Permanent Load Concept — Data Center, Frankfurt

Project Overview

Reliable testing of a data center's electrical infrastructure depends on a permanent load strategy that is fully integrated with the facility's distribution architecture. EDS developed this concept for a Frankfurt brownfield data center from Stage 1 through Stage 4, beginning with a load strategy that defines how permanent load banks support system reliability testing across all redundant paths. Load bank positions were selected and laid out to minimise impact on operational floor space while maintaining full access for testing and maintenance. Busbar routing and connection concepts were developed for all load bank feeds, and the complete scope — drawings, calculations and single-line diagrams — was updated to incorporate the new permanent load infrastructure into the facility's engineering record.