By Michael Eaves, Director of Mission Critical, Ambient
Ambient Enterprises, a leader in HVAC solutions nationally, announced its strategic expansion into the Data Center market with the launch of Ambient Data Centers in late June. Positioned as a pioneer in sustainable practices, Ambient aims to address the environmental challenges associated with data centers while delivering exceptional service from coast to coast.
Data centers are notorious for their high energy consumption, using 10 to 50 times more energy per floor space than typical commercial buildings and collectively accounting for approximately 2% of U.S. electricity usage (Data Centers and Servers | Department of Energy).
Efficient cooling solutions are vital to lessen these environmental impacts while ensuring optimal performance and density of technology within data centers. Let’s explore some of these cooling options:
Air Cooling is a method that circulates air, with hot air emitted by servers pushed out while cold air is distributed to the front, maximizing efficiency and maintaining performance levels.
Liquid (Water) Cooling is emerging as a sustainable trend in the industry due to higher thermal conductivity compared to air. This technology reduces both energy consumption and water usage compared to traditional methods.
Immersion Cooling represents an innovative approach where servers are submerged in dielectric fluids to directly absorb heat, significantly reducing energy consumption and enhancing efficiency.
Evaporative Cooling utilizes absorbent pads and water to efficiently transfer heat from air, contributing to energy conservation efforts.
To support uninterrupted operations, state-of-the-art Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) are also essential in ensuring seamless power supply during outages, optimizing energy usage and reliability. Additionally, sustainable energy storage solutions such as Toshiba SCiB batteries, further enhances operational and energy efficiency.
Ambient Data Centers represents a commitment to innovation and sustainability in the Data Center market. By offering advanced cooling technologies and integrating energy-efficient, the company aims to set new standards in environmental responsibility while ensuring reliable and high-performance data center operations.
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