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That is what you’ll gain with the Upsite Blog. We’ve been posting for several years now. One might think there is only so much to say about data center cooling and airflow management, but as a testament to our passion, and the ever changing landscape of data centers and computer rooms, we still have plenty left to talk about.
We hope you’ll find the content herein valuable and useful as you begin, or continue, your journey towards data center cooling optimization.
Cooling Efficiency Algorithms: Heat Exchangers and Temperature Differentials
Heat exchangers refer to any kind of device used to transfer heat from one fluid to another fluid without direct contact between the fluids. Heated fluid flowing through one part of the heat exchanger transfers its heat to another cooler fluid or to the outside air....
AFCOM Data Center World: A Greater Focus on Redundancy and Resiliency
Data Center World was, once again, a success and a really fun event to attend. There have been some really fascinating developments in the data center world. None more so than the growth we’re experiencing as more organizations leverage the power of the data center...
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[SlideShare] For Most Data Centers, Liquid and Air Cooling Will Not be Mutually Exclusive
Last week, Upsite Senior Engineer and Company Science Officer, Lars Strong P.E., headlined an educational session at AFCOM's Data Center World Global Conference in Phoenix, AZ. The session, titled For Most Data Centers, Liquid and Air Cooling Will Not Be Mutually...
Finding Data Center Help in a Digital World
First of all – it’s good to be in a data center business. However, the ones finding the most success are the ones creating technology partnerships, and not just offering up data center space. That said, our industry continues to see a boom due to digital...
Cooling Efficiency Algorithms: Condensers and Temperature Differentials
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...