Address large switch gear trips and drive failures due to concentrated heat loads
Continental has developed a premium tire portfolio for the car, truck, bus, and two-wheel specialty segments. While the ongoing testing of tire performance is essential, keeping that environment under optimal conditions is crucial. Their manufacturing facility has several large interior plant spaces where all the electrical switch gears and large variable frequency drives are located.
The space’s location prohibited using a ducted system to provide cooling to the space. Several system types were discussed with the owner to minimize equipment and ductwork footprints while achieving consistent environmental conditions.
Cross-pollinate manufacturers’ equipment and unify connectivity
There was a large plantwide chilled water piping system in close proximity to the drive room. It was determined that water could be pulled from the return portion of the piping loop and used heat exchanger cooling water for a water source VRF system.
OUR WORK INCLUDED
- Provide (1) 96-ton VRF cooling-only system with multiple indoor fan coil units.
- Provide guidance on a new piping loop with a new pumping system and VFD to deliver water to the VRF condensers.
RESULTS
The new cooling system provided required cooling to the space and eliminated electrical component trips and failures due to high heat.
