Air Flow Studies
Operate Safely, Efficiently, And
Optimize Cooling Using Air Flow Studies
At Paradigm Controls of Texas (PCTX), we specialize in comprehensive air flow studies that help you operate your Power Distribution Centers (PDCs) safely, efficiently, and without overheating, especially when housing Medium Voltage (MV) Drives.
Why Air Flow Studies Matter in Medium Voltage PDCs
Large Medium Voltage Drives generate intense heat during operation. When multiple MV Drives are installed in a single PDC, the combined thermal output can exceed 100 tons of required air conditioning capacity. Without a properly engineered airflow strategy, standard HVAC systems often fall short regardless of their size.
The issue isn’t just about having enough AC tonnage. Instead, strategic HVAC placement and optimized airflow routing are essential to maintain even and reliable cooling throughout the building. This approach ensures that no hot spots develop, even during peak loads or extreme summer temperatures.
Prevent Downtime Before It Happens Using Air Flow Studies
Cooling inefficiencies don’t always show up right away. In many cases, a PDC may operate normally during the first few months after commissioning. However, as system loads increase over time, hidden airflow issues can sometimes emerge a year or more later.
When left unchecked, inadequate cooling can result in dangerously high internal temperatures. Not only does this reduce the lifespan of your electrical equipment, but it can also lead to unexpected shutdowns, equipment failure, and even threaten the structural integrity of your building.
How PCTX Delivers Results
PCTX conducts detailed airflow studies tailored to your unique layout, HVAC configuration, and equipment profile. Using advanced modeling and field-tested experience, we design effective solutions that ensure cool air is delivered according to requirements.
Whether you’re troubleshooting existing problems or proactively planning for future performance, our airflow expertise keeps your PDC operating at peak capacity, safely and reliably.
Our Process
Streamlined Equipment Commissioning Process
Paradigm Controls of Texas’s Air Flow studies provide valuable insights and tailored solutions to rectify cooling challenges, thus ensuring your assets operate at maximum capacity. Keep your Power Distribution Center running efficiently with Paradigm Controls of Texas’s expertise in airflow management.
Consistent Cooling Year Round
Ensure Proper AC Tonnage
Customized Solutions Made For You
Driven by Data
Avoid Downtime
Frequently Asked Questions
Paradigm Controls has been an industry leader in Power System integration for close 150 years of combined experience). Our business fundamentals have never changed.
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While Paradigm Controls specializes in medium and low voltage systems ranging from 38kV to 480V in power distribution, Variable frequency drives and UPS systems. Paradigm Controls is able and has provided higher voltage systems utilizing GIS Switchgear, High Voltage substation protective relay and control houses, as well as generator sync and control systems. There is very little Paradigm Controls hasn’t previous delivered.
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