Power Optimisers for Holkham

A case study about our expertise at work in the Industrial sector

Power Management Design and Build had the pleasure of designing and manufacturing an Eco-Volt 100kVA power optimiser which was supplied through E2 Services for installation for use at Holkham.

Shortly afterwards, we manufactured a much larger Eco-Volt 500kVA power optimiser which was also supplied through E2 Services for use on a different part of the estate where leisure and visitor amenities are located.

Both power optimisers have given trouble free service for over four years, helping the estates team to enjoy cost reductions on the power needed to run the estate.

Holkham Hall in North Norfolk is the home of the Coke family and the Earls of Leicester. The hall sits amid the beautiful Holkham Estate which, in recent years, has expanded to include a holiday park, three cafés, several shops and an internationally acclaimed hotel.

There are opera and chamber music performances in the Marble Hall throughout the year and an open-air concert in the deer park during the summer, as well as an annual Country Fair.

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Power Optimisation for Port of Felixstowe

As case study about our expertise at work in the Maritime and Marine sector

Eleven Eco-Lux power optimisers manufactured by Power Management Design and Build have been installed to serve the lighting control panels and deliver energy savings of upto 25%.

A special version of the Eco-Lux power optimiser was designed to withstand the harsh local environment at Port of Felixstowe, owned by Hutchison Ports, incorporating a larger frame to allow for greater heat dissipation. In addition, the windings were tropicalised to cope with the demands of the site.

The project came about because electrical control panel manufacturer, Wiremek Limited, working in close collaboration with Power Management Design and Build, were chosen to install new control panels.

Wiremek had previously replaced a substantial number of control panels on the Port’s lighting towers, each of which is fitted with approximately twelve 1kW high intensity discharge lamps, with switching and control gear in ground mounted cubicles to enable easy repair and servicing.

This project to supply eleven “Lighting Tower” control panels for berths for exceptionally large vessels. The panels are housed in custom built stainless steel cubicles to prevent rusting.

The refrigeration power facilities (Reefer Sockets) play an essential role in the unloading and loading of containers at Felixstowe, which is one of the largest and busiest container ports in Europe.

“This was the latest in a long line of projects to provide equipment of a special nature to the Port of Felixstowe all designed to perform in a very demanding environment” said Ian Gleed, Managing Director at Wiremek.

This project is another example of how manufacturers can jointly produce cost effective solutions for clients who want to reduce running costs as well as achieve environmental targets.

Wiremek and Power Management Design and Build have collaborated on major projects for customers across sectors including logistics, education, local government and commercial.

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Power Savings for University of Westminster

A case study about our expertise at work in the Higher Education sector

Power Management Design and Build completed a project for the University of Westminster resulting in significant energy savings.

We installed four 280KVA Eco-Volt power optimisers at the Cleveland Street site in London which is fed via four 400 amp low voltage supplies which provided excessively high incoming voltage – between 420 and 425 volts.

The decision to include power optimisers as part of the power system was taken to cut costs and to reduce energy consumption.  

The design and installation team overcame several challenges during the “Switchgear Positioning” phase.

Difficulty of access and lack of space to house the equipment in the basement location were the main issues. The solution was to build a bespoke unit to contain the switchgear, the Eco-Volt devices and ventilation.

The four Eco-Volt units cover approximately half the total building’s power capacity. Energy savings of between 8% and 15% were apparent from day one.

This project was tendered with a number of companies; the University of Westminster was looking for best practice, value for money, case studies of similar works carried out and an understanding of our requirements, which were subject to change. Power Management Design and Build have demonstrated professionalism from the procurement stage right up to delivery and have gone the extra mile to make this project a success” said Dexter Nicco at University of Westminster.

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Savings and Efficiency for Denny Bros

A case study about our expertise at work in the Industrial sector

Denny Bros, a global leader in multi-page labelling and printing solutions for pharmaceutical, agro-chemical and retail sectors, achieved registration to ISO 14001 in 2008 has been systematically reducing energy use across the business. 

This has been achieved through a number of separate initiatives including photovoltaics, lighting upgrades, heating management and improved building insulation.

Voltage Optimisation manufactured by Power Management Design and Build was specified and installed in conjunction with the photovoltaics in March 2014. The installation process was well managed with no overrun.

"Installing the VO Unit has resulted in a reduction in energy usage of 14% since installation. Combining this with PV has reduced our total usage by around 25% which is fantastic, and will provide an overall payback of around 3 years. It is anticipated that there will be other benefits of the VO system in reducing loading on the fixed wire installation and controlling power surges in the factory" said Julian Colman, Quality and Environmental Manager at Denny Bros.

“It really is satisfying hearing back from Denny Bros with such great results and positive feedback about the work we have done. Reducing energy costs and carbon footprint is our core business and something we pride ourselves in achieving for all our clients” Lee said Lee Gardner, Director of Power Management Design and Build.

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