Transformador QDTB®

Calculadora de Sistema de Energia para Data Center

Projete um sistema de distribuição de energia tolerante a falhas para data center a partir da sua carga de TI — dimensionamento de transformador e UPS, redundância N / N+1 / 2N, BOM e diagrama unifilar, com verificações de PUE e curto-circuito.

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Por que esta calculadora

Data centers são as cargas de maior valor e menor tolerância no mercado elétrico. Esta calculadora transforma um único número — sua carga de TI em kW — em um projeto completo de distribuição de energia: dimensionamento de transformador a seco, capacidade de UPS online de dupla conversão, topologia de redundância (N / N+1 / 2N) e uma lista de materiais com preços, seguindo GB 50174, TIA-942 e a classificação por tiers do Uptime Institute.

Worked Examples

Example 1 — 1 MW Data Center (2N, Tier III) · FOB $557,571
Data center power system · 2N · 10kV/0.4kV · Tier III
1,600 kVA transformer
SCB13-1600/10 · UPS 1250 kVA ×2 · PUE 1.68
IT load
1,000 kW
Total facility
1,680 kW
UPS capacity
1,250 kVA ×2
PUE
1.68
Est. total (FOB)
POA
📦 Bill of Materials
EquipmentModelSpecQty
HV incoming panelKYN28A-12-630-315630 A / 31.5 kA · vacuum2
HV bus-tie panelKYN28A-12-630-315630 A / 31.5 kA · vacuum1
Main transformer (each)SCB13-1600/101600 kVA · Dry-Type · Copper · SCB132
LV incoming panelGGD-25002500 A busbar · In 2309 A2
LV bus-tie panelGGD-25002500 A busbar1
LV feeder panel (×2)GGD-2500distributes 8 circuits2
Cable branch box (LV)DFW-0.41-in / 4-out · 0.4 kV · 630 A1
Main feeder cable (TX→LV)YJV 0.6/1kV 300 mm² ×55× 300 mm² Cu · ΔU 0.90% @ 60 m · $154.0/m5
Feeder cable — IT feeder 1 (×8)YJV 185 mm²185 mm² Cu · 319 A · ΔU 1.0% · $103.0/m8
Branch trunk cable (LV → branch box 1)YJV 300 mm² ×33× 300 mm² Cu · 1276 A · ΔU 0.8% · $154.0/m3
Main busbar (Cu)Cu 125×10125×10 · 2500 A rating · ref $147.8/mincluded
Grounding electrodeΦ20mm × 2.5m rodR₁ 39.6 Ω → 13 rod(s) ≤ 4 Ω13
Online double-conversion UPS module (1/2)1250 kVA / 1125 kW0.9 output PF · 92% efficiency · 10 min battery (181 kWh total)1
Online double-conversion UPS module (2/2)1250 kVA / 1125 kW0.9 output PF · 92% efficiency · 10 min battery (181 kWh total)1
UPS battery bank (VRLA / LiFePO4)181 kWhbattery autonomy 10 min @ full IT load · $95/kWh1
DCIM / monitoring systemDCIM platformpower & environmental monitoring, metering, alarms (POA — not included in estimate)1
Rack PDU (end-of-row / column head cabinet)rack PDUper-rack power distribution + branch metering (POA — not included in estimate)13
📐 Single-line diagram
CTCT50/5150/5187differentialFeed AFeed BKYN28A-12-630-315KYN28A-12-630-315HV bus-tieSCB13-1600/101600 kVA - Z=6%SCB13-1600/101600 kVA - Z=6%LV bus-tie0.4 kV0.4 kVIT feeder 1 - 319 AYJV 185 mm2IT feeder 2 - 319 AYJV 185 mm2IT feeder 3 - 319 AYJV 185 mm2IT feeder 4 - 319 AYJV 185 mm2IT feeder 5 - 319 AYJV 185 mm2IT feeder 6 - 319 AYJV 185 mm2IT feeder 7 - 319 AYJV 185 mm2IT feeder 8 - 319 AYJV 185 mm2Grounding 13xdia20mmx2.5m rod
LEGENDBreaker (52)DisconnectorCTCT (current transformer)PTPT (voltage transformer)50/51Protection relay 50/51/51N/87kWhMeter (kWh)SPD (surge protection)Transformer
⚙️ Electrical schematic (protection & metering)
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - PROTECTION & METERING10 kV / 0.4 kV - 1600 kVA - secondary circuits (schematic)INCOMING 10 kVCT100/5Aprotection CT5250/5151N87overcurrent / earth-fault / diffPT10kV/100Vbus PT (voltage)TRANSFORMER1600 kVAZ = 6%kWhrevenue meteringLV 520.4 kV LV BUSSPDCT.../5AIT feeder 1 - 319 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 2 - 319 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 3 - 319 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 4 - 319 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 5 - 319 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 6 - 319 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 7 - 319 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 8 - 319 A50/51
