WBPS explains how its E-Pod resolution delivers versatile, cost-effective crucial energy, making certain dependable and environment friendly operations for knowledge centres.
For a few years, WBPS has labored with a number of international knowledge centre builders and operators and supported them within the design, provide, set up and commissioning of a variety of crucial energy packages.
At this time we’re one of many main suppliers of crucial standby energy to the UK knowledge centre market. Utilizing our vital expertise and market perception, WBPS has designed and constructed a full plug and play crucial energy bundle for the info centre market.
A case examine
We lately carried out a case examine which seemed on the approach we deployed the complete vary of our WBPS E-Pod bundle, which was produced and put in for one particular international hyperscale knowledge centre shopper.
Constructed off-site, the examined resolution included a transformer, switchgear, generator, UPS, cooling, gantry, all interconnections between containers and full website commissioning which made this a full plug and play resolution.
From the beginning, WBPS labored with the design group, providing full electrical and mechanical design assist to make sure the shopper’s full vary of necessities had been catered for. The design course of was undertaken with assist from trusted companions and distributors most popular by the shopper. The gear was packaged within the newly outfitted amenities in Leicestershire, manned by specialist mechanical and electrical groups and over seen by a manufacturing supervisor.
The WBPS E-Pod resolution provides loads of flexibility when it comes to gear and the ability rankings obtainable. In addition to offering a one-stop-shop, our knowledge centre shopper was capable of reap the benefits of most white area room for the exterior bundle, in addition to greater than 60% time financial savings in contrast with conventional builds. The E-Pod resolution was additionally 50% cheaper to place into service over regular construct and commissioning prices, serving to to cut back supply and set up timescales.
On this case examine, the generator deployed was a Rehlko (previously Kohler) mannequin KD3500-E. Its engine was emission optimised and rated to ship 3500kVA / 2800 kW DCP at 40°C. Different options included; a set mounted cooling system, twin circuit vertical radiator and an engine pushed cooling fan.
The producing set management system chosen by the shopper was the immensely succesful Rehlko APM802. In addition to being user-friendly and ergonomic, it additionally options autonomous operation of a number of producing units and energy crops. Its navigation through its 12 inch color contact display is 100% usable and intuitive with out the necessity for an exterior pc.
The producing set was housed in a container rated to attain a noise degree of 65dBA at 1m FFC. The container has absolutely welded, bunded and sealed base space designed to accommodate the fluid capability of the engine and radiator. Moreover, it had an outward opening door on both sides and a water mist fireplace suppression system.
Gasoline system
The producing set was fed from a 48 hour 35,000l bunded structural stomach tank which sat beneath the generator container. The stomach tank was stuffed through a fill level cupboard positioned on the entrance of the tank. Versatile fill strains ran internally from the tank to the generator base body. A gas security system was put in which comprised of a free fall fireplace valve, tilt swap and fireplace wire.
Selective Catalytic Discount (SCR)
The Rehlko engine supplied low ranges of NOx emissions, with these emissions additional lowered by the addition of a roof mounted Selective Catalytic Discount (SCR) system enabling the NOx ranges to fulfill probably the most stringent of planning necessities. The AdBlue tank is positioned on the entrance of the container (adjoining to the gas fill level) for ease of filling.
UPS pod
Every UPS Pod included a 2 x 1200kVA/1200kW UPS bundle full with a 10-year design life stand mounted battery providing a full 10-minute end-of-life autonomy. The battery system additionally featured a battery circuit breaker and string isolation.
LV switchboard
There are two LV distribution boards housed within the bundle with inside energy connections made utilizing suitably rated busbar. The mixed distribution boards have at their coronary heart the mains/generator change over switchgear with outgoing feeds to the important mechanical and knowledge corridor auxiliary providers plus provides to the twin UPS system and upkeep bypass.
Manufacturing unit Acceptance Testing (FAT)
All of the gear was absolutely examined previous to leaving the producer’s numerous manufacturing unit places. Every system was pre commissioned and FAT examined previous to dispatch from our packaging facility. The scope and period of the testing was in depth and tailor-made to fulfill particular necessities of this shopper.
Commenting on the E-Pod resolution, Andy Wilmott, CEO of the Wilmott Group and Managing Director of WBPS and Wiltech Acoustics Ltd says, “We’ve been in a position to attract on our insights within the knowledge centre sector to create a backup energy facility that could be a actual sport changer. We all know that no resolution is ideal for each undertaking, so utilizing our design capabilities and undertaking administration experience, now we have developed a plug and play resolution that may be adjusted in keeping with particular person necessities.
“Utilizing Rehlko producing units and a gas system that has 48-hour functionality, now we have added an influence pod that features tripping batteries and USP that may handle inside important providers. Add to that well being and security necessities, a gantry system and commissioning, we may also keep and repair every set up as required. We’re centered on constructing our knowledge centre supply this yr, and the launch of the Energy-E cements our dedication to the sector.”
Commissioning
In the course of the development and set up phases of labor, our Undertaking Supply Crew, which incorporates the Commissioning Supervisor, labored intently with the shopper and nominated specialists to finalise the commissioning plan and programme. As soon as each the mechanical and electrical installations had been accomplished, the Commissioning Supervisor and his group set to work to fee and take a look at all facets of the set up. This culminated in a full Web site Acceptance Take a look at (SAT) together with load testing absolutely coordinated with all different providers suppliers engaged on the undertaking.
By means of life upkeep
With eight absolutely operational depots and over 90 field-based engineers based mostly all through the UK, WBPS are uniquely positioned to supply a full and complete preventative upkeep and four-hour emergency response to any shopper website.
The WBPS E-Pod packages include a variety {of electrical} gear offered by our long-standing specialist companions who present all mandatory specialist upkeep and emergency assist on their distinctive merchandise. On this specific case examine, WBPS had been capable of supply a seamless upkeep and assist bundle on all gear offered. For extra data, go to: https://www.wbpsltd.co.uk/projects/wb-e-pod/
