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At this site I think the generators are outside, but there are lots of facilities that keep their generators inside the main structure.
by WatchDog 4y ago
At this site I think the generators are outside, but there are lots of facilities that keep their generators inside the main structure.
- gumby 4y agoInteresting — I was about to say “I’ve never seen one inside” but realize what I really should say is, “I only notice them when they are outdoors”
- slenk 4y agoMy old company had flywheel generators - since those didn't generate pollution they all were located inside
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- Narkov 4y agoFlywheel generators or UPS? AFAIK, flywheels are only temporary energy stores while diesel gensets are spun up to peak power.
- gumby 4y agoThey are also used as frequency/power regulators (or for high power phase conversion, unlikely in a data center)
- slenk 4y agoFlywheel while the diesel gennies spun up
- c_o_n_v_e_x 4y agoDRUPS - Dynamic rotary UPS. It provides enough energy for your ride-through period until your gensets are up and the power quality is good.