Project NameColocation Data Center Upgrades

Project Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Project TeamOwner: Data CenterGeneral Contractor: BurrComputer Environments, Inc.

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Engineer: Burr ComputerEnvironments, Inc.Mechanical Contractor:McKenney’s, Inc.

McKenney’s replaced existing computer room mechanical units in one of a global data center’s colocation hubs in Atlanta, Georgia.

The ChallengeThe McKenney’s team had to install new mechanical systems in an aging building with a small freight elevator and limited free spaceto install refrigerant piping inside the building. Pipe routing presented significant challenges as did the placement of new mechanicalsystems into the computer room.

The SolutionTo work around indoor space limitations, McKenney’s attached refrigerant piping to the outside of the building using a swing stageand installed it vertically to the rooftop condensing units. The piping was rigorously pressure tested to identify and repair leaks that would be cumbersome to repair after start-up. In addition, new computer room units were rigged through fire escape doors located on the exterior of the building.

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The ResultsMcKenney’s safely implemented the creative solution, resulting in a seamless start-up of the systems with minimal impact on the datacenter’s computer room.

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