shentongroup has recently secured Contractors Health & Safety Scheme (CHAS) accreditation status adding to the list which already includes ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Achilles and Safe Contractor. This is further proof that we recognise the importance of Health & Safety in our world today. At shentongroup, we are committed to the continued safety of our clients, staff and working partners.
Seven steps to successful standby power for data centres
A resilient system for data centre power protection and security is critical to business continuity and resilience. That’s a given. Although there are various elements to a full turnkey standby power solution including; UPS systems, battery banks, power distribution networks, switch gear, bulk fuel storage etc, we’ve chosen to focus the attention on generators in this article, which is undoubtedly the keystone to the power support structure.
The forecast of Britains future energy issues
A programme broadcast on the BBC highlighted the possibly energy issues facing Britain over the coming decades.
Fri, April 26, 2013 – IT Manager, Housing Association
Fri, April 26, 2013 – IT Manager, Housing Association
The install was completed OK, Andrew was very professional and all went very well, thank him.
Protecting your Residents during a Power Cut
A look at modern Standby Power Solutions
Unacceptable Care
You are the manager of a care home and it is a cold, Winter night. Suddenly the lights flicker and within seconds the whole building is plunged into darkness. Without mains power you have no lifts, no lights, no heating, no hot water, no kitchens, no kettles, no laundry…the list just goes on! More importantly your residents will be dark, cold, unsafe and confused.
Do you have any idea for how long?
Without CHP you could be out in the cold
Energy costs have risen more than a 100% in the past 12-months while businesses are now bracing themselves for further electricity hikes with the introduction of new legislation to cut the amount of CO2 we omit. CHP is almost twice as efficient as conventional power generation and can save some companies up to 50% in electricity costs.
Taking a view on the need for regular maintenance and service of air circuit breakers
Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs) are used as circuit protection for a wide range of low voltage (up to 600V AC) applications, typically generators, MCCB distribution boards, UPS, small power stations, etc with sizes ranging from 400A to 6300A or larger. Protection is provided in either 3 or 4 pole configurations. Additional protective devices can be fitted such as undervoltage releases and shunt trip coils together with auxiliary contacts for remote signalling.
Keep your generator in tip top condition
All standby generators should have an annual service contract, which includes a guaranteed rapid response in the event of an emergency as provided by companies such as shentongroup. However as the saying goes ‘prevention is better than cure’ and by undertaking some simple checks the end user can go a long way to ensuring that when required, your standby generator will perform ‘first time, every time’. In this article we will look at some of the more common causes of generator failure and the simple checks that can be made to improve reliability.
Power up to protect
All retailers hope never to be faced with having to operate their business without electricity but acts of nature, mechanical problems and other emergency situations could result in power failure. The first step in providing power protection is to understand the leading causes of power-related problems. A myth to dispel is that power is perfect. Research carried out on power supply disturbances, conducted throughout Europe shows great differences from place to place and between different types of installations.
The unreliability of power
In 2006, thousands of businesses were blacked out in Central London for several hours due to a fault at a power sub-station. In California blackouts were experienced across the State caused by an unprecedented usage of air-conditioning units.
