An existing raised floor data center with 5,000 kW of information and communication technology equipment load capacity was expanded in 2004 to accommodate an additional 3,000 kW of high-density load. The additional space needed to serve higher density racks of up to 16 kW per rack with an average density of 8 kW per rack. This project demonstrated the applicability and cost effectiveness of variable airflow in data centers. CO2 produced was decreased by 2,000 tons/yr (1,814 Mg/yr) with a direct energy savings of 16,210,930 kWh/yr. This is an ASHRAE Technology Award.
Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 52, no. 12, December 2010
Product Details
- Published:
- 2010
- Number of Pages:
- 10
- File Size:
- 1 file , 650 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D-AJ10Dec03
