Increasing Energy Efficiency In Data Centers

With increasing cooling needs and rising energy costs, engineers and facility managers need energy-efficient solutions. This article explains how to benchmark existing energy consumption, design a center to accommodate future expansion, and provides guidance of suitable temperature and humidity ranges for data centers. The article explains these concepts with reference to ASHRAEs Datacom Book Series.

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, Vol. 49. No. 12, December 2007



Product Code(s): D-AJ07Dec01

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