Small, Micro, and Nano AI Data Centers
Small, Micro, and Nano AI Data Centers As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every facet of modern industry—from autonomous vehicles to personalized healthcare—the demand for computing infrastructure continues to grow as they aim for high performance, energy efficiency, and geographic proximity to sources. Larger and larger data centers have dominated the news, as more are developed […]
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Work-Life Balance: Boundaries and Antigoals for Designers and Engineers
For designers and engineers, the intricacies of achieving equilibrium between professional responsibilities and personal well-being are particularly pronounced. These fields demand a harmonious blend of analytical precision and imaginative creativity, both of which suffer under the weight of relentless deadlines and unrealistic expectations. The perpetual drive for innovation often compels individuals to extend their professional […]
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Data Center Energy Use from Now to 2030
Projected Data Center Energy Use from Now to 2030 Data centers play an increasingly vital role in the global digital economy, supporting cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise IT operations, and an ever-growing array of internet services. However, the energy consumption of these facilities has raised significant concerns regarding sustainability and efficiency. As we look […]
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Water-Side Economizers for Data Centers in Cold Climates
Data centers in colder climates can significantly reduce energy consumption by leveraging economizers to take advantage of naturally low ambient temperatures. Water-side economizers, for instance, can use cold outdoor air to lower the temperature of the chilled water loop, reducing or even eliminating the need for mechanical chillers during colder months. This process, known as […]
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AI Data Center Design
AI Data Center Design To start, the intention of the AI data center needs to be understood up front, as this changes the type of AI data center that will be designed. AI data centers are designed to support two distinct workloads: training and/or inference. While both rely on high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, their design […]
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Data Center Investment to Exit Process
Data Center Investment to Exit Process Investing in a data center involves a structured process, from capital deployment to eventual cash-out or exit, whether through operational cash flow, refinancing, M&A, or public listing. Investing in data centers usually follows a structured lifecycle, from initial capital deployment to eventual cash-out, with different strategies depending on the […]
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Unit Conversions
General Unit Conversions After requests to add common units and metrics to the site, here are tables to help with looking up common data center and engineering conversions. Quantity Metric Unit Imperial Unit Conversion Factor Length 1 meter (m) 3.28084 feet (ft) 1 m = 3.28084 ft 1 centimeter (cm) 0.3937 inches (in) 1 cm […]
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Using AI to Design an AI Data Center
Using AI to Design an AI Data Center Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming data center design by optimizing power efficiency, cooling, and operational workflows. As AI workloads grow, traditional methods of designing and managing data centers are being pushed to increase their limits. AI-driven data center design is a tool that can help maximum efficiency, […]
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Expanding Energy Strategies for Data Centers
Expanding Data Center Energy Strategies Locating data centers near hydroelectric dams is a compelling strategy for achieving 100% renewable energy usage. However, as global data center power demand rises, alternative energy sources such as natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar must also be considered in the mix. The timing of additional power generation facilities is […]
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ASHRAE Standard 90.4 - Energy Standard for Data Centers
Establishes minimum energy efficiency requirements specifically tailored for data centers, addressing their unique operational demands. This standard provides a framework for designing and operating data centers with an emphasis on energy efficiency, considering the distinct load requirements that differentiate them from other building types. History and Evolution of ASHRAE 90.4 Prior to the development of […]
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