Mission Critical
Consulting
Tier IV Consulting Group has a staff of engineers that is uniquely qualified to evaluate your mission critical facility. We provide the following consulting services:
- Benchmarking
- Comprehensive site audits
- Deficiency analysis
- Existing space, power and cooling analysis
- Future growth capabilities
- Equipment and system evaluation
- Power quality surveys
- Battery system surveys
- Energy audits
- Development of processes and procedures
- Training
- Site selection and analysis
Design
Tier IV Consulting Group works with the client and all other members of the design team to collaboratively develop the design. Part of this process includes generating a “Basis of Design” (BOD) document. As the design evolves and decisions about the design are made, the BOD document is modified accordingly so that this roadmap always reflects the final goal. We use the most advanced computer aided techniques and programs along with hands-on experience to develop sound design solutions. Throughout the entire design process, we never lose sight of the need to be green. Wherever possible, we incorporate energy saving strategies into our design. We also understand that data centers are very dynamic and that there will be numerous restacks over the life of the facility. We strive to ensure that your facility can change with the times. Our design capabilities include:
- Mechanical and HVAC Systems
- Central chiller plants
- DX Systems (air and water cooled)
- Airside and waterside economizers
- Thermal energy storage systems
- Central humidification systems
- Evaporative humidification systems
- Fuel oil delivery systems
- Electrical Systems
- Low and medium voltage engine generator plants
- Electrical distribution systems
- UPS power systems
- DC Power systems
- Critical power distribution systems
- Grounding systems
- Lightning protection systems
- Controls, Alarms, SCADA Systems
- Building management and control system schematic design
- Sequence of operation generation
- SCADA system design
- Stand-alone alarm and monitoring systems
Commissioning
Tier IV Consulting Group has commissioned numerous data centers for fortune 500 companies. Our experience is unrivaled. We follow the recommendations as detailed in ASHRAE Guideline 0. When we are serving as the commissioning authority, we work for the owner. We are looking out for the best interests of the owner, not the engineer of record or the general contractor. We assist the owner in developing the “Owner’s Project Requirements” (OPR) document, review the final design for compliance with the OPR, review submittals, inspect equipment upon arrival, review the installation, oversee factory startup and direct the comprehensive Level 5 testing program. Test scripts are written and executed to verify that every component and system is operating as designed. When requested, we will represent the owner at factory witness testing procedures. At the completion of construction, we verify that all OEM manuals and other documentation are complete.
Tier IV Consulting Group has often been requested to develop normal and emergency operational procedures. These procedures are usually developed from our commissioning scripts. Whenever possible, we incorporate the onsite staff to witness and assist with the commissioning process. This gives the staff valuable opportunity to do hand's on training when there is no risk to the mission critical operation.