Simplex NORTHSTAR 125 KW, Manual

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Did You Know?
Load banks simulate the “real world” loads that the power
source will experience. Electrical load can be broadly classified
as resistive, magnetic, and capacitive. In the real world, these
components are mixed, as they are with a load bank, except
with the load bank, full control of the components is possible.
Resistive loads comprise incandescent lighting, electric heating
and other loads in which electrical energy is largely converted
to heat. Magnetic loads comprise motors, transformers, and
other devices which convert electrical energy to mechanical
force. Capacitive loads comprise electronic loads. Although
both AC and DC systems power similar loads, most of this
discussion will involve AC systems.