29 October 2024
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ICS Cool Energy has delivered a comfort and process temperature control solution for a major hospital in Birmingham.
The hospital required an additional 80kW of capacity for comfort cooling in one of its patient wards, as well as a contingency cooling system for its data centre. Both systems were provided as long-term hires using ICS Cool Energy’s i-Chillers.
Previously, the hospital relied on external providers. No on-site contingency system meant that in the event of a failure, they had to call in to deliver and install backup equipment. This reactive approach posed a significant risk, as every minute is critical when it comes to data centre cooling. Any delay in restoring cooling could lead to irreversible data loss.
Following a site assessment and analysis of the hospital’s requirements, ICS Cool Energy proposed a solution to meet both needs:
• A process-grade 80kW i-Chiller to provide comfort cooling for the patient ward. This system was delivered under a rolling 12-month hire agreement, offering the hospital long-term flexibility without capital expenditure. The chiller ensures stable and reliable temperature control, creating a comfortable environment for both patients and staff.
• To safeguard the hospital’s data centre, a 160 kW i-Chiller was installed alongside multiple internal air handling units. This backup system is always on standby and ready to take over should the primary cooling system fail.
