Global Leader in Load Bank Rentals & Service Innovations in Data Center Commissioning.

Global Leader in Load Bank Rentals & Service

Innovations in Data Center Commissioning

204/10/23 Innovations in Data Center Commissioning

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Validate system design and performance

Ensure operational uptime

Qualify for LEED certification

Document Test Data & Results

Competitive Advantage

Attract new Data Center clients


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Back up diesel generators (in parallel) UPS systems Automatic transfer switches Power Distribution Units (PDUs) Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) Hot aisle/cold aisle layout Pods & containers


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Generators, UPS, PDUs CRAC systems, chiller, hot aisle/cold aisle validation, rack layout need to be validated

Deficiencies in any of these areas result in project delays or operational downtime

Reconfiguring and retesting adds significant costs to data center budgets and results in downtime of production systems to correct

Innovations in Data Center Commissioning04/10/23

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Perception: We can figure this out when the time comes

Reality: Should be part of the planning process Ensure all test specifications are planned for Ensure budget is complete Ensure schedule is met


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Plan for commissioning as early as possible Think about commissioning in the design phase

Integrate the commissioning plan into the design process

Know what you are going to test Develop test specs

Ensure all test specifications are planned for and met Ensure budget is accurate & complete Ensure timely execution Ensure design meets energy certification standards


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Review of testing requirements Evaluate equipment in relation to testing objectives Plan for development of customized test solutions Develop REALISTIC budgetary forecasts Plan for equipment training Site walk for equipment placement, access, ingress

and egress Logistics


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Prove systems prior to production by simulating the operating environment

Validate design specs and operational performance Reduce cost and risk of reworking/re-engineering Use test data as a marketing tool to attract tenants


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Coordinate with client contractors who are invested in commissioning success:

General Contractor

Electrical Contractor

Mechanical Contractor

Commissioning Agent

Don’t forget the client


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Started planning 1 year before data center construction was completed

Reviewed spec – identified challenges Required solution for hot aisle/cold aisle containment

– that did not exist ComRent developed a solution to meet the granular

testing spec required Solution build took 4 months Delivered project on time, on budget &

commissioned to spec Customer was happy!


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Ordered load banks at the last minute (from another vendor)

No site walk Load banks didn’t fit in freight elevator - Delay Set up load banks outside - Delay Cable runs were wrong - Delay It rained – indoor load banks + rain = No Test - Delay Project behind schedule Project over budget Customer not so happy


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It is not about the cost of equipment rental It is about the total cost to complete commissioning New technology can accelerate schedule and

reduce labor costs Medium Voltage Load Banks – require 15x Fewer Cables and 5x

less time to set up and tear down – fewer points of failure

Wi-Fi Control – reduce time and associated man hours to complete tests

Power Quality – New monitors complete more tests in less time, collect more data and reduce report generation time


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More medium voltage generators being deployed Makes sense to test with actual medium voltage loads


CR922A 5MW MV Load Bank:Transportable medium voltage load bank

Does not require a transformer

CAPACITY: 5MW @13,800 VAC 4MW @ 4,160 VAC

Easy set up – 3 MV cables

Linkable for larger loads (50MW)

Reduces labor cost

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Testing at full load to simulate real world outage Testing at unity or PF (i.e. - .8) or both? Unity – resistive 400kw Load Banks

Linkable to meet larger load spec

PF – Resistive/Reactive Load Banks Linkable for large loads Resistive Only Test Reactive Only Test Resistive/Reactive Test


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Where are you testing? On the raised floor/maintenance room

Remote Power Panel (RPP)

Overhead bus track

Under raised floor track

New bus track adapters Faster set up

Shorter cable runs

It’s just easier


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DCM Room Validation Test: Balance electrical and chiller loads

Ensure Optimum Thermal Conditions @ high load levels

Ensure constant temp and pricise humidity levels

Measure room air flow

Measure room Delta T

Test aisle layout

= Integrated Systems Test


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Precisely simulate production server loads & airflow:Validate aisle layout (perforated floor)Validate CRAC capacityVariable loadVariable CFMMeasure Delta T


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Rack mount load banks The only way to validate pod

electrical and chiller capacity Tune load banks to simulate

actual server configuration Variable load Variable CFM Validate Delta T


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CX Power MonitorOne solution replaces: Drantez™, Astro-Med™ and HoBo™!

Very accurate (voltage and current)

Simple set-up & automated data capture (programable)

Simple report writing

Calibrated & tested (every shipment)

(Ground) current triggering

Symmetrical components/zero sequencing (sums the currents)

Data archived after each usage

PQ + wireless Temp/Humidity probes (1-100)

Wi-Fi, Ethernet & USB interface

Free software (Live-View™ & U-View™) & upgrades


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Wi-Fi Communications:IP addressable load banksManage all load banks via a single laptop or Android device

At the rack In the aisle In the room

Save timeSave labor!


Android Smartphone Interface Application

Customized MS Windows GUI

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In Aisle, Water Cooled Load Simulator:250kw or 500kw configuration Light weight:

250kw unit = ~700lb. 500kw unit = ~1200lb

Fully integrated into chilled water loop Continuously variable flow control Continuously variable power (load) control Continuously variable Delta T control


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Controllable load solutions have come a long way from the Salt Water Pickle Barrel

Solutions designed to meet very specific requirements New Solutions enable more granular data collection Validate Data Center design and operational efficiency Clients have inquiring minds – They want to know! Commissioning is now a Competitive Advantage in a

competitive marketplace


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Right. Ready. Reliable.


Global Leader in Load Bank Rentals & Service Innovations in Data Center Commissioning.

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