Data Centers
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: February 5-11, 2021
Read the best articles from the past week. choosing between an ECM and VFD, BAS integration, data center metrics, NEC changes and the scope and cost of a BAS.
Understanding changing data center metrics
There is a better way to assess data center behavior. Novel multidimensional metrics have been incorporated in data center standards and best practices
Modular electric rooms are the new normal
Modular electric rooms (MERs) are built out with electrical infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed at a data center facility and are becoming more common.
Sustaining indoor air quality
Maintaining indoor air quality is imperative for occupant health and comfort as well as the reliable operation and longevity of information technology equipment
Designing robust technology infrastructure for enterprise data centers
There are several considerations we need to make in order to deliver an effective and safe environment for data centers.
What ASHRAE 90.4 does for data center energy efficiency
The design and operation of data centers continues to evolve, with ASHRAE Standard 90.4 as guidance
Consulting-Specifying Engineer July 2020 Issue
Read the July 2020 digital edition to learn about how technology is changing engineering, building automation systems, zero energy buildings, tech stacks and ASHRAE 90.4
System designed to improve database performance for health care, IoT
Purdue University scientists developed a system called SOPHIA designed to help users reconfigure databases for diverse applications ranging from metagenomics to high-performance computing (HPC) to IoT.
Data centers achieve a new level of high-tech: HVAC systems
Designing solutions for data center clients — whether hyperscale or colocation facilities — requires advanced engineering knowledge
Data centers achieve a new level of high-tech: Fire and life safety
Designing solutions for data center clients — whether hyperscale or colocation facilities — requires advanced engineering knowledge