{"id":50711,"date":"2024-09-23T06:55:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T06:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/?p=50711"},"modified":"2025-07-28T12:04:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T10:04:38","slug":"engineering-feat-northern-europe-data-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/case-studies\/engineering-feat-northern-europe-data-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"An engineering feat to ensure power supply to a data center in Northern Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>We design five unique gensets capable of providing a DCP output of 3,000 kVA each.<\/h2>\n<p>In an innovative and technological implementation, our engineering team has designed five generator sets that have been installed in a Data Center in Northern Europe. These are ad hoc machines designed to provide a DCP power of 3,000 kVA and meet the stringent technical and regulatory requirements of the project.<br \/>\nWe have reached this milestone hand in hand with manufacturers Baudouin, ComAp and Friga-Bohn. The generators were designed to ensure continuous uptime and data security in one of the world&#8217;s most critical and demanding environments, protecting the infrastructure against grid outages.<br \/>\nThe integration of advanced technologies, customisation to detail and compliance with the highest standards of security and efficiency, consolidate this installation as a model to follow in the industry.<\/p>\n<h3>The importance of investing in emergency power generators<\/h3>\n<p>The installation of these generators responds to the critical need to ensure operational continuity in data centres, essential for the IT infrastructures of global companies. The benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Data Loss Protection:<\/strong> They provide an alternative power source to protect unsaved data and prevent damage to storage systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooling Maintenance:<\/strong> Enable continuous operation of cooling systems, preventing equipment from overheating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prevention of Costly Downtime:<\/strong> Minimise downtime that can result in significant financial loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulatory Compliance:<\/strong> Help companies comply with regulations that require robust contingency plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"De la F\u00e1brica al Data Center: Ingenier\u00eda y producci\u00f3n de un Grupo Electr\u00f3geno en el Norte de Europa\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EbDMqi2vOFE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>Innovation and security in every detail<\/h3>\n<p>This completely customised solution exceeded the customer&#8217;s most demanding specifications. The design of the container &#8211; with special dimensions of 13.5 x 3 x 3 m &#8211; includes a structurally reinforced base with pipes running underneath to facilitate connections to the fuel tank and a liquid collection tray that guarantees total containment in case of spills.<br \/>\nIn addition, the container was given a C5 type surface treatment in accordance with UNE-EN ISO 12944-2:2018 &#8211; ideal for marine environments &#8211; guaranteeing exceptional durability and resistance.<br \/>\nTo ensure that noise requirements were met the exhaust system was optimised including a thermally insulated (rock wool and aluminium) -30 dB silencer, maximising safety and minimising environmental impact.<br \/>\nIn terms of equipment protection, 5,000 A circuit breakers and Power locks were installed, as well as an oversized busbar, specially designed to facilitate the customer&#8217;s electrical connection of the system.<br \/>\nOur engineering team also developed an independent cooling system with motorised louvres and a fully integrated &amp; automated fire suppression system to ensure a fast and efficient response in case of an emergency. The incorporation of wide accesses, advanced control systems, fire protection and adverse environment features completed this project and made it a benchmark in the industry.<\/p>\n<h3>Requirements and Customised Solutions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-full-flow: In terms of the cooling system, V-arranged Friga-Bohn air-coolers were installed in a room separated from the generator room. They were sized for a maximum ambient temperature of 38\u00baC at 100% load. This configuration allowed outside operation of a full flow system, significantly reducing air interference in the operating area.<\/li>\n<li>Low noise level: The generators were required to operate at a sound pressure level of no more than 85 dB at 1 metre, at 100% load.<\/li>\n<li>Fire protection: A Novec fire detection and gas extinguishing system and sectorisation panels were integrated, ensuring EI60 fire resistance standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div  class='avia-slideshow av-m191kb03-dd1dd8093f8e9e6b738ac364e01c9c65 avia-slideshow-featured_large av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:3,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 42%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m191kb03-dd1dd8093f8e9e6b738ac364e01c9c65__0  slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-50731 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-50731\"  src=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/captura-de-pantalla-2024-09-11-a-las-16-07-52-1500x630.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" title='Captura de pantalla 2024-09-11 a las 16.07.52' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m191kb03-dd1dd8093f8e9e6b738ac364e01c9c65__1  slide-2 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-50732 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-50732\"  src=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/captura-de-pantalla-2024-09-18-a-las-13-06-24-1500x630.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" title='Captura de pantalla 2024-09-18 a las 13.06.24' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m191kb03-dd1dd8093f8e9e6b738ac364e01c9c65__2  slide-3 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-50733 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-50733\"  src=\"https:\/\/genesalenergy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/captura-de-pantalla-2024-09-17-a-las-13-29-21-1500x630.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" title='Captura de pantalla 2024-09-17 a las 13.29.21' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='left-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Previous\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-1' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-1' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-1'>Previous<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-1'>Previous<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M14.464 27.84q0.832 0.832 0 1.536-0.832 0.832-1.536 0l-12.544-12.608q-0.768-0.768 0-1.6l12.544-12.608q0.704-0.832 1.536 0 0.832 0.704 0 1.536l-11.456 11.904z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Previous<\/span><\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='right-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' title=\"Next\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-2' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-2' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-2'>Next<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-2'>Next<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M0.416 27.84l11.456-11.84-11.456-11.904q-0.832-0.832 0-1.536 0.832-0.832 1.536 0l12.544 12.608q0.768 0.832 0 1.6l-12.544 12.608q-0.704 0.832-1.536 0-0.832-0.704 0-1.536z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Next<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='avia-slideshow-dots avia-slideshow-controls'><a href='#1' class='goto-slide active' >1<\/a><a href='#2' class='goto-slide ' >2<\/a><a href='#3' class='goto-slide ' >3<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Business collaboration<\/h3>\n<p>After a thorough analysis of the customer&#8217;s specific power requirements, generator set models and capacities were selected based on a detailed list of electrical loads. The choice of Baudouin&#8217;s 3,000 kVA DCP engines was not a gamble; these engines have been specially designed for critical applications and meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.<br \/>\nRegarding the control system &#8211; and as it was essential to ensure the highest availability of the equipment &#8211; redundant systems were installed. Namely, a redundant battery rack of eight units in total, separated into two groups of four. Also, a redundant two-stage starting system. First stage fitting two starter motors and managed by the engine ECU and a second stage with one starter motor managed by an ComAp controller. This particular control centre allows, in addition to real-time management and monitoring of the status of the generators, a flexibility that traditional control systems do not provide.<\/p>\n<h3>Features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>V-arranged air-coolers were installed in a room separated from the generator room. They were sized for a maximum ambient temperature of 38\u00baC at 100% load. This configuration allowed outside operation of a full flow system, significantly reducing air interference in the operating area.<\/li>\n<li>The generators were required to operate at a sound pressure level of no more than 85 dB at 1 metre, at 100% load.<\/li>\n<li>A Novec fire detection and gas extinguishing system and sectorisation panels were integrated, ensuring EI60 fire resistance standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We design five unique gensets capable of providing a DCP output of 3,000 kVA each. In an innovative and technological implementation, our engineering team has designed five generator sets that have been installed in a Data Center in Northern Europe. 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