GeneratorsInternational
Cummins
Generator sizing workflow recording
A recorded 2025 PowerHour session on Power Suite and GenSize. Useful for understanding the inputs and review steps around generator sizing.
- Resource type
- Webinar and presentation
- Access
- Recording and slides linked publicly; credit eligibility is separate
UPS and distributionUnited Kingdom
Eaton
Critical power white papers and guides
Start with the Critical Power Fundamentals Guide, then follow the UPS and distribution papers relevant to the project. Confirm each document edition.
- Resource type
- Guides and white papers
- Access
- Public library; individual downloads may request details
UPS and distributionInternational
Eaton
Power source behavior and distribution
Explains interactions between generators, transformers, UPS and protection. This older paper is learning material; check current equipment behavior and design requirements.
- Resource type
- PDF white paper
- Access
- Public PDF; no course certificate
GeneratorsAustralia
Caterpillar
Electric power application learning hub
Links to generator sizing, application resources, webinars and white papers. Select industrial power topics and confirm any education-credit terms with the provider.
- Resource type
- Webinars and technical resources
- Access
- Public hub; check each event or download
Power infrastructure fundamentalsInternational
Schneider Electric
Free data center infrastructure courses
Covers power distribution, UPS, reliability and infrastructure planning. Course learning access is separate from any certification exam; check exam terms before enrolling.
- Resource type
- Self-paced online courses
- Access
- Courses advertised as free; registration required
Power infrastructure planningUnited States
Vertiv
Evaluating dedicated data center generation
A framework for evaluating bring your own power, including fuel, permitting, interconnection and operating constraints. Useful after learning the basic power path.
- Resource type
- Article and white paper
- Access
- Article public; check white paper download requirements
Earthing and transferInternational
Schneider Electric
Neutral wire distribution options for data centers
Compares neutral distribution arrangements for data center power systems. Use it to frame questions about earthing and transfer switching for the project engineer.
- Resource type
- White paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
Energy storageInternational
Vertiv
BESS and UPS roles in data center power architectures
Explains the different roles of UPS systems and battery energy storage. Useful when defining the boundary between ride-through protection and site energy management.
- Resource type
- Article and white paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
UPS architecturesInternational
Schneider Electric
Comparing UPS system design configurations
Introduces UPS configuration alternatives and their power paths. This 2016 edition is background reading; confirm current equipment capabilities and project requirements.
- Resource type
- White paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
DC distributionInternational
Schneider Electric
Design considerations for DC data center architectures
Examines DC distribution design considerations, including converters, isolation and protection. A starting point for an engineering study rather than a project design approval.
- Resource type
- White paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
UPS architecturesInternational
Vertiv
Intelligent paralleling and circular redundancy
Explains vendor-specific modular UPS operating arrangements. Use the architecture discussion to prepare questions about redundancy, loading and control behavior.
- Resource type
- White paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
UPS and load behaviorInternational
Vertiv
UPS input power smoothing
Discusses UPS input power smoothing for changing computing loads. Confirm which equipment and firmware support the described functions before using them in a specification.
- Resource type
- Article and white paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
Rack power distributionInternational
Schneider Electric
Rack powering options for high density
Introduces rack supply arrangements and distribution choices. Useful when gathering feed, phase and redundancy information before producing rack power schedules.
- Resource type
- White paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
DC distributionInternational
Schneider Electric
Principles for 800 VDC in AI data centers
A 2026 paper introducing high-voltage DC distribution for AI data centers. Treat the proposed architecture as study material and verify project-specific safety and equipment requirements.
- Resource type
- White paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
Redundancy and transferInternational
ASCO Power Technologies
Power redundancy schemes for data centers
Reviews power redundancy arrangements for data centers. Useful for comparing a proposed single-line diagram with the intended maintenance and failure scenarios.
- Resource type
- White paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
UPS bypassInternational
Vertiv
Distributed and centralized UPS bypass architectures
Compares bypass architecture choices. Use it to identify the bypass ratings, fault behavior and maintenance questions that need equipment-specific answers.
- Resource type
- White paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
UPS batteriesInternational
Vertiv
Lithium-ion batteries for remote and edge UPS applications
Introduces lithium-ion backup batteries in single-phase UPS applications. Useful for framing battery selection questions; confirm the current product and local installation requirements.
- Resource type
- White paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
UPS architecturesInternational
Vertiv
Enhancing UPS reliability
Explores modular UPS reliability and battery arrangements. Read the architecture discussion alongside the actual equipment documentation and project maintenance strategy.
- Resource type
- PDF white paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
UPS fundamentalsInternational
Vertiv
Choosing a UPS for a data center
A selection guide for data center UPS systems. This older paper is a learning reference; confirm current product ranges and operating assumptions before specifying equipment.
- Resource type
- PDF white paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
Transfer switchesUnited States
Cummins
Transfer switch withstand and closing ratings lecture
Historical PowerHour slides on transfer switch fault withstand and closing ratings. Check the current equipment rating and applicable project requirements rather than treating old slides as current code advice.
- Resource type
- PDF webinar slides
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
UPS fundamentalsInternational
Eaton
UPS basics
Introduces UPS components and operating principles, including rectifiers, inverters, bypass and batteries. A useful first reading before comparing system architectures.
- Resource type
- PDF white paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
Installation planningUnited States
Eaton
UPS installation considerations
Outlines installation questions around the UPS, batteries and maintenance bypass. Use it to prepare an information request for the selected equipment supplier.
- Resource type
- Technical article
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
UPS architecturesUnited States
Eaton
Centralized and decentralized UPS arrangements
Explains centralized and decentralized UPS choices. Useful when discussing where protection sits in the power path and how maintenance access affects the layout.
- Resource type
- Technical article
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
UPS fundamentalsUnited States
Eaton
Uninterruptible power supply fundamentals FAQ
Answers basic UPS terminology and application questions. Use it for introductory learning, then obtain the selected model's installation and operating documentation.
- Resource type
- Technical FAQ
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
UPS operating modesInternational
Eaton
Energy Saver System facts and principles
Explains an Eaton-specific UPS operating mode. This older reference supports questions about mode transitions and operating conditions; confirm the current equipment implementation.
- Resource type
- PDF white paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
Lifecycle planningUnited States
Eaton
Modernizing an aging three-phase UPS
Discusses modernization of existing three-phase UPS equipment. Useful when collecting the equipment condition, retained components and outage constraints needed for a replacement scope.
- Resource type
- PDF white paper
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
Power infrastructure fundamentalsUnited States
Eaton
Power management learning and handbook hub
Links to UPS fundamentals, power distribution and battery handbooks. Select the handbook relevant to the power system; individual downloads may ask for details.
- Resource type
- Handbooks and learning library
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms
Energy storageInternational
Eaton
Comparing energy storage for critical power
Introduces comparisons between batteries, flywheels and supercapacitors for UPS applications. Useful when defining evaluation criteria; obtain project-specific operating and lifecycle assumptions rather than adopting generic cost claims.
- Resource type
- Article and white paper
- Access
- Public summary; check white paper download requirements
UPS batteriesInternational
Eaton
Three-phase UPS battery handbook
Introduces UPS battery types, arrangements, maintenance and safety topics. Use it to build a battery information request, then confirm the selected equipment and current installation requirements.
- Resource type
- PDF handbook
- Access
- Public PDF
Generator parallelingUnited States
Cummins
Paralleling design and system-level control lecture
Historical 2019 PowerHour slides on paralleling architecture and system-level controls. Useful background for control and single-line reviews; confirm current controller functions and project requirements.
- Resource type
- PDF webinar slides
- Access
- Public source page; confirm download access and terms