⛳ Grounding grid layout
SUBSTATION GROUNDING GRID LAYOUTsite 12 m x 8 m - ring earth electrode (schematic)TRANSFORMERR1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8R9R10R11R12R1312 mGround rods: 13 x dia 20 mm x 2.5 m copper-bonded steelRod spacing: 5 m (= 2 x rod length, ring electrode)Target resistance: <= 4 ohm (measure after installation)Standard: IEEE 80 / GB-T 50065 (earthing design) - indicative layout
🔌 Cable schedule & routing
CABLE SCHEDULEIDFromToCable (model / spec)LengthC0TransformerLV panelYJV 0.6/1kV 300 mm2 (2309 A)60 mC1LV panelIT feeder 1YJV 185 mm2 (319 A)60 mC2LV panelIT feeder 2YJV 185 mm2 (319 A)60 mC3LV panelIT feeder 3YJV 185 mm2 (319 A)60 mC4LV panelIT feeder 4YJV 185 mm2 (319 A)60 mC5Branch boxIT feeder 5YJV 185 mm260 mC6Branch boxIT feeder 6YJV 185 mm260 mC7Branch boxIT feeder 7YJV 185 mm260 mC8Branch boxIT feeder 8YJV 185 mm260 mROUTING (schematic)LV PANELL1L2L3L4L5L6L7L8... +1 feedersCable lengths are indicative (run-length based); confirm on site before installation.
🗄 Switchgear arrangement
SWITCHGEAR ARRANGEMENTpanel lineup (front view, schematic)HV INCOMINGKYN28A-12-630-315HV BUS-TIEKYN28A-12-630-315LV INCOMINGGGD-2500LV BUS-TIEGGD-2500FEEDERGGD-2500FEEDERGGD-2500BRANCH BOXDFW-0.47 panel(s) - each 91 mm (typical)Clearance / aisle per IEC 61936-1 - layout indicative
🛡 Protection configuration
PROTECTION CONFIGURATION10 kV / 0.4 kV - 1600 kVA - protection zones (schematic)INCOMING 10 kVCTCT 100/5A505151Novercurrent / earth-fault52TRANSFORMER1600 kVA - Z=6%8749differential + thermalCTCT 2500/5A505151NLV incoming protection520.4 kV LV BUSCTCT 2500/5A50/51BUS-TIECTCT 400/5A50/5151NIT feeder 1319 ACTCT 400/5A50/5151NIT feeder 2319 ACTCT 400/5A50/5151NIT feeder 3319 ACTCT 400/5A50/5151NIT feeder 4319 ACTCT 400/5A50/5151NIT feeder 5319 ACTCT 400/5A50/5151NIT feeder 6319 ACTCT 400/5A50/5151NIT feeder 7319 ACTCT 400/5A50/5151NIT feeder 8319 AProtection layout & CT ratios are schematic / illustrative final settings per IEC 60255 / IEEE 242.
📋 Protection settings
CircuitProtectionSettingTimeStandard
HV incoming 10 kV50 instantaneous739 AinstIEC 60255-151 / IEEE 242
HV incoming 10 kV51 overcurrent111 A0.5 sIEC 60255-151 / IEEE 242
HV incoming 10 kV51N earth-fault18 A0.5 sIEC 60364-4-41
Transformer 1600 kVA87 differential18 AinstIEEE C37.91 / GB/T 14285
Transformer 1600 kVA49 thermal overload99% of ratedalarm/tripIEC 60076-7 / IEEE C57.91
LV incoming 0.4 kV50 instantaneous18475 AinstIEC 60947-2
LV incoming 0.4 kV51 overcurrent2771 A0.3 sIEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
LV incoming 0.4 kV51N earth-fault462 A0.3 sIEC 60364-4-41
LV bus-tie50/51 overcurrent2771 A0.3 sIEC 60947-2
IT feeder 150/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 351 A - Im 2552 A - Ig 64 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
IT feeder 250/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 351 A - Im 2552 A - Ig 64 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
IT feeder 350/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 351 A - Im 2552 A - Ig 64 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
IT feeder 450/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 351 A - Im 2552 A - Ig 64 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
IT feeder 550/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 351 A - Im 2552 A - Ig 64 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
IT feeder 650/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 351 A - Im 2552 A - Ig 64 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
+2 more feeders50/51/51N (MCCB)per feeder load0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2
Settings are illustrative starting points — confirm with a protection coordination study per IEC 60255 / IEEE 242.
📚 Calculation book
CALCULATION BOOK
1600 kVA - 10kV/0.4kV - N+1 - illustrative
1. Load calculation
Standard: IEC 60076 - IEC 60364-5-52
ParameterFormulaValue
Connected loadP = sum(kW)1,680 kW
Demand factorKd0.9
Demand powerPd = P x Kd1,512 kW
