Case Study: Shermco accelerates data center power system studies with ETAP digital modeling

Shermco saves 260+ engineering hours with ETAP

Shermco, a premier electrical services provider, faced significant challenges in analyzing the complex AC and DC electrical architecture for a data center expansion project. These challenges included relay coordination issues, a high-risk DC arc flash environment, and the need to validate safe operation across multiple operating modes. To address this, Shermco utilized ETAP's digital modeling platform for integrated power system analysis.

By implementing ETAP, Shermco was able to perform a comprehensive study that identified critical design issues, including a severe DC arc flash hazard and relay miscoordination. The solution provided by ETAP enabled accurate risk categorization and optimized protection strategies, resulting in safer equipment specifications. The use of ETAP's integrated workflow dramatically reduced engineering effort, saving over 260 hours of analysis time while improving accuracy and personnel safety.

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