– creating technological infrastructure to support the decarbonisation of energy, and innovations in healthcare, life sciences, transportation, communication, and industry..
Many larger data centre operators are now integrating liquid cooling solutions into their facilities.However, the lack of a standardised design topology for liquid cooling systems and their various configurations, poses a challenge.
We may witness the emergence of two distinct data centre topologies: the energy-efficient approach versus the high-density model, or perhaps a hybrid combination of both.These design choices will significantly impact heat rejection systems and other critical aspects, such as IT infrastructure development..While the industry strives to reduce PUE in data centres, sustainability efforts should also focus on minimising process water consumption during adiabatic cooling.
Cooling towers, which consume substantial amounts of water year-round, may eventually be phased out or replaced with hybrid systems that prioritise dry cooling methods or utilise HDAC units.. By embracing these trends, data centres can enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and pave the way for a more sustainable future in the ever-evolving landscape of IT infrastructure.. References.ASHRAE TC 9.9 white paper 2011 Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments.
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The PETP team viewed emerging potential design solutions through two key lenses: effectiveness and efficiency.‘Effectiveness’ is the ability of a design to deliver the required rehabilitative outcome, while ‘efficiency’ is the total whole life cost required to achieve this outcome..
This collaborative assessment process included data visualisations and the transparent, objective evaluation of different potential solutions.The team was able to balance the different and often competing interests of stakeholders using a range of techniques, including use of Virtual Reality (VR) to simulate how the new building would work and help them understand and contribute to the design..
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