Data Centers: What are Electrical and Power Systems

In this comprehensive course, we will delve deeper into the intricate world of electrical and power systems that form the backbone of data centers. These systems and their components play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of data centers, which are responsible for consuming approximately 5% of the world's energy and are expected to consume even more in the future.

As the internet continues to grow and become an indispensable aspect of modern life, it is increasingly crucial to comprehend and support the electrical infrastructure that sustains the data centers powering the internet. This course aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand and navigate the complexities of electrical systems in data centers.

The course content covers a wide range of topics, including terminology, standards, acronyms, operation, and efficiency of electrical systems and equipment in data centers. Whether you are taking a tour of a data center or are involved in its daily operations, grasping the dynamics of power distribution within these facilities is imperative to ensure the seamless functioning of the internet.

By the end of this course, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of electrical and power systems in data centers, enabling them to contribute effectively to the efficient and sustainable operation of these critical facilities.

During the five lectures we will cover:

Fundamental Concepts and Power Pathways

Typical electrical terminology, power transmission from the grid to electronic chips, and redundancy levels.

Voltage and Essential Equipment

Alternating and direct current power, crucial electrical apparatus supporting data center power requirements.

UPS Systems and Their Components

Primary and secondary functions, various types, operations, and efficiencies.

Power Distribution

Power Distribution Unit (PDU), Remote Power Panel (RPP), power monitoring, controls, receptacles, and plugs.

Conductors, Conduits, and Circuit Breakers

Protective devices, standards, sizing, switches, and other related devices.

1. Architects
2. Engineering design professionals
3. Facilities operations
4. Contractors
5. Technicians
6. Electrical engineers, technicians, operators

1. The faculty with all examples, made it very interesting and make me commit to watch entire session fully focused and dedicated thank you sir ~ Mujeeb A
2. Great course for me as starter. Will recommend it to others ~ Fred L
3. I really liked this course. The instructor knows very well the topic and is clear in the explanation. Lectures are very well designed and presented. The course will give you an overview regarding Data Center's Electrical System, I suggest this course for everyone interested on this topic (I mean not only Electrical Engineers) ~ Biagio M
4. It is a good match, it helps me understand the power distribution systems and the disadvantages and advantages of each system design ~ J McNish
5. I have attended many DC training provided by Uptime and EPI, but this training is Great value for money and covers more details ~ M Nawaz

1. Introduction to data center electrical and power systems
2. Redundancy concepts for electrical distribution and equipment
3. Understanding of electrical equipment, systems, and controls
4. How differing priorties and data center types change the electrical design

Basic understanding of data centers, layouts, and common terms.