Ship & Shore Environmental designs and engineers emissions control systems for data center backup generators and on-site power infrastructure. The right solution starts with the emissions source, operating conditions and facility requirements, then matches treatment technology to the pollutants that need to be controlled.
For developers, enterprise operators, colocation teams and engineering partners, emissions control belongs in the power-system design conversation from the beginning. Discuss a new facility, campus expansion or existing generator installation with our team.
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Emissions Control Built Around Your Power Infrastructure
Backup generators provide critical resilience, but their exhaust also needs to be considered in facility planning. Testing, maintenance runs, startup and operation under load can present different exhaust conditions. An application review establishes the design basis for the operating modes relevant to your project.
Our approach connects emissions targets with practical installation requirements: exhaust routing, allowable backpressure, available footprint, utilities, controls interfaces and service access. Diesel and gas-fueled equipment require their own assessment; a treatment package should not be assumed suitable for every engine or fuel.
Match the Control Technology to the Pollutant
Different pollutants call for different controls. The following technologies are options for engineering evaluation, not a claim that every installation needs all three.
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
- Evaluated for nitrogen oxides (NOx). Selection considers the exhaust temperature range, load profile, reagent system and operating requirements. Learn about Ship & Shore’s SCR systems.
- Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC)
- Used to address carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in suitable diesel exhaust applications. Catalyst selection and temperature conditions matter.
- Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)
- Capture particulate matter, including soot, from diesel exhaust. Application review includes filtration, regeneration, backpressure and maintenance requirements.
Final equipment selection and performance criteria are project-specific. Emissions-control equipment is not, by itself, a guarantee of permit approval, engine certification or compliance. The facility team should confirm applicable requirements with its permitting professionals and regulatory authority.
ForgeCell: Compact Emissions Control for Data Centers
For projects where installation space matters, explore ForgeCell, Ship & Shore’s emissions control system for data centers. Commercially available and manufactured in California, ForgeCell offers a compact, modular format evaluated against your emissions sources, operating conditions and site requirements.
Request project-specific dimensions, treatment scope, utilities and performance criteria from the engineering team. The final configuration, installation clearances and lead time are confirmed for your application.
Engineering, Installation and Long-Term Support
Ship & Shore brings the equipment and facility requirements into one project discussion. Explore the services that support your emissions-control installation:
- Application engineering and system design to establish the treatment approach and design basis.
- Fabrication and assembly coordinated with the selected system configuration.
- Equipment installation planning around exhaust connections, utilities, access and site coordination.
- Aftermarket service and support for maintenance planning and troubleshooting.
What to Bring to an Application Review
- Generator or power-equipment make, model, quantity, capacity and fuel.
- Exhaust flow, temperature, emissions data and allowable backpressure.
- Operating modes, load range, testing schedule and expected run time.
- Site location, emissions targets and available permit requirements.
- Layout drawings, available footprint, utilities, service access and project timing.
Early coordination helps the owner, engineering team and equipment suppliers identify installation constraints before the layout is fixed. For existing facilities, include equipment condition, available shutdown windows and the scope of any planned upgrades.
California Engineering for America’s Digital Infrastructure
Ship & Shore Environmental is headquartered in Signal Hill, California. We are a proud California business supporting enterprise from Silicon Valley to San Diego and across the United States, with ForgeCell manufactured in California. Our focus is practical: experienced engineering, skilled manufacturing and ongoing service for the infrastructure businesses depend on.
Further reading: Ship & Shore on data center backup-generator emissions and the EPA technical overview of stationary diesel-engine controls.
Data Center Emissions Control: Frequently Asked Questions
What is an emissions control system for a data center?
It is an engineered combination of equipment and controls that addresses pollutants from identified sources such as backup generators or on-site power equipment. The treatment approach depends on the fuel, exhaust conditions, operating profile and project requirements. It is not a single technology suitable for every facility.
Which emissions-control technologies may be considered for backup generators?
Options include selective catalytic reduction for nitrogen oxides, oxidation catalysts for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, and particulate filters for diesel particulate matter. Applicability depends on the engine, fuel, operating conditions and required treatment. Ship & Shore evaluates the combination for the specific application.
How is ForgeCell related to data center emissions control?
ForgeCell is Ship & Shore Environmental's commercially available, compact modular emissions control system for data centers, manufactured in California. Request an application review to confirm the treatment scope, dimensions, installation requirements, performance criteria and lead time for your project.
Can an emissions-control system be evaluated for an existing data center?
Yes. An existing-facility review starts with the installed equipment, fuel, emissions data, exhaust conditions and available space. Engine compatibility, backpressure, utilities, service access and installation scheduling must be assessed before a retrofit scope is confirmed.
Does installing emissions-control equipment automatically establish compliance?
No. Equipment selection alone does not establish permit approval, engine certification or compliance. The design, operating conditions, applicable requirements, testing and ongoing operation need to be addressed for the specific facility with its permitting professionals and regulatory authority.
How do we start a project or request service?
Contact Ship & Shore with your equipment specifications, emissions data, operating profile, site location and project timing. Call 562-997-0233 for Sales or Service, use the Contact Us page, or request specifications through the ForgeCell product page. The Contact Us page also lists the 24/7 aftermarket service lines.