CX Testing Services

Scope Of Work

As requested by Cushman and Wakefield, testing and commissioning services were performed on the critical systems infrastructure for the Entergy Data Center project. System commissioning was conducted by Genelco Inc. All components were first individually “Sub-System Tested” and then commissioned collectively in a process known as “Integrated Testing”.

The project started with conference calls, site visits and drawing/submittal reviews. Full site Testing & Commissioning efforts focused on all of the critical/essential electrical and mechanical systems which support the Data Center. Commissioning was based on custom-scripted procedures per project specifications and equipment manufactures’ guidelines. These step-by-step procedures were produced in house by Genelco’s Documentation Department and utilized for all aspects of testing. All line items within each procedure were executed, all data was recorded as required and any discrepancies were noted. Due to the extensiveness of this site configuration, several Infrared Reports were created. An “Issues & Resolutions Log” was also created, starting with day one of the overall Testing & Commissioning process.

UPS modules and Generators were subjected to incremental loading, 4 hour 100% load burn-ins, followed by large step loading, UPS Battery Discharge Tests (aka “Battery Run Down” tests), were performed on each of the individual UPS modules and each PDU was exercised through a burn-in cycle. Additionally, the mechanical systems, (Chillers, Pumps, CRAH’s, AHU’s, and other associated hardware and control systems) were commissioned and responded appropriately to numerous full and partial Utility failure scenarios.

After the individual components were proven, Genelco conducted a multi-scenario Integrated Systems Test.

Over the course of the project, components and systems commissioned included:
(6) Distribution panels
(18) Power distribution units
(16) Transformers
(3) Cooling towers
(3) Chillers
(3) Cooling tower pumps
(3) Primary chiller pumps
(2) Secondary chiller pumps
(2) Boiler pumps
(8) Steam humidifiers
(5) Air handling units
(2) Exhaust fans
(12) Fan coil units
(4) VAV box units, floors 2, 3, 4 & 5
(3) Generators
(6) Automatic transfer switches
(5) Manual transfer switches
(1) Static transfer switch
(10) Distribution boards
(1) System control cabinet
(5) Uninterruptible power supplies with battery
(1) Load breaker board