Power factorcos(phi) before -> after0.95 -> 0.95
Design apparent powerSd = Pd / cos(phi)1,592 kVA
Transformer loadingSd / Srated99%
2. Short-circuit calculation
Standard: IEC 60909
ParameterFormulaValue
System impedance (pu)Zs = S / Ssc0.32% (on 1600 kVA base)
Transformer impedanceZt = Z%6%
Total impedanceZ = Zt + Zs6.32%
LV prospective IscIsc = In / Z36.5 kA
HV prospective IscIsc = Ssc / (sqrt(3) x V)28.9 kA
Breaking checkIcu >= IscLV 50 kA (1.4x margin) PASS
3. Voltage drop
Standard: IEC 60364-5-52 Annex G
ParameterFormulaValue
Main feederdU = sqrt(3) x I x L x R / V300 mm2 - dU 0.90% @ 60 m
Limitmax 3%within limit
Transformer volt. reg.dU ~ loading x Z% x sin(phi)1.9% at full load
4. Reactive power / harmonics
Standard: IEC 61921 (PFC) - IEEE 519 (harmonics)
ParameterFormulaValue
Required compensationQc = Pd x (tan1 - tan2)0 kvar
PFC bankstandard step0 kvar
Detuned reactorp = 6%n/a
5. Grounding
Standard: IEC 60364-5-54 earthing arrangements and protective conductors LV earthing target 10 ohm (TN systems); 4 ohm used as a conservative design target - target 4 ohm
ParameterFormulaValue
Single rod resistanceR1 = rho/(2 x pi x L) x ln(4L/d)39.6 ohm
Rods requiredn = R1 / (target x 0.8)13 rod(s) <= 4 ohm
Rod specdia x length20 mm x 2.5 m
This calculation book is illustrative it consolidates the computed values with the referenced standards. A licensed engineer must verify and seal final design documents for construction.
🔧 Secondary schematic (control & signal)
SECONDARY CONTROL & SIGNAL CIRCUIT0.4 kV circuit breaker close/trip + indication + interlock (TYPICAL)+control supplyCS (close)interlock52Cclose coil-TC (trip)prot trip52Ttrip coilSIGNAL (indication)52a (closed)REDbreaker closed-TYPICAL CIRCUITStandard control/signal scheme for IT feeder 1.Project detailing required (wiring, terminal assignment).
🔩 Terminal strip (typical)
TERMINAL STRIP (TYPICAL)X1 secondary wiring terminals (typical project detailing required)TerminalFunctionWireX1:1control supply L+1.5 mm2X1:2control supply L-1.5 mm2X1:3close command1.5 mm2X1:4trip command1.5 mm2X1:5breaker 52a status1.5 mm2X1:6breaker 52b status1.5 mm2X1:7trip circuit healthy1.5 mm2X1:8earth / shield2.5 mm2
🔋 UPS system
ParameterValue
UPS module capacity1250 kVA (1125 kW @ 0.9 PF)
Redundancy topology2N → 2 module(s) across 2 path(s)
UPS efficiency basis92% (online double-conversion)
Battery autonomy10 min → ≈ 181 kWh
🌡️ PUE & efficiency
ParameterValue
PUE (computed)1.68 = total facility load ÷ IT load
Rack density8 kW/rack → 125 racks
Reference range1.2–1.6 typical; GB 50174 / Uptime Institute recommend monitoring and minimizing
📏 Standard basis (依据标准)
TopicStandard
Standard basisIEC · IEC 60364-5-52
Conductor ampacityIEC 60364-5-52 Table B.52.2–B.52.5 (copper, 3 loaded conductors, 30°C ambient, PVC) — typical/rounded values, conservative (±3%)
Voltage-drop limitIEC 60364-5-52 Annex G · max drop 3%
Winding temp riseIEC 60076-11 — dry-type Class F 100 K rise
kVA ratingsIEC 60076-1 R10 preferred numbers
Breaker framesIEC 60947-2 frame sizes (In)
Grounding targetIEC 60364-5-54 earthing arrangements and protective conductors — LV earthing target ≤ 10 Ω (TN systems); 4 Ω used as a conservative design target · target 4 Ω
Data center designGB 50174 — data center design code (China) · TIA-942 · Uptime Institute Tier III
UPS (uninterruptible power)IEC 62040 — UPS performance & test requirements
Electrical supply reliabilityGB 50052 — code for design of electric power supply systems
🧮 How it was calculated
1. IT load = 1,000 kW (≈ 125 racks @ 8 kW/rack)
2. Cooling + auxiliary = 600 kW (cooling 60%) + 80 kW (aux 8%)
3. Total facility load P = 1,680 kW → PUE = P ÷ IT = 1.68
4. UPS capacity = IT ÷ (PF × η) = 1,000 ÷ (0.95 × 0.92) = 1,144 kVA → 1250 kVA module
5. UPS battery = 1,000 kW × 10 min ÷ 60 ÷ 0.92 = 181 kWh autonomy
6. Tier Tier III requires N+1 minimum; selected 2N → 2 UPS module(s) · 2 path(s)
7. Loads: P=1,680 kW, PF 0.95, 8 circuits
8. Demand: 1,680 × 0.9 = 1,512 kW
9. PFC: Qc = 1,512 × (0.329 − 0.329) = 0 kVAR → 0 kVAR bank
