One of the big problems data centers face is how to stay cool. Servers that overheat can lose performance or fail, leading to data loss, downtime, and expensive replacement. Therefore, the best cooling system for a data center is one that works to keep the temperature low enough for proper data center function. However, in…
Read MoreWhen it comes to data center cooling best practices, it’s a field that’s evolving all the time. To understand what the current best practices are and how they are likely to develop, look at an industry leader, such as Google. Google’s entire business is data. Their search algorithms are the pathway through which most people…
Read MoreAs we move into the final season of 2021, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year. All the hardships faced, the joyous moments, the setbacks, the two steps forward – each one served to make us stronger and build our commitment to each other. 2020 and 2021 were difficult years…
Read MoreMost things in life need to be replaced – batteries, clothing, furniture, vehicles, and electronics, to name a few. When they are a part of our everyday life, we don’t think twice about changing out the clothes that are worn or the outdated phones because we use and see them all the time. But what…
Read MoreHeating, ventilation and air conditioning, or HVAC, systems are the traditional solution for providing thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. When it comes to cooling, the conventional air conditioning components of HVAC systems transfer heat from inside a facility to the outside via a refrigerant in its coils. The process includes an evaporator, compressor,…
Read MoreThe heat of summer is almost behind us for the majority of the United States. As we begin to break out the heaters, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and prepare for the upcoming holidays, the summertime equipment that we couldn’t live without now needs to be properly prepped for the colder months of unuse. Business…
Read MoreIndustries all around the world use evaporative cooling to keep their business running smoothly and information transmitted correctly. Have you ever heard of evaporative cooling? Do you know how evaporative cooling works? No? You may be surprised to learn that evaporative cooling could be affecting you in more ways than you think. First, let’s ask…
Read MoreStaying cool and keeping your business running without breaking the bank can be difficult. While there are many cooling options available around the world, many are expensive and harmful to the environment. Instead of spending an entire budget on cooling, millions choose to utilize the natural cooling effects of evaporative media. If you are familiar…
Read MoreHeat can have devastating effects on a variety of work environments including gas turbine facilities, data centers, and farms. Whether generated from internal elements or mother nature (such as on a farm), mitigating heat is key for these environments to function properly. While implementing traditional air conditioning might be a consideration, there are more eco-friendly…
Read MoreAccording to Smithfield’s Hog Production Division, heat stress costs the American swine industry about $900 million each year. Many growers tend to think that heat stress only affects swine weight, but according to Smithfield, $450 million – or half – of that loss is in the growing stage, and the other half is in the…
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