by Ian Seaton | Feb 27, 2019 | Blog
Over the past few months I have presented a series of algorithms for calculating the efficiency of different elements of the data center mechanical plant. These algorithms provided a framework for establishing trigger points for initiating different elements of the... 
by Ian Seaton | Feb 6, 2019 | Blog
I am told there comes a time in all discussions, even academic discussions on building algorithms to forecast comparative energy use for different types of data center economization architectures, where a body finally just has to get to the point. That time would be... 
by Ian Seaton | Jan 23, 2019 | Blog
I prefer the term “economizer” to “free cooling” for obvious enough reasons: It’s not free. Even air-side economization does not merely require opening the windows. Beyond fans to evacuate hot air and capture and distribute cooling air, we have humidity management and... 
by Ian Seaton | Jan 2, 2019 | Blog
Next to powering all our IT equipment, powering the mechanical plant to cool all that IT equipment is the largest energy consumer in the data center and is frequently the main constraint to growth. Therefore, one might conclude that merely opening all the windows to... 
by Ian Seaton | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog
Should enterprise data center owners consider liquid cooling? The answer is, “Yes.” Should enterprise owners adopt liquid cooling for their data centers? The answer is, “Maybe.” Moving from “consideration” to “adoption” involves sorting through important financial,...