What Is A Power Control Room?

Submitted by Kristian on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 17:48

What Is A Power Control Room?

What Is A Power Control Room?A power control room features a multi-control office and computer centers that are designed to hold a series of electrical components. These control rooms are typically designed out of a heavy-duty and continuously welded steel skeleton. The plating, as well as the weathertight walls, work to protect the electrical components as well as prevent contaminants from making their way in and affecting computer equipment.

These areas can work to reduce sound as well as control dirt and dust that might affect electrical grid. These are excellent options for improving security throughout a location and for keeping staff members safe. The power control rooms can come complete with preinstalled cabinetry, controls, and safety features.

Basic structures can include carbon steel plate and exterior wall panels as well as acoustic insulating blankets that can get in the sounds from inside. Insulation inside serves as a dust barrier, thermal barrier and found dead in her. Exterior enamel finishes are designed to be extremely rugged and perfect for nearly any type of industrial environment. The entire system is designed to be weatherproof, corrosion-resistant and an extremely dense structure.

Power control rooms can also come as a functional feature with loadbearing roofs. Tubular steel frameworks can be designed to accommodate steel channels for the framework of roof systems. Adding these roof systems can make sure that there is added access to storage as well as a structure that can act as a loadbearing area. Roof systems can be weathertight and watertight ensuring that power control rooms could be designed as an exterior feature.

Added floor framing and finishing options can also help to improve the overall aesthetic look of these areas. If there is ever a need to install our control rooms in offices or areas with heavy foot traffic, added painting and floor framing can help with acoustics, add to fire prevention and ensure that there can be a discrete entry throughout the control station. Paint can be selected by the owner and design to mesh with the current décor in the building. Logos can even be integrated to add advertising opportunities for these structures.

Electrical wiring system integration is a large component of a power control room. State-of-the-art building designs ensure that all integral wiring can be added into the space including a 12 circuit and 125 amp rated distribution panel for many customers. The wiring is installed as per code and proper electrical certificates need to be provided on request. Emergency lights are included as are illuminated exit lights for the structure.

Additional configuration options can also include the chance for stairs, platforms, and walkways that can create more versatile spaces. The addition of HVAC equipment and separate environmental controls can also lead to a more tamper-proof environment.

If you are considering a power control grid for your business, you should think about a configuration that would work best in your environment. Contacting us today can be an excellent way to make sure that you get access to the power control room that is suited for your environment and the needs of your electrical grid.