Data Centre Air Conditioning Efficiency
The guys at CIX.ie have published an interesting white paper that deals with how they plan to maximise the Air Conditioning at their new data centre facility in Cork, Ireland
1) Utilise Free Cooling - By taking advantage of the of the low out-door temperatures in Ireland.
2) Maximise Chilled Water Temperature
3) Eliminate Water Mixing
4) Eliminate Air Mixing - By utilising a cold aisle containment system (the opposite of the more common hot aisle containment system).
5) Utilising a low resistance slow speed air path - by taking advantage of the large under floor void and the high ceiling space.
6) Minimise humidification
The full white paper can be found here http://www.cix.ie/air-conditioning-efficiency-at-the-cix-data-centre/
We would also recommend that they fit Koldolk Cable Grommets to reduce by-pass air loss and by using the plenaform under floor air barrier system to direct the cold air to exactly where it is needed.
We look forward to following the progress of the new Data Centre Build.
