AVK recently supplied a containerised 1000kVA generator to the new block at Lewisham Hospital. The generator was mounted on the roof and part of the design was to isolate the generator so that any vibration during the operation didn’t penetrate down into the wards below. This was achieved using layers of sound absorption material within the concrete slab base.

Once the design was verified by the Sound Consultant, the construction took place. Getting the generator into position was a major task. Neither of the site cranes were able to lift the generator into position. Therefore, the generator was lifted onto the roof and positioned into place using bridging steels and skates.

The Metropolitan Police selected AVK|SEG (UK) LTD power systems to provide a rooftop mounted package diesel generator system to support their additional emergency requirements.

AVK|SEG (UK) Ltd undertook to provide a complete turnkey contract including all steelworks, supports, mechanical and electrical installation together with the provision of main power distribution switchgear with remote automatic changeover panels sited on each floor. The remote panels were equipped with transducers and remote contacts designed to interface with the Yards existing building management system.