10. Transformer: S = 1,512 ÷ 0.95 = 1591.6 kVA → 1,600 kVA standard
11. Loading: 1,592 ÷ 1,600 = 99% (high — consider next size)
12. Voltage regulation: 99% × 6% × sinφ ≈ 1.9% at full load
13. HV: In 92.4 A, Isc 28.9 kA → KYN28A-12-630-315
14. LV: In 2309 A, Isc 36.5 kA (Xfmr Z 6% + system 0.3%) → GGD-2500, 2 feeder panel(s)
15. Cable branch boxes: 1 × DFW-0.4 (1-in/4-out) for feeder grouping
16. Grounding: R₁ 39.6 Ω → 13 rod(s)
17. Main feeder: 5× 300 mm² · ΔU 0.90% — OK
Summary
Estimated total (FOB Qingdao, EXW) — priced equipment$557,571
📋 Design notes
Pricing basis: FOB Qingdao (EXW) equipment price. Freight, duty and installation are not included — add for landed economics.
Transformer loading: 99% at design demand — high, consider the next size up.
Short-circuit check: HV 28.9 kA vs 31.5 kA (1.1× margin) · LV 36.5 kA vs 50 kA (1.4× margin).
Voltage regulation: ≈ 1.9% at full load (typical limit 5%).
Copper price linkage: Copper-wound transformer price tracks LME copper (current $14,115/t · 2026-09-14 · LME Copper (Sina hf_CAD)).
Parallel conductors: Single-cable ampacity exceeded — parallel conductors specified: main feeder 5× 300 mm², branch trunk 1 3× 300 mm² (per IEC 60364-5-52 / GB 50054).
Cable & grounding pricing: Cable conductors and grounding are priced from the confirmed cables-trays-grounding price reference (per-metre copper YJV; aluminium remains POA). The main copper busbar is POA — its length is project-specific.
Busway (high-current feeders): For LV feeders above ~2500 A, a busway (母线槽) trunking system is recommended instead of parallel cables.
PUE estimate: Computed PUE 1.68 (typical modern data centers 1.2–1.6; actual depends on cooling technology and climate).
UPS pricing: Data-center UPS modules are quoted per project — the online catalogue covers 1–3 kVA units, so these are shown POA.
UPS battery bank: A 181 kWh battery bank provides 10 min autonomy at full IT load — sized separately and quoted per project.
DCIM & rack PDU: DCIM monitoring and per-rack PDUs (列头柜/rack PDU) provide power metering and branch monitoring — quoted per project.
Tier & redundancy: Uptime Tier III requires N+1 minimum redundancy; you selected 2N. 2N → two independent power paths, each sized for 100% of the IT load (fault-tolerant).
UPS battery autonomy: 10 min runtime at full IT load ≈ 181 kWh battery (sized separately, quoted per project).
Rack density: 8 kW/rack → 125 racks. Within typical air-cooled range.
PUE warning: Computed PUE 1.68 exceeds the typical modern range (1.2–1.6) — consider more efficient cooling (liquid / close-coupled / free cooling) to cut energy cost.
Example 2 — 400 kW Data Center (N+1) · FOB $224,637
Data center power system · N+1 · 10kV/0.4kV · Tier II
630 kVA transformer
SCB13-630/10 · UPS 500 kVA ×2 · PUE 1.58
IT load
400 kW
Total facility
632 kW
UPS capacity
500 kVA ×2
PUE
1.58
Est. total (FOB)
POA
📦 Bill of Materials
EquipmentModelSpecQty
HV incoming panelKYN28A-12-630-315630 A / 31.5 kA · vacuum2
HV bus-tie panelKYN28A-12-630-315630 A / 31.5 kA · vacuum1
Main transformer (each)SCB13-630/10630 kVA · Dry-Type · Copper · SCB132
LV incoming panelGGD-10001000 A busbar · In 909 A2
LV bus-tie panelGGD-10001000 A busbar1
LV feeder panel (×2)GGD-1000distributes 8 circuits2
Cable branch box (LV)DFW-0.41-in / 4-out · 0.4 kV · 630 A1
Main feeder cable (TX→LV)YJV 0.6/1kV 300 mm² ×22× 300 mm² Cu · ΔU 0.89% @ 60 m · $154.0/m2
Feeder cable — IT feeder 1 (×8)YJV 35 mm²35 mm² Cu · 120 A · ΔU 2.0% · $17.6/m8
Branch trunk cable (LV → branch box 1)YJV 120 mm² ×22× 120 mm² Cu · 480 A · ΔU 1.2% · $68.8/m2
Main busbar (Cu)Cu 80×880×8 · 1400 A rating · ref $75.6/mincluded
Grounding electrodeΦ20mm × 2.5m rodR₁ 39.6 Ω → 13 rod(s) ≤ 4 Ω13
Online double-conversion UPS module (1/2)500 kVA / 450 kW0.9 output PF · 92% efficiency · 10 min battery (72 kWh total)1
Online double-conversion UPS module (2/2)500 kVA / 450 kW0.9 output PF · 92% efficiency · 10 min battery (72 kWh total)1
UPS battery bank (VRLA / LiFePO4)72 kWhbattery autonomy 10 min @ full IT load · $95/kWh1
