HVAC systems

What’s Hiding in High-Density Deployments?

Three things to look for to avoid costly consequences

February 9, 2021

High-density environments require well-devised plans for heat mitigation during often-overlooked short interruptions to avoid getting burned — literally and figuratively speaking.

Air-Cooled Chillers Are Back in Data Centers, and They Mean Business

After years of chasing the attractive efficiency numbers offered by water-based evaporative systems, many data center providers are giving air-cooled chillers a second look.

Martin Herbert, P.E., LEED AP BD+C

February 2, 2021

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It’s no secret that data centers require a lot of energy. The main driver of data center design engineers’ work is to provide energy-efficient, reliable, and cost-competitive HVAC systems.

Hybrid Cooler — Baltimore Aircoil Co.

January 18, 2021

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For projects requiring plume abatement, the HXV has no plume when operating dry, and the dry coil provides natural plume abatement when running wet.

Cooling Solutions — Trane

January 14, 2021

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There are principally two types of data center cooling solutions: computer room air conditioners (CRACs) and computer room air handlers (CRAHs). Which technology is the best choice for each installation depends on various factors, including climate and data center size and configuration.

AHU Cabinet — Nortek Air Solutions

December 7, 2020

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Nortek Air Solutions (NAS) received a notice of acceptance (NOA No. 20-0630.02) on its Welded Frame (WF-2) air-handling unit (AHU) cabinet for compliance with Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone (MDC HVHZ) building code.