Topics - Data Center Cooling

Over the last few years United Metal Products® has worked with high profile data center owners and mission critical engineering firms to help improve energy efficiency in the data center.  As a result of these efforts United Metal Products® has developed another innovative and  energy efficient strategy for cooling data centers.

The AHC^TM by United Metal Products® is specifically designed for data centers that are looking to save money by achieving an optimized PUE. They have been engineered to meet the core cooling needs of a facility, but also are an excellent solution to work in conjunction with traditional chilled water systems.  Simply put, the AHC^TM puts economizer strategies on steroids and allows data centers to take advantage of even more free cooling which leads to reduced energy consumption and greater financial savings.

For more information about how your next data center can apply the energy efficient technology of the Adiabatic Hydro Cooler (AHC^TM) contact h.simmons@unitedmetal.com

United Metal Products has developed an energy efficient CRAH that is perfect for data centers.  The energy efficient design of this CRAH not only helps owners save money by reducing electricity costs, but it also has a unique layout that allows for an increased degree of system flexibility both in the unit and in the overall facility design.  Contact h.simmons@unitedmetal.com  to learn more about how the new energy efficient  computer room air handler by United Metal Products can help your company save both energy and money.

At the ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago, IL, there was much discussion around the topic of efficient data center cooling.  One of the contributing factors to the increased discussion was ASHRAE’s decision to raise the  recommended supply air temperature for data centers from 77 degrees Fahrenheit to 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit.  The widening of the range is consistent with what has been going on in the data center world for some time now, as many data center designers are recognizing that raising the supply air is an effective way to increase energy efficiency and create significant financial savings.  Steve Kinkel, CEO of United Metal Products, notes that with ASHRAE’s raising of the recommended supply air temperature that evaporative cooling technologies will continue to play a significant role in creating more  efficient data centers.

United Metal Products has developed a line of products that implement evaporative cooling technology to help data center designers achieve greater levels of financial savings and energy efficiency.  Designers that are seeking to apply direct evaporative cooling to their facilities will benefit from the Fan-Air and Cel-Air line of equipment. While data center facilities that require a lower supply air temperature will find the IDU (Indirect-Direct Unit) to be an excellent choice.   In addition to these standard line of  offerings the design team at United Metal Products can provide completely customizable layouts to meet your data center cooling needs.

In the midst of the current financial crisis, how are business owners and CEO’s not only to keep their companies afloat but also increase their companies’ bottom line? One strategic way to do this is through lowering facility costs, and one of the best ways to lower those costs is through implementing energy efficient HVAC systems. While all types of facilities can benefit from becoming more energy efficient, two in particular deserve specific mention. “Big box” facilities and data centers present companies with an opportunity to bring significant savings to their bottom line if energy efficient evaporative cooling technology—such as direct or indirect-direct evaporative cooling equipment—is appropriately applied to these buildings. As a full solution provider of cost-saving, environmentally friendly cooling / heating solutions, United Metal Products can provide companies with the perfect design and equipment for all their “big box” and data center cooling needs.

“Our experienced design team has been helping companies for over thirty years to not only lower their carbon footprint, but also achieve significant financial savings through correctly applying energy evaporative cooling technologies.” —Steve Kinkel