Perth Public Facility Case Study
Perth, Western Australia
Project Overview:
5 kW CRAC System Installation for a Perth Public Facility
UPS Solutions completed the installation and commissioning of a 5 kW Computer Room Air Conditioning system at a public facility in Perth, Western Australia.
The project included an indoor CRAC unit, an externally mounted condenser and the associated refrigeration and control connections. The completed system provides dedicated precision cooling for the facility’s equipment room.
THE CHALLENGE:
The facility required a dedicated cooling solution for an internal equipment room containing heat-generating equipment.
The system needed to suit the available room layout while providing controlled heat removal and allowing the condenser to be installed externally.
The project also required consideration of equipment access, refrigeration connections, system controls and future servicing requirements.
THE SOLUTION:
UPS Solutions installed a 5 kW CRAC system selected to suit the room and its cooling requirements.
The project included:
- Installation of a 5 kW indoor CRAC unit
- Installation of an externally mounted condenser
- Refrigeration and control connections
- Integration within the available room layout
- System commissioning and operational testing
The indoor and outdoor equipment was positioned to create a practical cooling arrangement while maintaining access for future servicing and maintenance.
Following installation, the system was commissioned and checked for correct operation before being placed into service.
THE OUTCOME:
The 5 kW CRAC system was successfully installed and commissioned, providing the facility with a dedicated precision cooling solution for its equipment room.
The completed installation provides controlled heat removal from the room while supporting the facility’s ongoing operational requirements.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
- 5 kW CRAC system installed
- Indoor CRAC unit and external condenser
- Installation completed in Perth, Western Australia
- System commissioned and operational
- Dedicated cooling for an equipment environment
This project demonstrates how a compact CRAC system can provide dedicated cooling for facilities with specific equipment-room requirements.
Technical Considerations
How is the required CRAC cooling capacity determined?
CRAC capacity should be selected using the room’s total heat load rather than floor area alone.
The assessment should consider the equipment load, UPS and distribution losses, lighting, occupancy, solar gain, airflow, operating conditions and expected future growth.
What should be checked when commissioning a CRAC system?
Commissioning should verify the refrigeration circuit, airflow, temperature controls, alarms, set points, condensate management and communication functions.
The completed system should also be tested under its intended operating conditions before handover.
How should serviceability be considered during installation?
The indoor unit and external condenser should be positioned with sufficient access for inspection, filter replacement, refrigerant and leak checks, control-system testing and preventive maintenance.
Restricted access can increase service time and make future maintenance more difficult.
Can a CRAC system integrate with a building management system?
Integration depends on the selected unit, controller and available communication protocols.
Building management system requirements should be confirmed during system selection so that monitoring, alarms and control functions can be incorporated into the facility’s management strategy.
Supporting Critical Cooling Environments
UPS Solutions designs, supplies, installs, commissions and maintains precision cooling systems for server rooms, communications facilities, data centres and other critical environments.
Our cooling solutions are matched to each facility’s heat load, available space, existing infrastructure, operational requirements and future growth.
Explore the UPS Solutions Cooling Hub to learn more about CRAC, precision, in-row, rack-based, chilled-water and specialised cooling solutions.
Contact UPS Solutions
Selecting the right CRAC system requires careful consideration of the equipment heat load, available space, airflow, operational requirements and future capacity.
To discuss a cooling project or arrange a site assessment, call UPS Solutions on 1300 555 992 or email sales@upss.com.au.