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During the course of one month and in challenging conditions, Socomec tested and commissioned nine UPS systems and eight emergency lighting central power supply solutions. Furthermore, Socomec worked closely
with the NGBailey project managers to identify opportunities to provide additional solutions to facilitate the installation. Nick Golder, Socomec project manager
says: ‘On the emergency lighting inverters the electrical design had two supplies - mains and generator - to each module via an automatic changeover switch (ATS). The ATS was required to signal the gen-set to start in the event of a mains fail, and transfer the supply to the UPS module from the mains to the gen-set. Due to the limited space available for the switchgear, the integration of a Socomec ATS in the external maintenance bypass switch was proposed. This meant that a compact single solution was provided, which saved a significant amount of space and reduced installation costs.’ Paul Lowbridge, project manager for
Socomec commented: ‘The Socomec and NGB teams worked extremely well together: Socomec thoroughly enjoyed working with NG Bailey on this complex project. Socomec was particularly impressed with the collaborative and constructive approach, and the flexibility and professionalism of the teams in response to the unique challenges of this installation.’ Even once installed, requirements changed and Socomec was requested to alter the configuration of the emergency lighting UPS from ‘maintained’ to ‘non- maintained’ outputs. Socomec and NG Bailey worked tirelessly to make this late change without delay, working to reverse the alteration when requirements changed.
Andrew Wilkinson, Socomec regional managing director explains that a broad range of integrated products and services have been developed to address what are considered to be four of the most critical power related issues: availability, efficiency, capacity and flexibility.
‘Socomec is increasingly looking at
how it can integrate technology from each of its four business applications – critical power; energy efficiency; power control and safety and solar - in order to provide systems that improve the performance of critical buildings. ‘The supply of reliable, cost-effective
power which can be scaled to meet the rapidly changing capacity demands of a critical infrastructure is the foundation upon which our clients’ businesses are built. Socomec invests heavily in pioneering research and product design in order to deliver world-class innovations that solve its customers’ greatest challenges in terms of energy efficiency, reliability, business continuity and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). It is excited to be able to offer fully integrated solutions, drawing on the wealth of knowledge and skills from each highly specialised division of Socomec.’ Socomec has developed an advanced
critical power solution - the IP+ Rail range - designed specifically for the uniquely demanding requirements of rail sector applications. This range represents the latest in UPS technology for the mass transportation sector, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of rail networks and infrastructure. ‘Socomec recognises that much of
the equipment used in the UK rail sector was at least two generations behind the critical power systems being sold into industrial and data centre applications,’ says Andrew Wilkinson. ‘It has developed
a system specifically for UK rail and underground applications, using its ruggedised industrial IP+ unit as a platform. TCO is increasingly important in the mass transport sector: Socomec is committed to developing complete critical power solutions which not only provide outstanding performance but also deliver exceptional value throughout their lifecycle.’ With unprecedented numbers choosing to travel by rail, the ongoing performance of the installed systems is vital. Socomec’s dedicated critical power engineering team is responsible for ensuring business continuity, optimising efficiency and guaranteeing the safe performance of the UPS and emergency lighting systems at King’s Cross. Wilkinson explains: ‘The company understands the importance of maintaining vital equipment while also maintaining control of a facility’s operating costs. Socomec has created a completely customised Commissioning, Inspection and Maintenance (CIM) package for the King’s Cross system architecture.
High quality engineering support is a vital component in any business continuity plan and is, unfortunately, often overlooked until something goes wrong.’ ‘Socomec believes that a holistic
approach to maintenance is imperative in order to achieve the very best performance from a system as well as to make the ongoing system management as easy as possible,’ concludes Andrew Wilkinson. Further information from Sarah Condie, marketing manager. Tel: 01285 863300. E-mail:
rail.ups.uk@
socomec.com www.socomec.com
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