McKenney’s made significant upgrades to the mechanical systems infrastructure—including chillers, piping and pumps—without interrupting data center operations.

1. Seamless Data Center Operations
PROJECT NAME
žž Large Data Center
PROJECT LOCATION
žž Norcross, Georgia
PROJECT TEAM
žž Owner: Communications
Services Provider
žž General Contractor:
Westin Construction
žž Engineer: Black & Veatch
SPECIALIZATIONS
Plumbing Shop Prefab
Energy Management
Pipe Shop Prefab
Sheet Metal Shop Prefab
MARKETS
žž Mission Critical
žž Central Plants
M
cKenney’s made significant
upgrades to the mechanical
systems infrastructure—
including chillers, piping and pumps—
without interrupting data center operations.
THE CHALLENGE
Critical equipment in the facility had to
remain active, with optimal redundancy at
all times. The engineer and McKenney’s had
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to develop a detailed sequence of construc­
tion procedures.
on the relocated chiller, the team began to
work on the next chiller.
THE SOLUTION
McKenney’s built a large steel platform in
sections above the existing chillers. Each
chiller was individually lifted to its section on
the platform where it was reconnected quickly
using prefabricated piping connections. Once
startup and commissioning was completed
THE RESULTS
The complicated process was completed
without any interruption to data center
operations while adhering to facility security
procedures. The customer expressed satis­
faction with the quality and expediency of
the work.
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