Genset enclosures engineered against the acoustic and availability specification set by the facility.
Standby power for a data centre is judged on two things the enclosure directly affects: whether it holds the site's noise limit at the boundary, and whether it starts and transfers load inside the availability window the facility has committed to.
At a glance
- SegmentData centre standby & prime power
- Typical buyersData centre developers, MEP consultants
- Core disciplineAcoustic performance, availability, thermal management
- CoatingISO 12944 C5M as standard
What we supply
Scope of supply
What Powervault supplies
- ISO-format steel shell, corrosion-rated envelope
- Structural frame and roof
- Acoustic treatment and fire barrier provisions
- HVAC, ventilation and exhaust routing provisions
- Cable entries and gland plates
- Internal fit-out — day-tank bunding provisions, control panel mounting
- C5M marine-grade coating system
- Weld, paint and acoustic performance testing
Customer-supplied
- The generator set itself
- ATS / switchgear internals
- BMS / DCIM integration (Powervault provides cable entries and panel provisions)
- Fuel supply system beyond the enclosure
- Site foundation and earthing
Configuration options
Sizes and finishes, not fixed part numbers
| Parameter | Range offered |
|---|---|
| Footprint | Sized to genset kVA class |
| Acoustic treatment | Standard · enhanced · super-silent, engineered to your site noise limit |
| Coating grade | C3 / C4 / C5M (ISO 12944) |
| Insulation | Thermally rated panel options |
| Fit-out level | Shell only · structural + electrical · fully outfitted |
Standards for this segment
Engineered to. Not implied.
| Standard | Scope | Status |
|---|---|---|
| EN 1090 / ISO 3834 | Structural steelwork and welding quality | Engineered to |
| ISO 12944 C5M | High-corrosivity marine coating system | Engineered to |
| ISO 668 / ISO 1496 | Dimensions, ratings and structural testing (ISO Series 1 format) | Engineered to — ISO 1496-1 type approval in progress |
| IEC 61439 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, where housed | Engineered to |
Certification scope is confirmed per customer requirement at order stage.
Engineering notes
What we've actually thought about here
- Attenuator and louvre design is coordinated with airflow requirement, so acoustic performance doesn't come at the cost of genset derating.
- Fuel containment and bunding is built to the tank arrangement you specify, not a generic default.
- Access door and panel layout is designed for the maintenance clearance in the OEM's own service manual, not a standard door position.
Get a technical response
Send us your data centre genset enclosure specification.
Application, sizing, coating grade and governing standard — the more you give us, the faster we can price it.