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Telecommunications companies, which must maintain the infrastructure in addition to data storage and backup, depend on uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems. They ensure that the landline, internet and mobile communications function nationwide. Therefore the right UPS system is extremely important to maintain the network until a power failure has ended or an emergency generator takes over.

Very early warning aspirating smoke detection

Protecting these telecommuncations infrastructures against fires is vital but detecting the early signs of a fire can be a real challenge. Very-early-warning aspirating smoke detection can reveal the earliest signs of fire threats to help telecommunications operators potentially prevent disruption from fire that can put people, assets and data at risk.

Precision air conditioning

As telecom equipment generates large quantities of heat in small areas, six to ten times the heat density of normal office space, the air conditioning system must have more than just enough cooling capacity. It must have the precision to react quickly to a drastic change in heat load and prevent wide temperature fluctuations.

Conclusion
As 5G and the IoT move to center stage, telecommunications services provider have become key instruments to lead society in the new phase of the information era. At GreenBay, we provide these important services (and more) to assist telecommunications operators to provide the reliability of services that is expected from them.

As we have highlighted last week, hospitals simply cannot afford disruption. When it comes to evacuating differing number and characteristics of patients, medical and support staff, the risks of hidden, slow growth and fast growth fires becomes significant. This is where an advanced fire detection system such as VESDA aspirating smoke detection (ASD) can help. It’s extensive coverage and addressability can keep staff and patients safer.

We address the unique challenges in specific areas in a hospital and how a very-early-warning aspirating detection system can overcome them.

Operating Theaters & Wards

With various combustibles and ignition sources, fire accidents in operating theaters are extremely dangerous. From the various medical needs and mobility levels of patients to the the sheer number of staff, evacuation procedures is a challenge. Equally challenging is accessing restricted areas for detector maintenance where interruption free operations are essential.

The early warning fire detection capability will pinpoint with accuracy the fire source. This provides the earliest possible warning and allow time for intervention and control to minimize or eliminate the need for evacuation. In the event that the fire condition escalates, the pinpoint capability can provide information of hazardous conditions fire fighters and to staff when moving patients to protected areas or through corridors, stairways, etc.

During evacuation, the signal from VESDA systems can serve for the automatic release of fire doors or security doors along egress paths. With centralized test and maintenance capability, there is no need to access restricted areas. Servicing and testing can be performed at the detector unit which reduces time and cost.

MRI Facilities

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) facilities do not permit the installation of fire detection which contains metallic (ferromagnetic) components. A fire within or near a MRI system will present a serious threat to life safety, high value equipment and facility, creating particular challenges for evacuation and fire response. In addition, leakage of cryogenic gas in the MRI scanner room will displace oxygen leading to risk of asphyxiation.

VESDA’s system is packaged with various MRI OEM as part of the solution as it can remotely protect high cost equipment and provide early warning of potential fire hazard due to the use of plastic or aspirating tubes or pipes. Similarly, the early warning capability of a VESDA system will ensure fire is detected at the earliest possible stage. Therefore, the shutdown of the MRI system can be done swiftly before the fire escalates. This prevents lengthy downtime and high costs of re-initiation. The system also has gas detectors incorporated in the pipe network to monitor reduced oxygen levels caused by cryogenic gas leaks.

Laboratories, Nuclear Medicine and Sterilization Areas

These areas have delicate equipment, high-energy high-cost technology with hazardous chemical, radioactive or biological material. Any fire accidents, gas leak from storage / distribution lines or gas byproducts in these areas can be life threatening.

VESDA detectors provide active and multipoint detection of fire and gas threats. By remotely placing the detectors outside the protected area, any risk due to contamination or catastrophic release of toxic materials and gases is mitigated.

Conclusion
A very-early-warning aspirating detection system helps hospitals support patient safety while identifying concerns before they become emergencies. It enables the early detection and mitigation of potential fire threats while minimizing installation and maintenance time. This way, hospitals can keep their staff and patients safe while remaining fully operational.

Hospitals are the core of community response in an emergency. Hospitals have a complex infrastructure that requires a constant power supply to maintain life-saving daily operations. The interruption or loss of electric power does not only cause mere inconvenience but can result in a tragic event.

The importance of UPS in hospitals

Patients who depend on the proper operation of hospital equipment to sustain essential functions are at direct risk in the event of a power outage. Therefore with the right UPS solution, machines such as ventilators which only have a 90-minute backup battery can continue to operate.

Other equipment which may not be linked directly to a patient’s life but are extremely essential to their safety such as temperature control system and sterilization facilities, can continue to run in the absence of electricity.

