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RISK MITIGATION
NAVIGATING THE ZERO-DOWNTIME IMPERATIVE
Data centre environments leave zero margin for electrical error. A single uncoordinated switchgear trip, hidden busbar thermal spike, or unmitigated arc flash event can trigger catastrophic downtime, breaching strict uptime SLAs and costing thousands per minute. Traditional invasive maintenance that requires full system isolation is often impossible to schedule without risking critical loads.
PREDICTIVE DIAGNOSTICS vs. REACTIVE FAILURE
MET Group UK bridges the gap between statutory compliance and continuous uptime. By deploying non-intrusive energised testing, our engineers detect micro-arcing and thermal anomalies months before component degradation leads to power failure—all while your facility remains 100% operational.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR CRITICAL POWER SYSTEMS
Non-Intrusive Energised Diagnostics
We deploy high-resolution thermography and acoustic ultrasound sensors across live switchboards, identifying micro-arcing and overheating connections without interrupting active server rack loads.
Primary ACB & Switchgear Care
Comprehensive secondary injection testing and breaker overhauls guarantee exact trip coordination, preventing uncoordinated main-intake tripping during downstream electrical fault events.
24/7 SAP & COMA Duty Holding
Our Senior Authorised Persons manage site switching schedules, safe isolations, and tailored COMA frameworks, ensuring full statutory compliance under UK and European regulations.
METHODOLOGY & EXECUTION
OUR ENGINEERING DELIVERY FRAMEWORK
A structured, non-disruptive process engineered to audit, maintain, and protect mission-critical electrical assets without operational load drops.
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Site Assessment & Risk Mapping
Reviewing single-line diagrams, existing SLAs, and critical load topologies.
02
Non-Intrusive Baseline Survey
Executing live thermal/acoustic audits under normal operating conditions.
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Planned Targeted Maintenance
Scheduling invasive overhauls (ACB/HV) strictly during approved maintenance windows.
04
Plain-English Asset Intelligence
Delivering data-rich predictive reports with prioritised asset health scores.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS & EQUIPMENT SCOPE
HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) SWITCHGEAR
6.6kV & 11kV network operation, transformer oil analysis, partial discharge monitoring, and HSG230 statutory compliance.
SAFETY & ARC FLASH COMPLIANCE
IEEE 1584 Arc Flash boundary calculations, detailed incident energy modeling, mandatory PPE sizing, and safe work operational procedures.
LOW VOLTAGE (LV) DISTRIBUTION
Primary ACB secondary injection, MCCB testing, busbar torque verification, and thermographic load surveys.
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QUALITY & STATUTORY REPORTING
Full adherence to Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, ISO 9001 quality frameworks, and ISO 45001 safety management.
COMMON ENQUIRIES & COMPLIANCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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