Real-World Process Temperature Challenges: Delivering Under Pressure

Where standard solutions fell short – ICS Cool Energy engineering ingenuity meets logistical complexity in temperature control projects

In industrial environment, process temperature failures can halt operations. ICS Cool Energy routinely goes beyond equipment supply and faces complex logistical challenges underway – from closed rooftop access to remote sites with no inroads.

Whether it’s the spatial restrictions of urban settings, space and access limitations, the unpredictability of remote environments, or urgent system failures, each scenario demands a tailored, expert approach.

The following case examples show how ICS Cool Energy engineers adapt to unique constrains and deliver critical solutions where others might walk away.

1. Heat Pumps by Barge: Entering Inaccessible Sites

Facing a heating system’s failure, multiplied by the fact that road access to the site was completely unavailable, a hotel tasked ICS Cool Energy to deal with this emergency. By employing a practical approach and analysing available resources, the ICS Cool Energy team arranged for the heat pumps to be installed on and delivered via barge. This rare but effective workaround, minimised disruption for the hotel and exemplified the teams ability to adapt transport methods to the circumstances and the environment on site.

2. Central London: Manual Handling in Tight Spaces

Urban environments often impose significant constraints, as was the case for a central London customer requiring installation of the new cooling equipment. In a confined urban courtyard with no space for lifting gear, ICS Cool Energy team manually skated the cooling units into position. The installation further required drilling through floors to reach the basement connections, showcasing meticulous planning and execution – including temporary systems maintaining the operations running during the process. It was a solution built on precision, planning and endurance.

3. Emergency Server Cooling: Rapid Outdoor Pipework

When a server room’s pipework failed, ICS Cool Energy acted swiftly to prevent downtime. The team installed temporary pipework across a grassy outdoor area, using scaffold supports, restoring cooling quickly and securely. Employing a thoughtful and efficient approach, the team successfully restored the system’s functionality without compromising the site’s integrity.

4. Rooftop Retrofit: Crane Coordination for Chiller Install

Replacing a workers union’s headquarters rooftop system faced significant structural barriers. ICS Cool Energy Engineers coordinated the removal of obstructions to crane-lift twin chillers into position, ensuring seamless integration and minimal downtime for the building’s operations. The project showcased the value of teamwork, planning and structural adaptability in delivering solutions despite logistical complexities.

5. Hospital Installation in Scotland: Dismantling, Transporting, and Reassembling Chillers on Site

A hospital in Scotland required a replacement for its ageing cooling infrastructure serving operating theatres. The hospital’s plant room, located on the upper floors of the building, presented significant logistical barriers to dismantling the old system and installing new chillers. After thorough site evaluations, the new ICS Cool Energy chillers were carefully disassembled, transported to the restricted-access area using internal lifts, then reassembled and commissioned on-site. The old chillers left the building in the same way.

The project successfully addressed the logistical complexities, ensuring minimal disruption to hospital operations. The upgraded cooling system now supports the hospital’s long-term stability, safeguarding essential healthcare processes.

6. Flat-Packing Hospital Cooling System and Scaffold Hoist Installation

With no crane access for a rooftop chiller replacement, ICS Cool Energy used a custom scaffolding system built from ground level to the hospital roof, incorporating a hoist system for equipment positioning. The new equipment was flat-packed, hoisted, and reassembled on the roof.

To prevent operational disruptions, temporary chillers ensured continuous cooling for critical medical areas. The complexity of the temporary install was further amplified by the need for “hot tapping” – attaching to a pipeline without depressurizing or disrupting normal operations – which was crucial to putting the hire chillers in place and provide immediate and reliable cooling during the transition.

Along with the ability to work within structural limits, this project showcased ICS Cool Energy’s capability to offer a streamlined process and a single point of contact for the customer, covering all aspects – hire, office, and on-site installation.

Engineered Solutions for Real Constrains

These case examples reflect the practical engineering mindset at ICS Cool Energy: solve the problem, adapt to the constrains, and deliver without compromise.  

As industries evolve, new challenges emerge, and finding effective solutions remains crucial. ICS Cool Energy engineers bring a problem-solving approach grounded in experience and execution.