Architectural Services
Electrical Design and SKM Modeling for a Datacenter HQ in the USA
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Sreela Biswas
- November 3, 2025
- 1:12 pm
Task Assigned
One of our clients collaborated with the Uppteam MEP design team to deliver a complete electrical design and SKM modeling package for a data center project in the USA. The work began with the development of the temporary power design, during which the team prepared detailed site power layouts, positioned spider boxes, and created one-line diagrams in coordination with the mechanical trade. Once the electrical layout was finalized, Uppteam conducted SKM modeling for arc-flash analysis, short-circuit current calculations, and the generation of arc-flash labels. These deliverables ensured that the design met both safety standards and project compliance requirements.
Project Timeline
- Phase 1 - Electrical Design Development: Created temporary power distribution layouts, positioned spider boxes, and produced one-line diagrams for the data center.
- Phase 2 – SKM Modeling & Analysis: Developed the SKM model, performed short-circuit and arc flash calculations, and generated compliant arc flash labels.
Additional Notes
- Designing a complete electrical system from scratch within a tight schedule was challenging. So, the team established an efficient workflow, ensuring rapid coordination between design and modeling tasks while maintaining accuracy in all deliverables.
- We successfully created a functional SKM model through extensive research and collaboration with the client's engineering lead. We also executed all required analyses, and met every deliverable on time—without compromising on detail or compliance.
- Despite the project’s technical complexity and compressed timeline, Uppteam delivered a precise, code-compliant electrical design package that met quality and safety standards.