DCIM / monitoring systemDCIM platformpower & environmental monitoring, metering, alarms (POA — not included in estimate)1
Rack PDU (end-of-row / column head cabinet)rack PDUper-rack power distribution + branch metering (POA — not included in estimate)7
📐 Single-line diagram
CTCT50/5150/5187differentialFeed AFeed BKYN28A-12-630-315KYN28A-12-630-315HV bus-tieSCB13-630/10630 kVA - Z=6%SCB13-630/10630 kVA - Z=6%LV bus-tie0.4 kV0.4 kVIT feeder 1 - 120 AYJV 35 mm2IT feeder 2 - 120 AYJV 35 mm2IT feeder 3 - 120 AYJV 35 mm2IT feeder 4 - 120 AYJV 35 mm2IT feeder 5 - 120 AYJV 35 mm2IT feeder 6 - 120 AYJV 35 mm2IT feeder 7 - 120 AYJV 35 mm2IT feeder 8 - 120 AYJV 35 mm2Grounding 13xdia20mmx2.5m rod
LEGENDBreaker (52)DisconnectorCTCT (current transformer)PTPT (voltage transformer)50/51Protection relay 50/51/51N/87kWhMeter (kWh)SPD (surge protection)Transformer
⚙️ Electrical schematic (protection & metering)
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - PROTECTION & METERING10 kV / 0.4 kV - 630 kVA - secondary circuits (schematic)INCOMING 10 kVCT40/5Aprotection CT5250/5151N87overcurrent / earth-fault / diffPT10kV/100Vbus PT (voltage)TRANSFORMER630 kVAZ = 6%kWhrevenue meteringLV 520.4 kV LV BUSSPDCT.../5AIT feeder 1 - 120 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 2 - 120 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 3 - 120 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 4 - 120 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 5 - 120 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 6 - 120 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 7 - 120 A50/51CT.../5AIT feeder 8 - 120 A50/51
⛳ Grounding grid layout
SUBSTATION GROUNDING GRID LAYOUTsite 12 m x 8 m - ring earth electrode (schematic)TRANSFORMERR1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8R9R10R11R12R1312 mGround rods: 13 x dia 20 mm x 2.5 m copper-bonded steelRod spacing: 5 m (= 2 x rod length, ring electrode)Target resistance: <= 4 ohm (measure after installation)Standard: IEEE 80 / GB-T 50065 (earthing design) - indicative layout
🔌 Cable schedule & routing
CABLE SCHEDULEIDFromToCable (model / spec)LengthC0TransformerLV panelYJV 0.6/1kV 300 mm2 (909 A)60 mC1LV panelIT feeder 1YJV 35 mm2 (120 A)60 mC2LV panelIT feeder 2YJV 35 mm2 (120 A)60 mC3LV panelIT feeder 3YJV 35 mm2 (120 A)60 mC4LV panelIT feeder 4YJV 35 mm2 (120 A)60 mC5Branch boxIT feeder 5YJV 35 mm260 mC6Branch boxIT feeder 6YJV 35 mm260 mC7Branch boxIT feeder 7YJV 35 mm260 mC8Branch boxIT feeder 8YJV 35 mm260 mROUTING (schematic)LV PANELL1L2L3L4L5L6L7L8... +1 feedersCable lengths are indicative (run-length based); confirm on site before installation.
🗄 Switchgear arrangement
SWITCHGEAR ARRANGEMENTpanel lineup (front view, schematic)HV INCOMINGKYN28A-12-630-315HV BUS-TIEKYN28A-12-630-315LV INCOMINGGGD-1000LV BUS-TIEGGD-1000FEEDERGGD-1000FEEDERGGD-1000BRANCH BOXDFW-0.47 panel(s) - each 91 mm (typical)Clearance / aisle per IEC 61936-1 - layout indicative
🛡 Protection configuration
PROTECTION CONFIGURATION10 kV / 0.4 kV - 630 kVA - protection zones (schematic)INCOMING 10 kVCTCT 50/5A505151Novercurrent / earth-fault52TRANSFORMER630 kVA - Z=6%8749differential + thermalCTCT 1000/5A505151NLV incoming protection520.4 kV LV BUSCTCT 1000/5A50/51BUS-TIECTCT 150/5A50/5151NIT feeder 1120 ACTCT 150/5A50/5151NIT feeder 2120 ACTCT 150/5A50/5151NIT feeder 3120 ACTCT 150/5A50/5151NIT feeder 4120 ACTCT 150/5A50/5151NIT feeder 5120 ACTCT 150/5A50/5151NIT feeder 6120 ACTCT 150/5A50/5151NIT feeder 7120 ACTCT 150/5A50/5151NIT feeder 8120 AProtection layout & CT ratios are schematic / illustrative final settings per IEC 60255 / IEEE 242.
📋 Protection settings
CircuitProtectionSettingTimeStandard
HV incoming 10 kV50 instantaneous291 AinstIEC 60255-151 / IEEE 242
HV incoming 10 kV51 overcurrent44 A0.5 sIEC 60255-151 / IEEE 242
HV incoming 10 kV51N earth-fault7 A0.5 sIEC 60364-4-41
Transformer 630 kVA87 differential7 AinstIEEE C37.91 / GB/T 14285
