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Data Centers: Best-Practice Summaries
- Summary Article [PDF]
- Comprehensive outline of 67 best practices guidelines from LBNL
- Detailed Guidelines from PG&E (based on benchmarked sites, in bold* below) [PDF]
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HVAC:
Air Delivery |
HVAC
Water Systems |
Power Systems
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IT Equipment
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Cross-cutting &
Misc. Issues |
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*Air management
[LBNL Tips] |
*Cooling plant optimization
[LBNL Tips] |
*UPS systems
[LBNL Tips] |
*Power supply efficiency
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Motor efficiency
[LBNL Tips] |
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*Air-side economizers
[LBNL Tips] |
*Water-side Free cooling
[LBNL Tips] |
*Self generation
[LBNL Tips] |
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Right-sizing
[LBNL Tips] |
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*Humidification controls and alternatives
[LBNL Tips] |
*Direct liquid cooling
[LBNL Tips] |
AC-DC distribution
[LBNL Tips] |
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Variable speed drives
[LBNL Tips 1 LBNL Tips 2] |
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*Centralized air handling
[LBNL Tips] |
Variable speed chillers
[LBNL Tips] |
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Lighting
[LBNL Tips] |
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Low pressure drop air distribution
[LBNL Tips] |
Variable speed pumping
[LBNL Tips] |
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Fan efficiency
[LBNL Tips] |
Rear-door Heat Exchanger
[LBNL Case Study] |
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Wireless Sensor Network
[LBNL Case Study] |
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Airflow Management
[LBNL Case Study] |
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