Throughout hospital facilities, medical staff must monitor patients and maintain friction-less communication. In the event of a power outage, a suitable UPS solution can support these services better than costly and outdated back-up generators.

Important functions are placed in jeopardy during any momentary lapse in electrical power, including the loss of critical patient data, emergency lighting, exit signs, and security systems. A UPS solution suited to the demands of a hospital can ensure that power outages do not affect the performance of an entire hospital facility.

Isolated Power Systems (IPS)

As technology progresses, medical facilities rely more heavily on advanced electrical equipment for critical patient care. Special protection against electric shock is required to be installed in:
• Intensive care units (ICUs)
• Coronary care units (CCUs)
• Emergency departments
• Special procedure rooms
• Cardiovascular laboratories
• Dialysis units
• Various wet locations

Isolated power systems are the preferred method of achieving this protection where power interruption cannot be tolerated. These systems for healthcare are designed to protect patients and personnel from electric shock in critical care areas, maintain the continuity of power in the event of a first line-to-ground fault, and continuously monitor the cumulative hazard current from all connected equipment.

Isolated power solutions offer wide-ranging benefits, including reducing electrical shock risk, reinforcing energy availability, and supporting operational efficiency.

Installing an isolated power system reduces the possibility of electrical shock for both patients and caregivers. It maintains power continuity for life support equipment and give advance warning of potential equipment failure.

Conclusion
Ideally, power outage should never occur in the hospitals. Unfortunately, it happens and in the event of a power outage, a reliable power system can protect patients, staff, and data alike to maintain a hospital’s high efficiency and critical functions running without interruption.

When it comes to the manufacturing industry, we often think that the most important assets are the machinery and equipment. These are assets which we see – but what is unseen is equally important.

For example, uninterrupted power for the entire plant, or fire suppression systems which are capable of detecting and suppressing fires in unmanned environments. These are systems which ensure business continuity, and the safety of assets and more importantly, people. These are the systems that we provide.

At GreenBay, we have served a variety of manufacturing industries such as F&B, semiconductor, automobiles, plastics and packaging, FMCG, textiles and steel. We understand their unique needs which means we are able to provide solutions specific to each business.

Here are some of the solutions that we provide which are essential to manufacturing industries to ensure that their facilities remain productive and safe.

Early warning smoke detection system for cleanroom production environment

The damage from a cleanroom fire can be far greater as cleanrooms are critical to the manufacturing process and often are not duplicated. Even a small fire with relatively low physical damage can result in significant loss of production while the room is being decontaminated. Therefore this system is extremely important as detecting smoke as early as possible minimizes contamination of the cleanroom and allows the most time to respond to a threat.

UPS system for production and data center

Uninterruptible power supply systems are a core component of mission-critical facilities. We provide UPS systems which integrate seamlessly into production facilities and data centers to provide consistent, efficient power, even if your primary supply goes down.

Precision air conditioning system for production and data center

Cooling solutions have long been a burden to energy expenses. At GreenBay, we provide efficient and reliable solutions which intelligently adapts and utilises it’s surroundings for massive power savings even with non-stop daily operations.

Water leak detection system for cleanroom, production and data center

Massive failures can occur if a business overlooks its water leak detection system for it’s manufacturing facility. Even small leaks undetected can lead to a devastating malfunction machinery and equipment. At GreenBay, we provide water leak detection systems so that precautionary measures can be executed quickly.

Clean agent fire suppression system for substation, electrical rooms and data center

The solutions that we provide minimises downtime and produces none of the water damage associated with traditional sprinkler systems. Our aim is to provide fast-acting fire suppressing capability, so that even concealed fires can be extinguished.

The cornerstone of any successful economy is having its manufacturing industry running 24/7. Whatever the machinery or plant involved, the powering of commerce has inherent risks. It is important to be well-prepared, and we are ready to be your partner in prioritising safety and ensuring business continuity.

Early detection of fire is extremely important. Advances continue to be made in the field of smoke detection technology so that the earliest possible warning of an impending fire hazard can be provided. Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) is one of these means of detection that can detect even minute levels of smoke before a fire has time to escalate. This buys time to investigate an alarm and initiate an appropriate response to prevent injury, property damage or business disruption.

ASD systems work differently than standard smoke detection. It uses a sophisticated detector that recognizes the existence of smoke particles suspended in the air, smoke before it is invisible to the naked eye. The system draws air in through a network of pipes that continuously filters the air of contaminants and dust as it seeks to detect smoke or any by-product of combustion. Many of these systems involve multiple levels of detection and can be programmed to be highly sensitive depending on the application.

