
Flinders University Health & Medical Research Building
PGS’s solutions for this project
The Power Generator Team supplied & installed:
- 2x 2400kVA (MTU by Rolls Royce) standby rated generators, complete with remote radiators and super low noise stainless-steel exhaust systems, extending 60m to roof level.
- Fuel systems including approximately 50,000 litres of on-site fuel capacity with fully automatic monitoring, pumping & cleaning systems.
- A unique tailored control system designed by PGS, specific to site requirements, to provide robust load control + management to prioritise power to critical areas as required to support site operations. Fully integrated control systems that allow for future changes and adjustment to meet evolving building use.
- Permanent installation of a 2,000kW dummy load bank to provide on-site real load for ongoing systems testing & performance verification.
Site challenges
An advanced design was required to meet the site’s critical requirement for robust reliable back-up power, to support their extensive research & facilities now and into the future.
Due to the proximity to other services and structures, and to support on-site visitors and staff, a super low noise installation was integrated, with many special constraints and considerations to overcome. This included threading the exhaust system through the building to the roof. Through this project challenge, our PGS team had the opportunity to utilise our in-house fabrication capabilities to meet this project – Contact us if you’d like a quote on custom fabrication.
Project highlights
“The final commissioning with all stakeholders was a project highlight. It was great to see so many integrated components and aspects of this project assembled by numerous trades, and co-ordinated & supported by the builder (H&Y) – all coming together to provide a valuable asset for the future of medical research & training.” – Andrew Frost, Managing Director PGS
Click here to read the article featured in the Australian National Construction Review (see page 34)