Turner EPS supplies standby genset to Manchester


GENSETS


In a contract worth well over £500,000, Turner EPS recently installed a data centre located in Manchester with a new fully­integrated generating set to provide emergency standby power in case of outages, reports UKPN.


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With this project the original 1750 kVA genset had been configured to provide power for the Critical Loads only.


However, by


synchronising both sets together, the new genset was designed to supply power to the whole of the data centre in the event of a power outage. By also synchronising with the mains power supply the new genset would have the ability to provide a ‘no break return’ on full restoration of power to the site.


The contract - worth between £500k - £750k - involved supplying standard equipment but with uprated output. The new equipment was set up to integrate with the existing systems without any disruption to the site. Turner EPS proposed an innovative and


cost-effective power solution, reports the company. As a result, the client made a decision to replace the existing older and underpowered unit for a genset proposed by Turner EPS. The idea was to provide a fully-integrated matching system comprising modern equipment with up-to-date controls. The installation and commissioning of the new generating sets was carried out by engineers from Turner EPS and its supply chain partners on time and within budget,


urner EPS provided the second of two standby generator sets at a data centre located in Manchester, UK - because of client confidentiality the


exceeding the customer’s expectations, says the company.


The use of cost-effective generators’ ‘batch in line resulted in an increased


specification which provided a fully upgraded robust and reliable system, reports Turner EPS.


In addition to the installation, Turner introduced the concept of Short Term Operating Reserve (STOR) to its Manchester- based client.


This is a system which allows fixed standby generating assets to be utilised to provide power for the National Grid when the system is “stressed’. This not only resulted in a fully- monitored system at no additional cost, it also resulted in Carbon Savings and cash payments which were enough to cover the capital expenditure on the equipment and installation in under 10 years. The STOR Concept has also been adopted at other sites and is said to be producing additional revenue from existing assets with no increase in maintenance costs. Turner EPS is one of Europes largest single source providers of solutions, systems and services for power generation involving diesel and gas engine reciprocating engines, explosion protection solutions, microturbine technology, combined heat & power (CHP) and UPS systems for critical installations. Initially founded in 1912 as a supplier to the emerging automotive industry, the Turner Group has evolved through steady organic growth as well as acquisition.


“The use of


cost­effective ‘batch in line generators’ resulted in an increased


specification which


provided a


fully upgraded robust and reliable system,


reports Turner EPS. In


addition to the


installation, Turner


introduced the concept of Short Term Operating Reserve


(STOR) to its Manchester­ based client.”


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Currently, the group enjoys a turnover in excess of £260m, a reputation for profit retention and a solid financial base from which to operate. A privately-controlled group of autonomous companies, the Turner Group is engaged in the supply and servicing of equipment, as well as the provision of comprehensive support services. Although the individual companies span a remarkably diverse range of sectors, first- class service to customers is the principal object of every single activity, reports Turner. Employing over 2,000 loyal and dedicated professionals across both hemispheres (mostly outside its native Scotland), the customer-focused group is driven by a passion for taking ownership of customers’ challenges. Solutions of the highest standard are then implemented to meet agreed timescales and precise requirements. www.turner-eps.co.uk


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