In many cases, when we talk about the climate in Data Centers, we usually refer to the temperature of their rooms and how important it is to keep the equipment and rooms "cool." In this regard, I wanted to share my experience when I have visited some Data Centers...
I have seen it all, but what is most common and striking to me is that I have been in rooms where temperatures fluctuated depending on the area where I was, and rooms with excessively low temperatures where the cold was quite noticeable (both cases confirmed by the Data Center operators).
But what has struck me the most is that a very high percentage of people are aware of the problem but do not give it the importance it deserves because the Data Center is still operational (the energy and operational cost it represents does not seem to be the priority yet... 😓)
It is clear that if they continue to operate in this way, they will lose competitiveness in the market (not to mention their poor environmental care image, which is gaining more strength in society and among customers).
Once this issue of "cold or heat" that occurs in Data Centers has been addressed (which is anecdotal), it is essential to start seriously considering the problem of poor management of the environmental conditions in the rooms, both in terms of contamination and energy and operational costs.
Air pollution increases operational costs by causing mechanical failures. This problem is more pressing in Data Centers located in urban areas with higher levels of airborne contaminants (sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, particulate matter, etc.).
Pollution enters directly through the ventilation systems (many of which lack proper filters and maintenance) and also due to the continuous opening and closing of doors that is observed in many cases.
This issue, along with poor cooling, leads to corrosion problems with many devices, which can result in device failures over time. In the short term, it requires increasing power to provide more cooling to keep the rooms at "cool" temperatures.
I also wanted to mention that many Data Centers were built several years ago, and their original designs are not suitable for current times. In many cases, their capacities are limited by the increased equipment, which has significantly raised their energy consumption. In these cases, we find that they have not conducted a climate study to help optimize their potential for reducing energy bills, lowering operational costs, and improving overall profitability.
In conclusion, the air pollution within Data Centers and the mismanagement of climate control can lead to high operational and economic costs, affecting both the Data Center owners and the potential customers who house their infrastructure there, as they bear the energy costs.
For these reasons, it is becoming increasingly essential to have real-time monitoring and management solutions for Data Center rooms. Controlling humidity, pressure, temperature, COv/Co2 are good measures to begin with to maintain the profitability and efficiency of our facility. These are also key indicators that help sustain a company's sustainability. However, these good practices may already be somewhat outdated to face the new challenges that Data Centers aiming to be sustainable, competitive, and profitable are starting to encounter.
Today, new tools and solutions implemented by qualified personnel are becoming necessary. These tools should allow decision-making based on real-time data and predictive information gathered over time, in accordance with regulations and best practices recommended by leading organizations in Data Center Energy Efficiency.
This can be achieved with the help of technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. Through these technologies, we can conduct analyses based on machine learning, which gradually builds a real model of what is happening in our facility, relying on data (not on initial impressions, experiences, or perceptions of room personnel).
It's crucial to analyze in real time what is happening in our infrastructure at all times and gather data based on various configurations:
Environmental data compared to industry standards.
Environmental data compared to "learned" real operating conditions
Environmental data compared to user-defined service levels.
Today, thanks to new technologies, Bjumper can offer specific solutions that provide an optimal level of measurement and control necessary for air quality and continuous climate operations. Climate study
Key points crucial for Climate and Air Quality Competitiveness and Sustainability include:
Evolution of comfort and air quality according to WHO, EPA, and the EU..
Identification of abnormal behaviors incorporating corrective actions.
Management and visualization of all necessary and valid metrics.
"What if" scenarios.
Integrations with BMS, power equipment, HVAC, DCIM, and more.
Alignment with EN 50600 standards and 2021 guidelines for Energy Efficiency Behavior in Data Centers according to the EU.
Low-power "sleeper" sensor network.
Isolated customer environments.
Zero Trust architecture and strict identity verification process.
AWS cloud platform. 5G. AWS security. JWT authentication.
NFC and Bluetooth MESH communications.
And many more features that we can show you...
If you contact us, we will demonstrate and assist you with the optimization of the climate and quality of your rooms...
So you can have instant savings on your energy bill.
So you can achieve the goals set by current regulations and guidelines for Energy Efficiency and the Environment.
So you can extend the lifespan of your devices by improving their efficiency and profitability, with more precise maintenance.
So you can have continuous operation of the environmental conditions based on real data obtained through daily learning from the solution.
So you don't have to incur significant expenses. On-demand SaaS solution. Guaranteed investment.
And, above all, so your people can continue to breathe the good atmosphere in the room without feeling either "cold or hot"😉
