Standby Generator Load Testing
A generator that starts is not a generator that will carry the load, and running one unloaded quietly damages it. This course covers testing standby sets properly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Starting is not the same as carrying the load
- 02Wet stacking and the damage of unloaded running
- 03Planning a load test safely around live operations
- 04Load banks, staged loading and instrumentation
- 05Transfer, synchronisation and full load verification
- 06Interpreting results, shortfalls and derating
- 07Testing regimes that genuinely prove readiness
What you will gain
- Explain why unloaded running damages a set
- Plan a load test without endangering the site
- Use load banks and interpret the results
- Test transfer, synchronisation and full load capability
- Record test results and act on shortfalls
- Set a testing regime that proves readiness
Who should attend
- Electrical and facilities technicians
- Maintenance engineers
- Data centre and critical facility staff
- Building services managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 28 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 17 to 18 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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