KUCHING, March 20: Rolls-Royce has supplied and commissioned four mtu Kinetic PowerPacks to X-FAB Sarawak, ensuring critical power load for their operations specialised in semiconductor applications with these dynamic uninterruptible power supply (DUPS) units designed to deliver instant, reliable power using kinetic energy.
According to a media release today, mtu Kinetic PowerPacks are engineered to perform seamlessly under the most demanding power supply challenges. They provide immediate, high-quality power through the use of kinetic energy.
“Being secure in the knowledge that your power supply is reliable and of the highest quality, even during times of grid instability or interruption, is important for any business but is especially vital for a company such as X-FAB Sarawak that has a consistent, high-level output of critical products and that supports many employees and corporate functions,” emphasised Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia Pte Ltd project manager Bryan Foo in the media release.
The X-FAB site in Kuching manufactures semiconductor wafers for automotive, industrial and medical applications and has more than 1,400 employees and a wide array of operations including finance and procurement.
The four installed mtu Kinetic PowerPacks, featuring a medium voltage, parallel system configuration offering 2000 kVA (1600kW), replaced the older, existing DUPS units from a different manufacturer that were experiencing ongoing issues with dropping critical load from the mains.
In normal operation, when the public power supply is working, the mtu Kinetic PowerPacks use a choke – a heavy, rotating electromagnetic coil – to compensate for short-term current and voltage fluctuations in the power grid.
Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia Pte Ltd project engineer Elvenrey Rios said its project team upheld X-FAB’s strong safety culture, product quality and user-friendly equipment during the entire process.
“The reliable critical load support provided by the current mtu Kinetic PowerPacks has also resulted in the customer engaging Rolls-Royce for an additional unit,” he added. — DayakDaily
