Feature Future-proofing Future-proofing power requirements
In today’s changing world, there is one thing that is certain - power capacity and efficiency requirements are continuing to grow and in parallel, are becoming increasingly difficult to forecast. Here, Andrew Wilkinson, regional managing director of Socomec, offers some advice on the best way forward
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acilities and operations managers face real challenges in terms of optimising power availability and energy performance as it is so often impossible to predict exactly when, and where, additional power will be needed.
Flexibility in turbulent or unpre- dictable environments is vital, and for those managing critical power sup- plies in electrical, data centre, ICT and networking arenas, taking positive steps in order to mitigate against uncertainty is imperative for success. Organisations face a number of diffi- culties in planning their critical power needs. In commercial businesses and public sector organisations, the ability to turn on capacity at short notice is vital when supporting critical facilities and can make the difference between winning and losing a major contract.
SMART PowerPort
Socomec has invested in product development to help manage the grow- ing uncertainty that is inherent within the critical power industry.
The company has developed a pre- engineered and factory tested container- ised critical power system - SMART PowerPort - with these challenges in mind. SMART PowerPort provides users with a deployable and scalable critical power system which can be opera- tional two to four times faster than a conven- tional bricks and mortar solution - enabling organisations to respond
quickly to an increased demand for power that supports critical loads. The solution is easy to install and relocate, and doesn’t require planning permission or costly infrastructure. With a flexible design for step-by-step expansion, Socomec can develop a complete SMART PowerPort turnkey solution for most individual applica- tions. A key benefit of the system is that it provides important future- proofing by ramping incremental power capacity - precisely when and where it is needed most.
The SMART PowerPort container- ised solution is designed around Socomec’s UPS technology. The energy efficiency (verified by TÜV
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Right and below: Socomec UPS has developed a
pre-engineered and factory tested containerised critical power system - SMART PowerPort
and SGS) and scalability of the SMART PowerPort helps to minimise PuE without high risk capital expen- diture. Furthermore, the system is flexible in terms of both size and architecture. With convenient modu- lar configurations, the system is space efficient and user friendly in terms of installation and relocation. Supplying from 100kW to 1.44MW, the units are completely portable enabling the creation of a dynamic power support system that can evolve to meet specific requirements. The Socomec SMART PowerPort is manufactured in a controlled envi- ronment to high tolerances and exacting standards.
The units are EN-1047 com- pliant, dust, fire, water and flood pro- tected, and have thermal insulation of 0.42W/m2
K. In addition, the solu-
tions offer 33dB of acoustic insulation as standard. With 20dB of electromag- netic protection to help overcome any unexpected electrical disturbances, continuous data access and uninter- rupted system operation are assured. The total portability of Socomec’s containerised power system makes it ideal for rapid response applications, immediate infrastructure expansion and responding to unforeseen demand. Launched last year as part of a Europe-wide roadshow, the SMART PowerPort has attracted a lot of interest from some high profile users of critical power.
Case study
RAF Molesworth, the base of The United States European Command Joint Intelligence Operations Centre - Europe Analytic Centre (JAC), is the primary European theatre intelligence organisation responsible for maintain- ing situational awareness for 51 coun- tries spanning three land masses. Primary support is provided to USAF Installations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and coalition partners. Socomec UPS UK is currently working alongside the UK air force base to develop, install and commission an individually engineered solution to ensure that this vital operation has ultimate power flexibility.
SMART PowerPort is also well suited for other permanent applica- tions such as site power extensions or relocations, building and industrial infrastructure, as well as for important temporary use in disaster recovery sit- uations or site reconfiguration. The Socomec UK team has also just completed the final phase installation of a custom designed SMART PowerPort providing a flexible site power extension for British Airways at Boadicea House Computing Centre supporting the air- line’s accounting, engineering, crew management and personnel functions. The launch of SMART PowerPort has been met with enthusiasm within the market and Socomec believe that this marks the beginning of a new era in the provision of flexible critical power to organisations that want to build certainty around their future.
Socomec
www.socomec.com T: 01462 440 033
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