Loading Rheostat 50KW
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11836
The JLab India 50kW Loading Rheostat Bank is an industrial-scale electrical testing solution engineered for the empirical evaluation of high-capacity power systems, including grid-scale generators, UPS systems, and large-frame industrial transformers. Capable of dissipating 50,000 Watts of continuous load, this workstation provides a precisely controllable resistive interface to quantify voltage regulation, fuel consumption under load, and thermal stability of prime movers. It is optimized for University Engineering Research Centers and heavy-industrial vocational training.
Technical Specifications
| Tender Specification | OEM Technical Detail |
| Max Power Capacity | 50kW (50,000 Watts) Continuous |
| Resistive Element | High-mass Stainless Steel or Ni-Chrome alloy grids |
| Configuration | Three-Phase (415V–440V) / Single-Phase (220V–240V) |
| Load Stepping | Multiple industrial-grade contactors for incremental resolution |
| Cooling System | Dual/Quad high-velocity forced-air industrial axial fans |
| Monitoring | Integrated Digital Multi-Function Meter (V, A, kW, Hz, PF) |
| Control Interface | Local control panel with selector switches and E-Stop |
| Chassis | Heavy-duty, weather-resistant steel enclosure with industrial castors |
| Protection | Thermal sensors, airflow failure cutout, and short-circuit MCB |
Certification | ISO certificates available on request |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Macro-Grid Interface: Facilitates student understanding of large-scale power dissipation, supporting Advanced Power Systems and Energy Management modules.
- Source Efficiency Quantification: Enables the physical study of high-capacity alternators; learners apply the 50kW load to determine the efficiency curves and "Governor Droop" characteristics of diesel or gas generators.
- Harmonic & Thermal Analysis: Supports the analysis of thermal expansion in conductors; students evaluate how high-current resistive loading impacts the temperature rise of busbars and connection terminals.
- Industrial Safety Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate and implement rigorous safety protocols required for high-voltage, high-current environments, including interlocking systems and emergency shutdown procedures.
International Logistics & Compliance
JLab India ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade, reinforced industrial crating (ISPM-15 compliant). The chassis is secured with internal steel vibration dampeners to protect the high-mass resistive grids and heavy-duty contactors during maritime transport.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and full CAD wiring schematics and maintenance manuals.
- Durability: Tropicalized design featuring anti-corrosive marine-grade powder coating and high-temperature fiberglass/silicone insulation to ensure a long service life in extreme environments.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the JLab India 50kW Loading Rheostat Bank directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Contactor Durability: We utilize silver-alloy contactors rated for thousands of switching cycles under load, preventing the "contact welding" common in lower-grade units.
- Custom Load Resolution: Direct oversight allows for customized load steps (e.g., 1kW, 5kW, or 10kW increments) tailored to your specific training or testing requirements.
- Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed availability of replacement industrial fans, resistive grid modules, and control switches to maximize the long-term ROI of the asset.
- Manufacturing Control: Every unit undergoes a 12-hour "Heat Run" test at full 50kW capacity before shipping to verify thermal management and insulation integrity under sustained stress.
