Chiller Hire Solution for Large Data Centre in Birmingham

Project Background

A leading cooling contractor approached Rapid Energy to provide a reliable chiller hire solution for a large data centre in Birmingham.

The site was operating with ageing, temperamental chillers, creating a significant risk of overheating, particularly during peak summer demand. The end user needed a dependable contingency plan to protect critical infrastructure and avoid costly downtime.

With operational continuity at stake, they required a fast, engineered temporary cooling hire solution that could integrate seamlessly with their existing system and provide immediate reassurance.

Equipment Used

To deliver a reliable and fully integrated cooling hire solution, the following equipment was deployed:

1 x 750kW Chiller
70M of pipework
30M of 240mm lug-to-lug cable
10” to 4” adaptors

Challenges

The existing chillers were unreliable, increasing the risk of failure during high-demand periods.
The data centre required uninterrupted cooling to protect sensitive equipment and prevent operational disruption.
The solution needed to integrate quickly with the live system without causing downtime.
The client required full confidence in performance, including verified flow rates and temperature stability.

Challenges for Temporary Chiller at Data Centre Birmingham

Our Solution

Conducted a detailed site survey to assess capacity requirements and system compatibility.
Recommended and deployed a 750kW chiller hire to provide critical backup cooling.
Installed the temporary system in collaboration with the client’s contractor, ensuring seamless integration.
Implemented remote monitoring to track flow and return temperatures in real time.
Carried out on-site flow testing to validate performance and provide reassurance to the end user.

650kw chiller hire positioned at data centre in london

Location

Outcome

Rapid Energy delivered a fast, reliable cooling rental solution that removed the risk of overheating and ensured the data centre could operate safely through peak summer conditions.

The client gained immediate confidence in their system resilience, knowing a robust contingency was in place. Most importantly, the solution protected the site from potentially catastrophic downtime and financial loss.

Rapid Energy provides dependable temperature control hire solutions that keep operations running when it matters most.

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