WPD award Power Electrics 3 Year contract
shentongroup safeguards new comms room
Needing to support its new comms room with a state-of-the-art standby power system, Cancer Research UK, has chosen a solution from shentongroup. Won on a competitive tender, and selected by Cancer Research UK’s consultant, shentongroup has provided Cancer Research UK with a complete turnkey solution including a generator, UPS and all installation work and commissioning. Cancer Research UK’s new comms room is supporting its London Research Institute where the charity conducts innovative basic biological research to improve our understanding of cancer. The new comms room has been installed at the LRI’s laboratories in Lincoln’s Inn Fields in Central London, which boasts state-of-the-art instrumentation and access to first-class core and service facilities. Power quality must be assured at all times and the computing systems must be able to work through the worst possible mains failure scenarios. To ensure that there is no break in power shentongroup engineers have specified a Scorpion Sterling series 350kVA generator together with 4 x 40kVA parallel-connected UPS. Each UPS has its own 10-minute battery pack to provide protection to the critical load whilst the generator starts. The UPS are installed in parallel operation to provide N+1 redundancy. Should one of the UPS fail the other two systems can take over powering the installation, without any disruptions to the loads.
By installing a complete power support system, Cancer Research UK has ensured a seamless transition from mains power to standby power in the event of a power outage. The generator/UPS installation includes a specially designed exhaust system to direct hot gases and fumes away from the building and an AMF panel that automatically switches the whole system back to utility power. Email:
info@shentongroup.co.uk www.shentongroup.co.uk
22 energy solutions
Power Electrics Generators, the UK’s leading independent supplier of specialist generators has signed a three year sole supplier agreement with Western Power Distribution. Power Electrics will supply a range of rental generators and equipment which includes static sets from 15kVA to 500kVA which can be lifted with crane, Containerised sets 750kVA – 2000kVA on artic trailers and Mobile sets 15kVA – 100kVA as well as providing a complete 24 hour call out service. The agreement also includes a contract to service and maintain WPD’s own mobile generator fleet. Western Power Distribution is the electricity distribution network operator for South West England and South and West Wales and delivers electricity to 2.5 million customers over a 26,000 sq kms service area. Its network consists of 83,000 kms of overhead lines and underground cables, and 90,000 substations.
Power Electrics has an excellent working relationship with WPD and can always be relied upon to act quickly. Until recently PE deployed all generators to WPD from their HQ in Bristol. With the opening of the Bridgend depot 4 years ago they have extended their coverage into the heart of South Wales. Bespoke in house transport guarantees fast respond when emergencies arise across the whole of the WPD network. These factors were the major reason in winning this agreement. Steve Williams Rental Sales Manager commented”We are delighted to have secured WPD’s work in the West country. Adding the South Wales region to the generator rental contract is a major achievement”.
www.powerelectrics.com Email:
brianh@powerelectrics.com
New financing option
Claude Lyons, the UK’s longest established company specialising in voltage control technologies, has announced it is launching a leasing option for its PowerSave energy saving products. Working through Claude Lyons’ network of UK strategic partners, customers will be able to apply for a multi- year lease on the PowerSave Energy Saving Regulator (ESS) and Energy Saving Transformer (EST). There will be no up- front cost, and customers will pay a rental fee out of their energy savings to repay the capital over a set period.
“Customers unable to cover the initial investment for voltage optimisation technology will be able to enjoy the benefits of lower electricity bills and reduced carbon footprint, with net savings after the rental fee,” said Jim McIlfatrick, Managing Director of Claude Lyons. “This makes it easier than ever for organisations to enjoy the benefits – including financial
savings and extended equipment life – that voltage optimisation provides.” The availability of the leasing option and the length of the lease will be determined by the predicted return on investment period for the particular site. The rental fee also covers installation and maintenance costs during the period of the lease.
Interested customers should contact Claude Lyons in the first instance for a full site survey that will establish the appropriate energy management strategy and determine whether the site is eligible for financing.
PowerSave is an innovative technology that helps organisations make some of the biggest financial savings possible on their energy bills by reducing and regulating the mains voltage used to power electrical equipment. PowerSave products are proven, highly efficient and deliver a return on investment with minimal ongoing maintenance requirements. PowerSave provides two voltage control product families: the Energy Saving Regulator (ESS) and the Energy Saving Transformer (EST). The ESS provides a solution where mains supply quality fluctuates, maintaining a regulated output even during power dips, and delivering energy savings of up to 25%. The EST, ideal for sites with a reasonably stable voltage supply, reduces voltage by between 3% and 12%.
For more information please visit
www.powersavetechnology.co.uk
Building & Facilities Management – November 2010
Energy Solutions
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52