Transformer 630 kVA49 thermal overload95% of ratedalarm/tripIEC 60076-7 / IEEE C57.91
LV incoming 0.4 kV50 instantaneous7275 AinstIEC 60947-2
LV incoming 0.4 kV51 overcurrent1091 A0.3 sIEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
LV incoming 0.4 kV51N earth-fault182 A0.3 sIEC 60364-4-41
LV bus-tie50/51 overcurrent1091 A0.3 sIEC 60947-2
IT feeder 150/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 132 A - Im 960 A - Ig 24 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
IT feeder 250/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 132 A - Im 960 A - Ig 24 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
IT feeder 350/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 132 A - Im 960 A - Ig 24 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
IT feeder 450/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 132 A - Im 960 A - Ig 24 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
IT feeder 550/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 132 A - Im 960 A - Ig 24 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
IT feeder 650/51/51N (MCCB)Ir 132 A - Im 960 A - Ig 24 A0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60255
+2 more feeders50/51/51N (MCCB)per feeder load0.1 s (grading)IEC 60947-2
Settings are illustrative starting points — confirm with a protection coordination study per IEC 60255 / IEEE 242.
📚 Calculation book
CALCULATION BOOK
630 kVA - 10kV/0.4kV - N+1 - illustrative
1. Load calculation
Standard: IEC 60076 - IEC 60364-5-52
ParameterFormulaValue
Connected loadP = sum(kW)632 kW
Demand factorKd0.9
Demand powerPd = P x Kd569 kW
Power factorcos(phi) before -> after0.95 -> 0.95
Design apparent powerSd = Pd / cos(phi)599 kVA
Transformer loadingSd / Srated95%
2. Short-circuit calculation
Standard: IEC 60909
ParameterFormulaValue
System impedance (pu)Zs = S / Ssc0.13% (on 630 kVA base)
Transformer impedanceZt = Z%6%
Total impedanceZ = Zt + Zs6.13%
LV prospective IscIsc = In / Z14.8 kA
HV prospective IscIsc = Ssc / (sqrt(3) x V)28.9 kA
Breaking checkIcu >= IscLV 25 kA (1.7x margin) PASS
3. Voltage drop
Standard: IEC 60364-5-52 Annex G
ParameterFormulaValue
Main feederdU = sqrt(3) x I x L x R / V300 mm2 - dU 0.89% @ 60 m
Limitmax 3%within limit
Transformer volt. reg.dU ~ loading x Z% x sin(phi)1.8% at full load
4. Reactive power / harmonics
Standard: IEC 61921 (PFC) - IEEE 519 (harmonics)
ParameterFormulaValue
Required compensationQc = Pd x (tan1 - tan2)0 kvar
PFC bankstandard step0 kvar
Detuned reactorp = 6%n/a
5. Grounding
Standard: IEC 60364-5-54 earthing arrangements and protective conductors LV earthing target 10 ohm (TN systems); 4 ohm used as a conservative design target - target 4 ohm
ParameterFormulaValue
Single rod resistanceR1 = rho/(2 x pi x L) x ln(4L/d)39.6 ohm
Rods requiredn = R1 / (target x 0.8)13 rod(s) <= 4 ohm
Rod specdia x length20 mm x 2.5 m
This calculation book is illustrative it consolidates the computed values with the referenced standards. A licensed engineer must verify and seal final design documents for construction.
🔧 Secondary schematic (control & signal)
SECONDARY CONTROL & SIGNAL CIRCUIT0.4 kV circuit breaker close/trip + indication + interlock (TYPICAL)+control supplyCS (close)interlock52Cclose coil-TC (trip)prot trip52Ttrip coilSIGNAL (indication)52a (closed)REDbreaker closed-TYPICAL CIRCUITStandard control/signal scheme for IT feeder 1.Project detailing required (wiring, terminal assignment).
🔩 Terminal strip (typical)
TERMINAL STRIP (TYPICAL)X1 secondary wiring terminals (typical project detailing required)TerminalFunctionWireX1:1control supply L+1.5 mm2X1:2control supply L-1.5 mm2X1:3close command1.5 mm2X1:4trip command1.5 mm2X1:5breaker 52a status1.5 mm2X1:6breaker 52b status1.5 mm2X1:7trip circuit healthy1.5 mm2X1:8earth / shield2.5 mm2
🔋 UPS system
ParameterValue
UPS module capacity500 kVA (450 kW @ 0.9 PF)
Redundancy topologyN+1 → 2 module(s) across 1 path(s)
UPS efficiency basis92% (online double-conversion)
Battery autonomy10 min → ≈ 72 kWh
🌡️ PUE & efficiency
ParameterValue
