Visible Energy

Data Centres

Data Centre Testing & Commissioning

Visible Energy’s experienced Data Centre experts are pivotal in ensuring the functionality, efficiency, and reliability of the Data Centre’s critical facilities. Firstly, it validates that all systems, from power and cooling to networking, can operate to its designed limits, minimizing the risk of costly downtime. Commissioning also enhances energy efficiency, reducing operational costs and environmental impact.

Additionally, it helps identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses, allowing for proactive remediation and improved security. Data Centre commissioning supports scalability, enabling seamless expansion as business needs grow. Furthermore, it ensures compliance with industry regulations and best practices, reducing legal and financial risks.

With Our experienced Commissioning Managers and Engineers, we can offer Client appointment CXA (Commissioning Authority- services and Main contractor ICA (independent Commissioning Agent) services covering all aspects of the Commissioning requirements to handover and beyond.

UPTIME Institute - Test certification Levels
ASHRAE - American Society of Heating and Air conditioning Engineers
LEED Certified Facilities - Green Building Councils
NFPA codes and standards
BSRIA/CIBSE Commissioning Guidelines
British Standards

Data Centre

DATA CENTRE FACILITIES

Critical in nature where failure of part or complete facility will cause major disruption to the business
Continuous UPTIME 24/7 Operation without unplanned interruption of the critical support systems
Critical Systems include Power Systems, Cooling systems and ELV system including Controls systems
Higher witnessing rates- 100% critical infrastructure and Life safety systems.
Multiple testing stages as per ASHRAE Guidelines for Data Centers and Mission critical facilities
High Level of complexity.
Full Integrated testing under load conditions
Maintenance UPTIME scenarios.

ASHRAE TESTING LEVELS - CRITICAL FACILITIES

Our Services are based on he ASHRAE level of testing to allow controlled sign off for each level which offers full control of the Commissioning process and strategy which will be adopted on all projects depending on the Service requested (CXA-ICA appointment)

Ashrae

Level 0 - Design Stage-Design Commission ability review and scope gap analysis
Level 1 - FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) critical equipment/Plant
Level 2 - Material inspections and installation stage. to static completion.
Level 3 - Power up – Pre com and SAT testing (standalone)
Level 4 - Integration- Automation – Operation testing Systems= Performance load testing
Level 5 - ISAT - Full Integrated Site Acceptance Testing - Electrical – Mechanical – ELV systems under load scenarios and failure conditions
Level 6 - UPTIME demonstrations for certification and close out stage
Level 7 - Post handover planning stage - deferred testing, defect close out, LEED audits and reporting.

OUR SERVICES

Full Design reviews by our Senior Managers
FAT inspections as needed
QA/QC inspections during Level 2 testing
Commissioning MSS Technical Authoring and reviews
Commissioning Strategy and co ordination with the construction team- Program generation- Commissioning plan Authoring
Validation and reporting of all testing.
Level 4 testing Management and authoring of Performance test scripts. Full validation and reporting
Level 5- Test script authoring and full management and reporting on the testing to close out
O+M Authoring and reviewing.
Training Manual authoring
Close out and Post handover planning.

Data Centres

UPTIME Institute - Test certification Levels

ASHRAE - American Society of Heating and Air conditioning Engineers

LEED Certified Facilities - Green Building Councils

NFPA codes and standards

BSRIA/CIBSE Commissioning Guidelines

British Standards

DATA CENTRE FACILITIES

Critical in nature where failure of part or complete facility will cause major disruption to the business

Continuous UPTIME 24/7 Operation without unplanned interruption of the critical support systems

Critical Systems include Power Systems, Cooling systems and ELV system including Controls systems

Higher witnessing rates- 100% critical infrastructure and Life safety systems.

Multiple testing stages as per ASHRAE Guidelines for Data Centers and Mission critical facilities

High Level of complexity.

Full Integrated testing under load conditions

Maintenance UPTIME scenarios.

ASHRAE TESTING LEVELS - CRITICAL FACILITIES

Level 0 - Design Stage-Design Commission ability review and scope gap analysis

Level 1 - FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) critical equipment/Plant

Level 2 - Material inspections and installation stage. to static completion.

Level 3 - Power up – Pre com and SAT testing (standalone)

Level 4 - Integration- Automation – Operation testing Systems= Performance load testing

Level 5 - ISAT - Full Integrated Site Acceptance Testing - Electrical – Mechanical – ELV systems under load scenarios and failure conditions

Level 6 - UPTIME demonstrations for certification and close out stage

Level 7 - Post handover planning stage - deferred testing, defect close out, LEED audits and reporting.

OUR SERVICES

Full Design reviews by our Senior Managers

FAT inspections as needed

QA/QC inspections during Level 2 testing

Commissioning MSS Technical Authoring and reviews

Commissioning Strategy and co ordination with the construction team- Program generation- Commissioning plan Authoring

Validation and reporting of all testing.

Level 4 testing Management and authoring of Performance test scripts. Full validation and reporting

Level 5- Test script authoring and full management and reporting on the testing to close out

O+M Authoring and reviewing.

Training Manual authoring

Close out and Post handover planning.

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