We have recently been working on a project with Byrne Dixon & Associates in the area of Green Data Centre Design and reduction of energy usage in new and existing data centres.

We helped Vincent Byrne from Byrne Dixon & Associates model the data centre (underfloor obstructions, machine types, power usage etc) and then he used the tileflow software package to plan how to create a uniform air-flow throughout the room.

We then supplied and fitted koldloks to cover cable cut-out, supplied and fitted an under floor air barriers to deliver cold air to where it is needed most and supplied and fitted aluminium air-grilles with adjustable dampers to direct exactly the right amount of cold air to create an efficient and uniform air-balance.

This increase in air-conditioning efficiency and a more balanced IT thermal load allowed the client to generate a significant saving on their electricity bill.

Vincent is now working with the client to introduce an Air Economising system which takes advantage of the cold air or “free air” from out-side the building to cool the data centre.

Studies have shown that using free air to cool your data centre can generally generate an approximate energy saving of 25%
Attached is a pdf document which out-lines in a little more detail the modelling system used by Vincent.

If you would like to know more about how we can help you with supplying and fitting Koldloks brush grommets, under floor air barriers and Aluminium Air-Grilles with adjustable dampers as always don’t hesitate to contact us.

Green Data Centre Design & Data Centre Energy Usage Reduction

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