Measurement-Based Data Center Complete Load Model Construction & Power Quality Assessment at Distribution Level

This paper presents a major power quality indices assessment and evaluation of a validated three phase and single phase combined load models of a typical telecommunication data center electrical distribution network under several loading conditions, based on computer simulation. Typically, such networks are heavily penetrated by nonlinear loads which makes it a productive environment for generating distorted harmonic currents that can cause interruption to such data center operations. The built full network simulation model using Matlab/Simulink computer program is utilized to emulate various network loading states (light, moderate and heavy) to be evaluated and investigated according to the IEEE519-2014 standards. The major power quality guides investigated involve the network lines current total harmonic distortion THDi%, network nodes (busbars) voltage THDv% and total true line power factor (T.P.F) at each connection point. AI-Madar AI-Jadid telecommunication Company data center electrical distribution network is the case study considered.