TECH TALK: HVAC SIZING FOR E-HOUSES & EQUIPMENT ROOMS

Concerns: Improperly sized HVAC systems can result in having too much or not enough cooling, which could cause malfunctions in the HVAC operations or cause critical equipment to shut down. Each situation presents serious operational issues that could be avoided with the use of proper design considerations during the initial application engineering stage. Electrical Equipment…

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HOW PG&E USES PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS TO BOLSTER RESILIENCE, RELIABILITY, AND SAFETY

Utilities face an increasingly wide range of challenges and opportunities. Unprecedented load growth driven by electrification and the proliferation of data centers means that electric utilities will play an even more central role in the smooth functioning of modern economies and societies. Extreme weather driven by climate change, however, threatens the consistent and reliable delivery…

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Scalability for Modular Data Solutions

As data center infrastructure transitions towards virtualized networks and cloud-based environments, modular building solutions offer a streamlined, secure, and scalable approach. These prefabricated systems are designed to meet the growing demands of the industry with optimized efficiency. Modular data centers provide a distinct advantage over traditional construction methods by enabling rapid deployment and minimizing on-site…

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Case Study: The Amalgamated Warbasse Houses

The Amalgamated Warbasse Houses is one of New York’s largest union-sponsored housing cooperatives, located in Brooklyn’s Brighton-Coney Island community. It resides on 26 acres, and includes 5 high rise towers, over 2500 units and 8,000+ residents. In 2012, the electrical distribution equipment in each building was badly damaged by saltwater flooding related to Superstorm Sandy.…

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Designing Substation Control Buildings for Rough Conditions

Trachte’s prefabricated substation control buildings are vital to the interconnection of essential infrastructure. These applications can include electrical utility, renewable energy, power distribution centers, and data center interconnection. Trachte prefabricated buildings are typically engineered based on customer specifications and state regulatory codes. Buildings are engineered to mitigate risk from environmental factors and extreme weather conditions.…

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The Parkway Pipeline Project

The Parkway Pipeline is a 16” diameter underground petroleum pipeline that was finalized in September 2013 as part of joint venture between Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMEP) and Valero Energy. This massive, 141-mile-long pipeline was designed to transport refined liquid petroleum products such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel and turbine fuel with an initial…

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AI Technology and the Growth of Hyperscale Data Centers

The rapid advancement and widespread adoption of AI technologies, along with the exponential growth of cloud-based services, have significantly increased power consumption and demand in data centers worldwide. As AI algorithms become more sophisticated and data-intensive tasks become more prevalent, the need for computational power and storage capacity has soared. This surge in demand has…

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CLEARANCE AND EGRESS CHANGES IN THE 2023 NEC

Concerns: Revised National Electrical Code (NEC) egress clearance requirements can exceed working space requirements, potentially causing e-houses to increase in size during the design phase to meet the egress code language. Engineers and end users are continually requesting e-houses with more equipment integrated inside, and “Mega” e-house applications are on the rise. Trachte Application Engineers…

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5 Uses for Substation Control Buildings | Renewable Energy

5 Uses for Substation Control Buildings for Renewable Energy Projects

The increased demand for renewable energy sources continues to rise throughout North America. Trachte’s prefabricated buildings support solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems through substation interconnection. Here we list the five main uses for substation control buildings for renewable energy projects.

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Case Study - Delivering Critical Power Solutions without Sacrificing Patient Care

Delivering Critical Power Solutions without Sacrificing Patient Care

At the #1 hospital in New York, they have more than three hundred beds available for in-patient care. There are over sixty state-of-the-art operating rooms, an advanced critical care unit, and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for the tiniest patients. It is home to a comprehensive stroke center and offers advanced emergency services for…

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