Loading Rheostat 10KW
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11837
The JLab India 10kW Loading Rheostat Bank is an industrial-grade electrical testing solution engineered for the empirical evaluation of medium-capacity power systems, including generators, UPS systems, and industrial transformers. Capable of dissipating 10,000 Watts of continuous resistive load, this workstation provides a precisely controllable interface to quantify voltage regulation, efficiency, and thermal stability of power sources. It is optimized for University Engineering Research Centers and vocational training in electrical power systems.
Technical Specifications
| Tender Specification | OEM Technical Detail |
| Max Power Capacity | 10kW (10,000 Watts) Continuous |
| Resistive Element | Heavy-duty Cupro-Nickel or Stainless Steel grids for minimal thermal drift |
| Configuration | Single-Phase (220V–240V) or Three-Phase (415V) AC/DC |
| Load Stepping | Multiple heavy-duty toggle switches or contactors for incremental resolution |
| Cooling System | Forced-air cooling with integrated high-CFM industrial axial fans |
| Monitoring | Integrated Digital Multi-Function Meter (Optional: V, A, kW, Hz) |
| Chassis | Floor-standing, ventilated steel enclosure with industrial castors |
| Protection | Over-temperature thermal cutout and master MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) |
Certification | ISO certificates available on request |
| HS Code | 8533.29.00 (High-power electrical variable resistors) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Power Systems Interface: Facilitates student understanding of how large-scale electrical energy is converted into thermal energy, supporting the study of Thermodynamics and Power Plant Engineering.
- Source Efficiency Quantification: Enables the physical study of alternators and prime movers; learners apply the 10kW load to determine the efficiency curves and "Governor Droop" characteristics of a generator.
- Network Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Voltage Sag" and "Line Losses"; students evaluate how high-current resistive loading impacts the stability of a local distribution network.
- Safety & Thermal Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate industrial safety standards, including the necessity of forced-air cooling, interlocking systems, and emergency shutdown procedures in high-wattage environments.
International Logistics & Compliance
JLab India ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade, reinforced seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant). The internal resistive banks are secured with heavy-duty bracing and vibration-dampening mounts to prevent core fracture or wiring displacement during transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a factory-verified test report specifying the current limits for each resistive step.
- Durability: Tropicalized design featuring anti-corrosive powder coating and high-temperature silicone-insulated wiring, ensuring consistent performance in humid or non-climate-controlled laboratory environments.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the JLab India 10kW Loading Rheostat Bank directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- High-Current Reliability: We use industrial-grade contactors and switches rated for high-arcing environments, ensuring a service life that withstands years of intensive institutional use.
- Precision Resistance Grids: Direct oversight of the wire-winding or grid-stamping process ensures that the total 10kW load is distributed evenly, preventing localized "hot spots."
- Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed availability of replacement resistive elements, high-velocity fans, and control switches to maximize the long-term ROI of the equipment.
- Manufacturing Control: Every unit undergoes a rigorous 4-hour "Heat Run" test at full 10kW capacity before shipping to verify thermal management and insulation integrity under sustained stress.
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