PUE (computed)1.58 = total facility load ÷ IT load
Rack density6 kW/rack → 67 racks
Reference range1.2–1.6 typical; GB 50174 / Uptime Institute recommend monitoring and minimizing
📏 Standard basis (依据标准)
TopicStandard
Standard basisIEC · IEC 60364-5-52
Conductor ampacityIEC 60364-5-52 Table B.52.2–B.52.5 (copper, 3 loaded conductors, 30°C ambient, PVC) — typical/rounded values, conservative (±3%)
Voltage-drop limitIEC 60364-5-52 Annex G · max drop 3%
Winding temp riseIEC 60076-11 — dry-type Class F 100 K rise
kVA ratingsIEC 60076-1 R10 preferred numbers
Breaker framesIEC 60947-2 frame sizes (In)
Grounding targetIEC 60364-5-54 earthing arrangements and protective conductors — LV earthing target ≤ 10 Ω (TN systems); 4 Ω used as a conservative design target · target 4 Ω
Data center designGB 50174 — data center design code (China) · TIA-942 · Uptime Institute Tier II
UPS (uninterruptible power)IEC 62040 — UPS performance & test requirements
Electrical supply reliabilityGB 50052 — code for design of electric power supply systems
🧮 How it was calculated
1. IT load = 400 kW (≈ 67 racks @ 6 kW/rack)
2. Cooling + auxiliary = 200 kW (cooling 50%) + 32 kW (aux 8%)
3. Total facility load P = 632 kW → PUE = P ÷ IT = 1.58
4. UPS capacity = IT ÷ (PF × η) = 400 ÷ (0.95 × 0.92) = 458 kVA → 500 kVA module
5. UPS battery = 400 kW × 10 min ÷ 60 ÷ 0.92 = 72 kWh autonomy
6. Tier Tier II requires N+1 minimum; selected N+1 → 2 UPS module(s) · 1 path(s)
7. Loads: P=632 kW, PF 0.95, 8 circuits
8. Demand: 632 × 0.9 = 569 kW
9. PFC: Qc = 569 × (0.329 − 0.329) = 0 kVAR → 0 kVAR bank
10. Transformer: S = 569 ÷ 0.95 = 598.7 kVA → 630 kVA standard
11. Loading: 599 ÷ 630 = 95% (high — consider next size)
12. Voltage regulation: 95% × 6% × sinφ ≈ 1.8% at full load
13. HV: In 36.4 A, Isc 28.9 kA → KYN28A-12-630-315
14. LV: In 909 A, Isc 14.8 kA (Xfmr Z 6% + system 0.1%) → GGD-1000, 2 feeder panel(s)
15. Cable branch boxes: 1 × DFW-0.4 (1-in/4-out) for feeder grouping
16. Grounding: R₁ 39.6 Ω → 13 rod(s)
17. Main feeder: 2× 300 mm² · ΔU 0.89% — OK
Summary
Estimated total (FOB Qingdao, EXW) — priced equipment$224,637
📋 Design notes
Pricing basis: FOB Qingdao (EXW) equipment price. Freight, duty and installation are not included — add for landed economics.
Transformer loading: 95% at design demand — high, consider the next size up.
Short-circuit check: HV 28.9 kA vs 31.5 kA (1.1× margin) · LV 14.8 kA vs 25 kA (1.7× margin).
Voltage regulation: ≈ 1.8% at full load (typical limit 5%).
Copper price linkage: Copper-wound transformer price tracks LME copper (current $14,115/t · 2026-09-14 · LME Copper (Sina hf_CAD)).
Parallel conductors: Single-cable ampacity exceeded — parallel conductors specified: main feeder 2× 300 mm², branch trunk 1 2× 120 mm² (per IEC 60364-5-52 / GB 50054).
Cable & grounding pricing: Cable conductors and grounding are priced from the confirmed cables-trays-grounding price reference (per-metre copper YJV; aluminium remains POA). The main copper busbar is POA — its length is project-specific.
Busway (high-current feeders): For LV feeders above ~2500 A, a busway (母线槽) trunking system is recommended instead of parallel cables.
PUE estimate: Computed PUE 1.58 (typical modern data centers 1.2–1.6; actual depends on cooling technology and climate).
UPS pricing: Data-center UPS modules are quoted per project — the online catalogue covers 1–3 kVA units, so these are shown POA.
UPS battery bank: A 72 kWh battery bank provides 10 min autonomy at full IT load — sized separately and quoted per project.
DCIM & rack PDU: DCIM monitoring and per-rack PDUs (列头柜/rack PDU) provide power metering and branch monitoring — quoted per project.
Tier & redundancy: Uptime Tier II requires N+1 minimum redundancy; you selected N+1. N+1 → one spare module per system, single path (concurrent maintainability).
UPS battery autonomy: 10 min runtime at full IT load ≈ 72 kWh battery (sized separately, quoted per project).
Rack density: 6 kW/rack → 67 racks. Within typical air-cooled range.

