PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Kirby was responsible for the mechanical and electrical installation of a new 6.8MW data centre facility in Dublin. The 7,250m² project comprised of six nr. data halls over two floors and a three level administration area.

The project was fully coordinated through the implementation of BIM which enabled Kirby to successfully deliver the project safely and on time. The project featured congested electrical plant areas which required very close co-ordination between the team.

SCOPE OF WORKS

Kirby scope of works included the installation and commissioning of all electrical and mechanical services.

• The electrical systems installed by Kirby included:
• MV Distribution
• LV Distribution
• Generator
• UPS
• General & Emergency Lighting
• General Service Power
• Mechanical Plant Service Power
• Fire Detection & Alarm
• Access Control, Intruder & CCTV
• Earthing & Bonding
• Voice & Data Distribution
• Lightning Protection
• EMS

The mechanical systems installed by Kirby included:

• Chilled Water
• Low Temperature Hot Water
• Supply & Extract Ventilation Distribution
• DWS
• VRF Air Conditioning
• Leak Detection
• BMS
• Server Room Air Conditioning
• Humidification Water
• Low Temperature Hot Water
• Soils & Wastes
• Domestic Water Services
• RO Water

Installed equipment and plant items included Chillers, Coolers, Transformers, MV & LV Switchgear, UPS, 31 nr. TPDU, 8 nr. 2mW, 5 nr. MDB, 7 nr. 3MW Gens, 5 nr. 4MW Traffos, 5 nr. RMU, 4 nr. MV panels, 2 nr. 11MvA Traffos, 2 nr. AHU, 2 nr. Air Cooled Chillers, 2 nr. Side Stream Filters, RO Plant, Booster and Circulating Pumps, Heat Pump and Buffer Vessels.

The total project meterage consisted of 6,000m of cable, 21,000m of containment, 600 instruments and loops, 300 I/O points, 7,500m of pipework and 6,000m² of ductwork.