manufacturers specify a minimumload when the engine is running


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*National Emiss ions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants


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Typical Load Bank App l icat ions

Design Research and Development

Manufacturing... Quality Control

Installation... Acceptance Testing

Maintenance Testing

Solving Lightly Loaded Problems (wet stacking)


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Design

Research and DevelopmentLoad Banks are used to prove out power source during the R & D phase.


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Generator Test Cells

Manufacturers of standby power generators commonly use load banks to test and tune newly

assembled units.

When the generator has been set up in a test cell within the factory, a test engineer uses the load

bank to apply a discrete, selectable electrical load to the generator and measure the response

stability and endurance.

During this process, the test engineer calibrates and adjusts the generator performance to ensure it

meets the intended product specifications and tolerances.

Engine Test Cells

Manufacturers of small gas engines also use load banks to test newly manufactured engines under

various mechanical loads.

This is accomplished by connecting the engine to the load bank via a device called a dynamometer.

Again, engine performance is monitored and, if necessary, adjustments are made to ensure the

product performs within intended specifications.

Manufacturing... Quality Control


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Installation... Acceptance Testing Load banks are often used as tool for demonstrating to buyers and users of

a new generator set that the unit meets the performance specifications

outlined in the purchase contract.


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Maintenance Testing

Generators installed in the field must be periodically tested and

exercised to ensure that it will operate as intended when a power outage

actually occurs.

Service groups use load banks to apply a load that mimics the load of

the facility the generator is protecting. Any problems with the generatorcan then be identified and rectified in a non-critical environment.


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Typ ical Load Bank App l ications(Wet Stack ing )


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Why Avoid Wet Stacking

Expense: Excessive Wet Stacking will shorten engine life by many years

and before planned replacement.

Pollution: Many urban areas are restricting the level of smoke emissions

Wet Stacking produces.

Power: Even before an engine is damaged deposits will reduce maximum

power. A prematurely worn engine will have a lower maximum power than

it was designed to develop.

Maintenance: An engine experiencing the effects of Wet Stacking will

require considerable more maintenance than an engine that is adequatelyloaded.


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Solving Lightly Loaded Problems (wet stacking)

Load banks may be installed in a diesel powered generator set to

apply the additional load required to ensure the engine fully

consumes the fuel in the combustion process.


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Oppo rtuni t ies in the Industry


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Types of Load Banks

Resistive: Most common type. Uses resistors to load the AC powersource. Resistors have a unity (1.0 Power Factor)

Reactive: Used anytime an AC power source requires testing at a laggingpower factor (OEM Factory Testing, Military)

DC: Used to test DC power sources such as batteries, invertors.

Capacitive:Used anytime an AC power source requires testing at aleading power factor. (UPS OEMS, Crest Factor Loads)


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Types of Load Banks

Portable:Defined by dual voltage capability (240/480V), digital

metering, casters and proper dimensions required to fit thru mandoors and freight elevators.

Permanent: Defined by single voltage capability (480V), remotecontrol panel, NEMA 3R construction and load dump circuitry.

Radiator Mounted: Defined by single voltage capability(480V), remote control panel, NEMA 3R construction, load dumpcircuitry. Load bank dimensions are based on genset radiator core

opening.


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Avtron Offers the Widest Variety

and can solve any of your Load Bank requirements.

Types o f Load Banks


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Portable Load Banks from

200-400 KW

25-55 KW

10 KW

100 KW


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All Avtron PortableLoad Banks

feature true dual

voltage design

with no capacityde-rate at 240 or

480V

Up to 700 KW


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Real Time Data Logging


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Trai ler Mounted Load Banks from 500 KW . . .

to1250 KW

to2500 KW


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6000 KVA in an ISO Con tainer


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Permanent Outdoor Load Banks


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Permanently Mounted Free-Stand ing

Load Banks from 25 KW



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up to 4000 KW!!!


200-500 KW

500-2000 KW

2500-4000 KW


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Permanent Outdoo r Load Banks

Au tomat ic Load

Contro l ler


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Real Time Data Logging

Sigma Intelligent Hand Held Controller

Provide full load control and 3 phase instrumentation with a

resolution down to 1KW.

Operate multiple Loadbanks by a single controller.


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For Medium Vol tage App l ications

The Conventional Method is to Use a Low VoltageLoad Bank and Step Down Transformer


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Up to 7 MW at 13.8kV in a single load bank

For Medium Voltage App l icat ions

Only Avtron can offer a truedi rect con nect medium vol tage

load bank. Advantages of A vtron

direct connect are:

BENEFITS:

Lower Installation Costs

Smaller Footprint

Less maintenance

No low voltage/high current

cabling required

8 MW at 12.47 kV in 40 container


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Radiator Mounted Load Banks

Designed to f i t ov er genset radiator core

Designed as s upplemental load 50-70% o f

genset


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Roof Moun ted Load Banks

From 25 - 500 KW


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Are designed to l imi t the ground faul t

current in Medium Voltage Systems

Neutral Ground ing Resisto rs


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5-15 KV

10 or 60 Second s

100-1000 Amps

UL Listed up to 1000 Amps

Neutral Ground ing Resisto rs


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Avtro n Sales Process-Genset Dealers


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Avtron Sales Process


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Avtron Main Competi tor


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SIMPLEX-Sprin g field Il l ino is

Lower Cost/Price DiverEstablished Designs.

U.L. Listed Units.

Extensive Product Line.

Some Portable units in Stock.

Good reps in selected areas

Digital ControllerWebsite: simplexdirect.com

STRENGTHS: WEAKNESS:

Suspect Quality.Some units not load tested.

Galvanized Steel Construction.

+/- 5% Load Tolerance.

Undersize blowers for cooling.

Quotes ref. high exhaust temp.

Sales/Service Support.Quotes take a couple of days.

Very hard to get drawings.

Long lead times.

2011 Simplex on Sight (SOS)opened in Atlanta, GA.

SOS is Simplex Rental Arm


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Avtron Competi tive Advantages

Avtron Load Banks are rated -0, +5% Overall Load Tolerance.

Competitors rate Load Bank +/- 5%.

This means that with Avtron your load bank is guaranteed to

deliver full load.

A Competitive 1000 KW Load Bank will deliver between 950-

1050 KW. Avtron load bank will deliver 1000-1050 KW


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Avtron Competi t ive AdvantagesHeavy Gauge Aluminized Steel

Galvanized:

- rated to 500 F

- corrodes easily

Aluminized:- rated to 1250 F

- resists corrosion

2.5X over galvanized


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Polyester Powder Paint Finish.virtually scratch proof

Helidyne Resistor Elements - No cool down period requiredshut down load bank under full load with no damage

Fully Supported Stainless Steel Element Support Rods designed

for rugged transport conditions

Quick floor to door shipment and portable units in stock

Avtron Competi t ive Advantages


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Bu i l t to the Highest Standards

Avtron Competi t ive Advantages


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Contact ing Av t ron

Av tron Loadbank, Inc.

6255 Halle Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44125

(P) 216-573-7600

(F) 216-573-5953

www.avt ron loadbank.com


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And res Ab reu Perera Latin America & Caribbean

(P) 216-573-7600 ext. 2260

(C) 216-280-6966

(F) 216-573-5953

[email protected]

Contact ing Av t ron


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Offer ing the Widest Var iety of Load B anks

59 Years o f Design Experience

Repu tat ion for Qual ity & Rel iabi l i ty

Know ledgeable Sales and Service Personnel

Quick Del ivery and Portable Uni ts in Stock

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