Regenerative drives in elevators can prevent a generator from performing its essential function of providing power to equipment, devices and lighting. Could your building's emergency system be compromised?
While recent advances in technology have made elevators more energy efficient than ever before, the regenerative type of drives in elevators can prevent a building's generator from performing its essential function of providing power to equipment, devices, and lighting for scenes. specifications described in this technical document. .
A faulty generator can result in disruption or damage to products/processes, hamper rescue operations or, worst of all, create serious life safety hazards. It is important to understand the effects of regenerative-type elevators in the case of a new building or an existing building where elevators are being replaced. Could your building's emergency system be compromised?
Download this white paper from Chicago Engineers and discover why the effect of regenerative loads on a generator should be considered at the beginning of a project for new buildings and factored into decisions made when retrofitting elevators in existing buildings.
*This whitepaper written by Jennifer Kuether was first published in Facility Exclusive on February 19, 2019.
