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Minimizing Energy Usage in Data Centers

Evaporative cooling is emerging as a popular option

July 4, 2016

According to a recent study from BSRIA, data center traffic is expected to grow at a 23 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), reaching 8.6 zettabytes by 2018. That means a lot of new data centers will be popping up around the country. Cooling these data centers is an energy-intensive endeavor.

Australian Organization Unveils High-Efficiency Solar Air Conditioning

System is in operation at Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre in Ballarat, Victoria

July 4, 2016

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) has unveiled a solar-powered air conditioning system to cool Australian commercial buildings and achieve greater energy efficiency.

SPX Cooling Technologies Inc.: Fluid Cooler

July 4, 2016

This induced-draft counterflow cooler features an evaporative fluid cooler flexible enough to meet a range of cooling needs. Process fluid is cooled by recirculating water that flows over the outside of heat transfer coils as air induced through the cooler evaporates a small portion of the recirculating water.

Ingersoll Rand Honored with Three Awards for Product Sustainability

Honored for Thermo King truck and trailer refrigeration units, two Trane chillers

July 1, 2016

Ingersoll Rand announced that it received three Product and Project of the Year awards from Environmental Leader at the fifth annual Environmental Leader Conference in Denver. The honored products are part of Ingersoll Rand’s EcoWise™ portfolio.

US Leads in Imports of Commercial and Industrial HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment

In 2015, U.S. imports of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment totaled $15.44 billion

July 1, 2016

The United States is the leader in global imports of commercial and industrial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, accounting for a 15 percent share (based on U.S. dollars), according to a new report from IndexBox Marketing.

ABC and Autodesk Sign Strategic Partnership Deal

Will help contractors in understanding and implementing BIM, 3D design and visualization, and more

June 30, 2016

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Autodesk, a leading global 3D design and engineering software company, have announced a strategic partnership to enable construction professionals to work smarter by harnessing digital solutions to increase productivity, reduce redundancy, and eliminate waste.

Stulz Recognized as One of Most Promising DataCenter Solution Providers

Company exemplifies the highest level of operational and strategic excellence

June 29, 2016

Mission critical cooling solutions provider Stulz, through its U.S. entity Stulz Air Technology Systems Inc. (Stulz USA), announced that it has been named to the 20 Most Promising DataCenter Solution Providers 2016, selected by CIOReview-DataCenter.

Renting portable units helps data centers to solve temporary cooling issues. Designed for the rental market, United CoolAir’s MACH-145 is a 12-ton portable unit with an optional dehumidification mode.

Backing Up Data Centers

Portable planning is an essential part of preventing downtime in mission-critical environments

Kimberly Schwartz

June 27, 2016

To beat the heat, portable a/c units can offer reliable, around-the-clock operation to maintain a conditioned environment and prevent downtime in small- and medium-sized data centers.

Portable Rules Spark Confusion

Manufacturers uncertain about the impact of pending DOE regulations

Kimberly Schwartz

June 27, 2016

In addition to the final determination stating that the DOE will now regulate portable air conditioners, the agency also issued new rules for test procedures for portable air conditioners and is currently developing energy conservation standards for these units.

Portacool LLC: Portable Coolers

June 27, 2016

This series of portable evaporative coolers features designs engineered to generate significant airflow and provide cooling options for a variety of hot working environments.