Worcester City Campus Corporation / UMass Medical Shrewsbury, Massachussetts
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Science & Technology
Project Description: SMMA engineered the conversion of an existing semiconductor fabrication facility into an energy-efficient data center that will function continuously -- twenty-four hours a
day, seven days a week. SMMA’s engineering infrastructure accommodates just one planned plant shutdown. The length of
this shutdown will be minimized to keep the plant near 100%
operational. The data center features a 24-inch raised access floor. Its cooling system utilizes a combination of
refrigerant pumping units with associated in-row cooling units and perimeter down-flow computer room units. A dedicated 500-ton chilled water plant is proposed for
this facility. The uninterruptable power system
(UPS) utilizes flywheel technology to provide load levelling, maintain power quality, and reduce power usage. In addition to energy savings, this system will require less costly maintenance than a traditional UPS. The project includes two diesel generators at 1,500kW each to create a N+1 redundant system. The data center’s systems had to be scalable to accommodate the client’s planned 10%-per-year
growth factor. SMMA refined the project scope
constantly to meet the owner’s budget. The project was completed over two phases -- one of 7,000sf and one that is 14,000sf.
