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Banana Ripening Rooms
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Temperature Control
Customer:
Service:
Control Panel Installation
MTX Construction
Contract Value:
£130,000
We were commissioned to install the control panels for 18 state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled banana ripening rooms. Each room measured approximately 11 metres in height and 24 metres in depth, and was required to operate independently via dedicated control systems. The installation formed a key part of a wider facility upgrade, supporting the client’s expanding operations within a live food production environment.
Challenges:
All control panels were to be mounted on the rooftop, requiring extensive planning for safe access and installation at height. To accommodate the client’s operational needs, some of the works were scheduled during evening hours.
The site was highly active, with numerous other trades working simultaneously, including structural steel fabricators, door installers, and mechanical engineers. This created spatial and logistical constraints that demanded careful coordination.
As this was a functioning food site, strict hygiene and safety standards were maintained throughout the project. Complicating the installation further was a lack of detailed information regarding the control wiring layout and the configuration of the main incoming power supply panel for the new ripening rooms.
Additionally, we were required to install a data communications link to each control panel, as well as provide integration with the existing chiller plant infrastructure.
Approach:
To ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the rooftop works, we arranged the hire of five scissor lifts providing each engineer with independent, safe access at height. In response to the limited information available on the existing power infrastructure, we coordinated with the client to conduct a controlled shutdown of the incoming mains. This allowed us to assess the electrical system and determine a suitable solution for installing a new moulded-case circuit breaker (MCCB) panel to supply the new ripening rooms.
Throughout the project, we worked closely with the equipment manufacturers and the BMS commissioning engineer to confirm all control wiring was installed correctly and in line with technical specifications. This collaboration ensured a smooth and issue-free commissioning process.
To support future maintenance and operational continuity, we also produced a complete schematic drawing of the installed panel, providing the client with a clear and accurate reference document for ongoing use.
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