1. ASD systems is especially important in critical facilities where business continuity is paramount.

Very early smoke detector systems provide the earliest warning of a potential fire which buys time to investigate, intervene and avoid business disruption in addition to damage, downtime and the cost of a suppression release. Such early warning is critical for telecommunications facilities, server rooms, financial data centers, utilities, clean rooms, power generation facilities.

2. ASD systems work in areas where smoke is difficult to detect.

For example, high airflow which dilutes smoke and prevents it from reaching the ceiling; or smoke being trapped in ducts, pockets or voids; or smoke stratifying into a mushroom cloud below a high ceiling. Think warehouses, indoor stadiums, theaters and convention centers.

Sampling points can be placed at the return air grille or in equipment cabinets to detect smoke as it is carried by the air. In large, open spaces, sampling points can be placed where the smoke goes — often some distance below the ceiling level.

3. ASD detectors can be mounted in accessible locations to enable easy maintenance.

Maintenance does not cause disruption and inconvenience to the business.

4. ASD systems would not disrupt design aesthetics.

It can be installed with capillary sampling tubes, which are barely discernible to the human eye. The detectors can be placed in a cupboard or utility area. Great for modern offices, heritage buildings, prisons and detention centers, art galleries and museums and prestigious residences.

5. The very early warning that ASD systems provide allows the maximum time for evacuation.

This is especially important for hospitals, shopping centers, stadiums, heritage buildings and facilities for children and the elderly.

6. The very early warning provided by ASD systems allows early intervention to prevent fire suppression releases, as suppression release can be costly and disruptive.

The multiple alarm levels of VESDA systems can be used to trigger different responses at different stages of a fire — from controlling air conditioning to initiating a suppression release.

7. ASD systems are suitable in tough environmental conditions.

For example, the VESDA VLI detector, with its ruggedized enclosure and patented long-life, fail-safe intelligent filter technology, is specifically designed for industrial applications with harsh and difficult environments.

Such detectors can be installed within the sampling area or remote from the detection area with only the sampling pipes located in the protected area. The sampled air can be filtered, warmed or cooled before reaching the detector. Ideal for water treatment plants, manufacturing and processing plants, fertilizer plants, power generation facilities, textile plants, timber, pulp and paper plants.

A fire sprinkler system is a system of sprinklers that release water to control and extinguish fires. This system is activated by heat or smoke (or both). For many types of fires, water is an effective or the most effective fire suppression agent.

Although fire sprinklers are the most commonly utilized form of fire protection, there are some instances where fire sprinklers will not be effective in putting out a fire or where they will cause irreparable damage to property.

For example, in a data center, water would damage servers and equipment. In this case, a fire suppression system is installed.

Fire Suppression Systems

Fire suppression systems are similar to fire sprinkler systems except they do not use water to put out a fire. Instead, fire suppression systems often use chemical, gaseous, or foam agents to extinguish a fire.

Benefits of Fire Suppression

Fire suppression systems are used in environments where valuable equipment and unique assets (critical facilities, museums, art galleries, archives, etc.) are present. These systems respond rapidly and will extinguish a fire while causing minimal damage to valuable assets.
Clean agent fire suppression systems use environmentally friendly chemical reagents to extinguish fires in sensitive spaces like data centers. The clean-up is minimal, water-free, and safe for the environment.

Clean Agent Suppression Benefits

Additional benefits that clean agent suppression systems have over traditional water sprinklers include:

Traditional sprinkler systems try to keep the building from being a total loss or to keep it from spreading. Clean agent fire suppression systems try to catch those fires a lot sooner so that less damage can be done.

This is why today’s special hazard fire suppression systems typically consist of a detection and control package that picks up a fire in the very earliest stages. That fire could be the size of a candle flame or the first by-product of combustion from insulation starting to melt on a conductor.

Therefore, it is important to obtain a fire-suppressing solution which is designed to extinguish fire hazards as quickly as possible, minimizing fire damage, smoke damage and even water damage to confidently protect your critical assets, and most importantly, the people within your organization.

Every organization, from small operations to the largest enterprises, is increasingly dependent on data centers to facilitate digital technologies which generate revenue, provide services and support customers who always expect applications and data to be available. Hence, a data center’s main function should be to provide constant uptime for the mission-critical applications it houses.

How did our solution help the client?

Data center upgrades incurring the least amount of downtime is something that requires careful planning and nearly flawless execution. This is where our experience and expertise come into play. If you are, like our client, unable to afford a long downtime period, get in touch with us today. We are ready to assist you with the right solution to all your problems.

As the data center industry places importance on maintaining resiliency and uptime, a rather conservative and conventional thinking often take precedence. CIOs and IT professionals usually adopt a better safe than sorry attitude which gives rise to a fair share of myths and misconceptions on new and emerging technologies.

