Eleven Eco-Lux power optimisers manufactured by Power Management Design and Build have been installed to serve the lighting control panels and deliver energy savings of upto 25%.
A special version of the Eco-Lux power optimiser was designed to withstand the harsh local environment at Port of Felixstowe, owned by Hutchison Ports, incorporating a larger frame to allow for greater heat dissipation. In addition, the windings were tropicalised to cope with the demands of the site.
The project came about because electrical control panel manufacturer, Wiremek Limited, working in close collaboration with Power Management Design and Build, were chosen to install new control panels.
Wiremek had previously replaced a substantial number of control panels on the Port’s lighting towers, each of which is fitted with approximately twelve 1kW high intensity discharge lamps, with switching and control gear in ground mounted cubicles to enable easy repair and servicing.
This project to supply eleven “Lighting Tower” control panels for berths for exceptionally large vessels. The panels are housed in custom built stainless steel cubicles to prevent rusting.
The refrigeration power facilities (Reefer Sockets) play an essential role in the unloading and loading of containers at Felixstowe, which is one of the largest and busiest container ports in Europe.
“This was the latest in a long line of projects to provide equipment of a special nature to the Port of Felixstowe all designed to perform in a very demanding environment” said Ian Gleed, Managing Director at Wiremek.
This project is another example of how manufacturers can jointly produce cost effective solutions for clients who want to reduce running costs as well as achieve environmental targets.
Wiremek and Power Management Design and Build have collaborated on major projects for customers across sectors including logistics, education, local government and commercial.
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