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Ramp schedule

Ramp schedule is the contractual or operational timeline for adding capacity or load. In data centers, ramp schedules should align utility delivery, construction phasing, equipment procurement, commissioning, customer deployment, and billing obligations.

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Busway

Busway is an enclosed busbar distribution system used to route power through a facility, often with tap-off points for flexible rack or row distribution. It can support modular deployment but must be planned for fault duty, physical routing, heat, and expansion.

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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption is the fuel used by generators or other equipment at a given load and runtime. It matters for backup duration, emissions, refueling logistics, testing cost, and emergency operations.

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Static transfer switch

Static transfer switch rapidly transfers a load between two power sources when one source falls outside acceptable limits. It can improve source redundancy for critical loads but adds controls, fault-current, and coordination complexity.

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