Take modular data centers for example. The technology has been around for more than a decade and has gone through massive technological advancements. Yet many think that modular data centers are “less than” the traditional on-site data center construction which is slow, costly and rigid.

The truth is the modular data center solution, which involves assembling units of data center infrastructure in factories and then shipping them to the site, are well-suited to expand to any enterprise infrastructure. It also continues to evolve, with more and more suppliers developing new technology and services.

Here, let’s debunk the top 4 common myths surrounding modular data centers.

Myth 1 : Modular data centers are only containers and are temporary.

The first wave of modular data centers were delivered as ISO containers. These early modules were self-contained data centers housed in shipping containers, and came equipped with all the components needed for deployment in constructions sites and oil rigs.

This form-factor has continued to be closely associated with the term modular data centers. Today, modular data centers come in all shapes and sizes, and suitable for any environment and scale of business. The bottom line is that modular data center solutions are designed to be fully functional when they arrive, and optimized to provide ongoing, reliable service.

Myth 2: Modular data centers are not scalable.

In addition to the perception that modular data centers are containers, people get thrown off by the term ‘modular’. They often envision small, enclosed spaces that are limited by their dimensions.

In reality, modular data center solutions can be used to create larger contiguous spaces that have a similar look and feel as traditional data centers. With modular data centers, the self-contained units are already optimized for capacity and performance. Additional modules can be added as needed to increase capacity, so scaling the data center is relatively simple with all resources being used at optimal efficiency. Thus, modular data centers provide significant design flexibility, allowing enterprises to create structures that meet their exact requirements.

Myth 3: Modular data centers are less resilient and less secure.

Modular data centers are just as secure as conventional data center solutions. Their physical security is the same, especially if they are installed in a protected area with conventional barriers, such as security guards and fences.

Since modular data center solutions are factory-built, it means they receive rigorous testing and quality assurance making them more resilient. The main certification organisation for the data center industry, Uptime Institute, has developed its Tier-Ready programme to streamline the certification of facilities built in part, or in total, using prefabricated modular components.

Myth 4: Modular data centers result is more expensive than conventional builds.

One of the most powerful benefits of a modular data center solution is that deployment is very much faster. For any business, saving time is saving money and that by itself is of immense value.

Modular data centers are actually less expensive to build since construction in a clean-room factory component is more efficient and requires fewer personnel. Installation costs are also very much lower since they arrive ready to operate.

Using factory-specified integrated systems, modular data center solutions are more efficient and reduces energy consumption.

Modular data centers can do anything that brick-and-mortar data centers constructed on site can do. In fact, more operators are using modular data centers for edge computing, core computing, colocation, and telecoms. This is because modular data centers offer all the capacity needed, are less expensive, easier and quicker to deploy, and provide scalability and reliability.

Are data centers critical infrastructure? Y-E-S!

When some people think of essential critical infrastructure, health systems, energy and finance might immediately come to mind. However, all these sectors, including transportation and national security, all rely on up-to-the-second data stored in and accessed through data centers. Data centers link, connect and run systems essential to the functioning of global logistics, government services and major organisations.

The digital world arose out of the power of physical equipment

Many consider digital as a virtual entity, devoid of material. In reality, a major part of the Internet’s core operating infrastructure includes sophisticated physical equipment installed inside globally-connected data centers that must be properly manned and maintained.

Legal recognition of data centers as critical infrastructure

Governments around the world have begun to recognize data centers as a critical infrastructure. For example, the Federal Government of Australia specifically called out data centers as critical infrastructure during the launch of their new cyber security strategy. Legislation is expected to follow that will apply appropriate recognition, certification and standards to this infrastructure to ensure it is kept secure.

This kind of legislation can help ensure that, in the event of a crisis – whether it be a pandemic or a natural disaster – data centers can retain access to power, people and other resources to keep going and keep businesses and governments operational.

Why is the recognition important?

By drawing attention to data centers as critical infrastructures, the hope is that infrastructure operators, regulatory bodies, asset owners and other interested parties will invest in resilient data centers.

The complex, high-security operations of data centers depend upon the skills of multitudes of technical specialists and solution providers managing climate-controlled physical facilities that house the servers and other equipment that keep websites, data and applications running.

This means choosing and hiring the right people to shoulder responsibilities such as providing and overseeing electrical and cooling systems, monitor capacity and workloads, add new equipment when needed, and repair or replace malfunctioning hardware as quickly as possible–all to protect network reliability and security.

A final take

Data centers support the entire global digital economy in myriad ways and facilitates the operation of online economic lifelines. Therefore when it comes to building and maintaining a data center, it is more than just a matter of cost. It is the continuity and resilience measures that can be taken to ensure that the data center survives major failures.