Como foi calculado

Como funciona o dimensionamento

Carga total da instalação P = carga de TI + refrigeração (como % da TI) + auxiliar (~8%). Potência aparente da UPS S = TI ÷ (PF × η), com η ≈ 0,92 para unidades online de dupla conversão. O kVA do transformador é dimensionado no fator de potência alvo a partir da demanda total da instalação, e então a redundância (N / N+1 / 2N) determina o número de unidades em paralelo e caminhos de energia independentes. PUE = carga total da instalação ÷ carga de TI.

Normas aplicáveis

O dimensionamento segue GB 50174 (código de projeto de data center), TIA-942, classificações por tiers do Uptime Institute, IEC 62040 (UPS) e GB 50052 (projeto de alimentação de energia).

Perguntas frequentes

What is N+1 vs 2N redundancy in a data center power system?

N+1 provides one spare module beyond the minimum (e.g. 4 UPS modules when 3 are needed), surviving a single failure. 2N duplicates the entire power path into two independent feeds, each able to carry full load, giving fault tolerance for any single component. 2N roughly doubles capex; N+1 adds about 25-35%. Tier III often implies N+1, Tier IV implies 2N.

How do I size a data center UPS from IT load?

Start from IT load in kW, add cooling and mechanical loads (typically 50-70% of IT load), apply a 20-30% growth margin, then convert to kVA at 0.9-0.95 Power Factor. A 1000 kW IT load with 60% cooling becomes ~1600 kW, about 1700-1780 kVA, so select 2000 kVA of UPS. The calculator applies these steps and matches standard UPS ratings.

What PUE should a modern data center target?

PUE is total facility power divided by IT power. Legacy facilities run 1.6-1.8; modern air-cooled data centers achieve 1.3-1.4, and hyperscale facilities with free cooling reach 1.1-1.2. Every 0.1 PUE reduction cuts non-IT energy about 10%. TIA-942 and Uptime Institute guidance use PUE as a key efficiency metric; the calculator reports facility vs IT load split.

What is the standard voltage architecture for a data center?

Typical architecture: 10 kV (or 35 kV) utility feed -> MV Switchgear -> transformers to 0.4 kV -> UPS -> PDU -> rack. Medium to large facilities use 10/0.4 kV with dual MV feeds and 2N or N+1 topology. Rack density of 8-12 kW per rack is standard; high-density AI racks reach 30-100 kW and may use 48 V DC or liquid cooling.

How much battery runtime should the UPS provide?

Runtime is sized to bridge to generator start, typically 5-15 minutes (the calculator default is 10 minutes). Generators reach full load in 30-60 seconds, so longer battery only adds cost. For sites without generators, runtime extends to 30-60 minutes for graceful shutdown. The calculator sizes battery blocks from the chosen runtime and DoD.

What is the typical transformer sizing for a 1000 kW data center?

With IT load 1000 kW and cooling 60% plus UPS losses and margin, total demand reaches ~1800-2000 kW. At 0.95 pf that is ~1900-2100 kVA, so select two 1250 kVA transformers for N+1 (or 2x2000 kVA for 2N). MV/LV transformers are usually dry-type cast-resin SCB13/SCB14 with Class F insulation for fire safety.

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