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Best Practices for Power Equipment Startup
Date: June 9, 2009
In order for the electrical power distribution systems within data
centers and related facilities to operate properly as designed and
intended, it is extremely important that care be given to the
commissioning and startup of the electrical equipment via effective and
reliable methods. This paper describes the need for a systematized
program for new power equipment startup and the best practices and
pitfalls that exist with regards to power equipment startup. This paper
will also provide an overview of important items and issues that should
be focused upon as part of reliable power equipment start up procedures
and processes.