Monitoring the rooftop chiller intake and exhaust may seem like a novel idea, but it’s absolutely crucial to running an efficient data center. Like the racks in the white space, chillers can be impacted by recirculating air, lowering the efficiency and effectiveness of your cooling. The best solution is to regularly monitor this environment.

urkay Labs, a leader in data center environmental monitoring solutions, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 7x24 Exchange International Spring 2024 Conference. The event will be held from June 9-12, 2024, at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Purkay Labs will be located at Booth 28, showcasing the latest advancements in its Thermal Survey service.

As temperatures rise within the data center environment, the risk of heat-related illnesses for technicians and other staff working in the hot aisle increases significantly.  Today we’ll do a deep dive into how you can the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature o influence operator safety. 

As temperatures rise within the data center environment, the risk of heat-related illnesses for technicians and other staff working in the hot aisle increases significantly.  Today we’ll do a deep dive into how you can the Heat Stress Index, or Heat Index, to influence operator safety. 

At Keep Your Cool, we often advocate for raising data center temperatures to improve efficiency and OpEx. However, as temperatures climb, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses for staff in hot aisles, exacerbated by high wattage servers, particularly those fueled by AI. Today, let's explore why measuring heat stress in these environments is crucial for both people and performance.

Gauging your cooling efficiency doesn’t need to be difficult. Today we’ll explore a simple metric - called the Uniformity Metric- and how you can use it to benchmark aisle efficiency.

Preventative Maintenance may seem like a “nice to do,” but should be should be the top of your to-do list. Today we’ll explore a real life case study tracking changes in a data center aisle.

There are always reasons that things don’t get done. One of the root causes is misinformation or lack of knowledge. Here we will try and bring to light the facts about Thermal Surveys.

Proper airflow management is essential to keep your data center running efficiently and effectively. In this blog post, we'll provide you with a simple checklist to help ensure that you are taking the necessary steps to maintain proper airflow in your data center.

This week we are exploring how to evaluate your Hot Aisle Containment post-installation.

Cold aisle containment is one solution to prevent the cold supply air and hot return air from mixing and increasing airflow issues in your aisles. The prevalent design involves directing cold supply air into the contained aisle, either from underneath a raised floor or from the top in constructions with a slab floor, with the aim of efficiently filling the enclosed space with cold air. However, the reality within contained cold aisles often reveals challenges that go beyond the surface. 

How can you simplify managing your thermal environment? Use the Uniformity Metric to calculate how consistent your temperature, humidity or dew point distribution is across your aisles. a quick and effective way to gauge the effectiveness of temperature control strategies, identify potential issues, and optimize overall system performance

Maintaining optimal Data Center performance is a constant challenge. Containment is a widely adopted strategy to enhance cooling efficiency, but the journey doesn't end with installation. To ensure sustained effectiveness, a post-installation assessment becomes paramount. In this guide, we'll explore what to look for after implementing a cold aisle containment solution.

Efficient data center cooling is no longer a luxury but a necessity, impacting both energy costs and overall performance. Thermal Surveys are a crucial tool for optimizing your data center environment because they help evaluate your environment and identify any problem areas. Today, we’ll explore what is a thermal survey and the top ten reasons you want to consider conducting one yourself, or using a third party service.

A Journalist approach to explaining the importance of Thermal Heat Maps.

Integrating a Data Center Thermal Survey with a CFD model enhances the model's accuracy, improves operational efficiency, and helps in making informed decisions regarding the design and management of the data center's thermal environment.

Is anyone paying attention to what the four Delta-T values are for your data center cooling system? It’s crucial factor in data center cooling that influences operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Understanding the baseline conditions of a data center is crucial for its sustainability journey. Server Delta-T, measuring the temperature rise of cooling air at the server inlet and exhaust, is a key metric impacting server reliability and energy efficiency. Maintaining an optimal Delta-T, typically in the range of 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, ensures efficient cooling. Learn more about the benefits of measuring your server delta-T here.

Where do you begin when implementing a successful Data Center sustainability program? With a simple thermal survey. good thermal survey is like turning on a powerful spotlight, revealing the hidden realms that impact your operations’ efficiency, sustainability and bottom life.

Does your organization proactively identify and remove abandoned or unused servers from the computer room? Most data centers have old technology platforms that remain operational for archival or research purposes. But what’s the impact?