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Airflow Management

Managing airflow in an air cooled data center is a complex task. One has to maintain the temperature going into the servers within the recommended ASHRAE range and at the same time make sure not too much cold air is wasted, or hot spots occur at different parts of the data hall. Purkay Labs has extensive experience in how to run the data center properly. The following links will give you better insight into some of the issues revolving around airflow management.

  1. To help you stay on top of your data center's airflow management, we've put together a simple checklist of tasks that you can perform regularly. Keep Your Data Center Running Smoothly: A Simple Airflow Management Checklist — Purkay Labs

  2. Many legacy data centers need to increase their IT Load but don’t think they have enough cooling capacity. This article examines a way to free up stranded capacity using the AUDIT-BUDDY system. Optimize Your Data Center: Mastering the Art of Airflow Supply!  — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/calculatecooling

  3. Case Study: Purkay Labs was brought in to investigate a persistent temperature problem inside a newly commissioned large-scale data center. While the facility was state-of-the-art and purpose-built for high-density compute loads, the operators saw unexpected temperature alarms in one of the power rooms. Case Study: Overheating Issues in a Hyperscale Data Center PSU Room — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/calculatecooling

  4. Case Study: Purkay Labs was brought in to test the cooling efficiency of a newly commissioned single-story data center. The client wanted to know why the data hall seemed to be consuming more airflow than necessary. Case Study: When New Isn’t Efficient: Fixing Airflow Leaks in a Fresh Data Center — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/airflowissuesinnewdatacenter

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Airflow Management 101 Guide

Data center cooling is often described as “keeping the room cold,” but the real goal is much simpler: move heat away from servers efficiently. This guide explains how airflow actually works inside a data center, how Delta-T reveals cooling performance, and why airflow distribution often matters more than cooling capacity. Understanding the path from supply air to server inlet, exhaust, and return gives operators the foundation needed to diagnose cooling problems before they impact uptime.

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Case Study: When New Isn’t Efficient: Fixing Airflow Leaks in a Fresh Data Center

In this case sgtudy, Purkay Labs identified airflow leaks and imbalances in a new data center, improving cooling efficiency, reducing energy waste, and boosting reliability.

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Case Study: Overheating Issues in a Hyperscale Data Center PSU Room

A real-world case study on how Purkay Labs identified and resolved hidden airflow issues causing intermittent temperature alarms in a hyperscale data center PSU room.

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Delta-T

Measuring the four Delta-Ts provides insight into the effectiveness of the airflow management of the data center. Because there are four distinct Delta- Ts they need to be looked at holistically. IT usually focuses on Server Delta-T and Facilities may zero in on CRAC/CRAH Delta-T; but the Delta-T between the Server and CRAC/CRAH return air, and CRAC/CRAH Supply to Server Inlet are equally important. The following links will give you better insight into some of the issues revolving around Delta-T Management.

  1. Many operators assume their facility is running as designed, but without measuring Delta-T, there’s no way to know for sure. Understanding the 4 Delta-Ts in Data Centers: A Complete Guide to Cooling Efficiency — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/fourdeltats

  2. What is the Server Delta-T? It is the temperature rise of the cooling air measured at the server inlet and server exhaust. That rise in temperature is a measurement of how much heat has been removed from the server.Server Delta -T and why you should care. — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/cveopcxmumzzyph9weqmcztf935a87

  3. The heart of the data center cooling system is the efficient operation of the cooling units. Their primary function is to extract heat generated by servers and provide a steady flow of cool air to the server inlets. Data Center 101: Cooling Unit Delta-T — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/craccrah-delta-t

  4. This Delta-T is a key area where improvements in efficiency can be made. Without proper airflow management, hot and cold air mix unnecessarily, reducing the effectiveness of cooling systems and increasing operational costs. Delta-T 101: Server Exhaust to CRAC/CRAH Delta-T — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/server-exhaust-to-craccrah-delta-t

  5. In this article, we’ll break down how cooling works from the supply output to the server inlet, what constitutes a good Delta-T, and how to improve efficiency by addressing common airflow issues. Delta-T 101: Supply Air to Server Inlet Delta-T — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/supply-air-to-server-inlet-delta-t

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The Four Delta-Ts: Unlocking the Secrets of Data Center Cooling Efficiency

Discover the four delta-Ts that define data center cooling efficiency and how measuring all of them can cut energy costs by up to 40%. Learn how Purkay Labs’ AUDIT-BUDDY delivers fast, rack-level thermal insights without permanent infrastructure.

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Understanding the 4 Delta-Ts in Data Centers: A Complete Guide to Cooling Efficiency

In our latest article, we break down the four essential Delta-Ts, what they reveal about cooling performance, and why periodic measurement is the only way to ensure your facility is operating as designed. Learn how Delta-T monitoring helps prevent inefficiencies, optimize cooling, and reduce operational costs.

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Delta-T 101: Supply Air to Server Inlet Delta-T

This article explores how measuring and managing the temperature difference between supply air and server inlets can improve data center cooling efficiency, reduce energy costs, and enhance airflow management.

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Delta-T 101: Server Exhaust to CRAC/CRAH Delta-T

Learn how managing the temperature difference between server exhaust and CRAC/CRAH return air can enhance cooling efficiency, prevent energy waste, and improve data center airflow management.

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Data Center 101: Cooling Unit Delta-T

This article explores how measuring and optimizing Delta-T across CRAC and CRAH units can improve data center cooling efficiency, reduce energy costs, and enhance airflow management.

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Why Should You Care about Server Delta-T?

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.

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Overcooling

Are you overcooling your Data Center? It’s possible that you are and you don’t even know it. Overcooling your data center not only wastes energy, but it can also increase your operating costs and decrease the lifespan of your equipment. Here's what you need to know.

  1. Many operators believe that keeping the temps as low as possible will protect their equipment from overheating. However, this approach can actually lead to some serious complications. How to Stop Overcooling Your Data Center — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/how-to-stop-overcooling-your-data-center

  2. The amount of available air capacity is the most important metric for the multi-tenant Colocation facility. Combat Overcooling in Your Data Center with an AUDIT-BUDDY Thermal Audit — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/combat-overcooling-in-your-data-center-with-an-audit-buddy-thermal-audit

  3. This checklist serves as an initial guide to help you identify if your data center is overcooled and how to correct it. Are You Overcooling Your Data Center? Use This Checklist to Verify — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/are-you-overcooling-your-data-center-check-with-this-checklis

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Cooling Strategies We’re Thankful For

This Thanksgiving, Purkay Labs gives thanks for the data center systems and people that keep things cool, efficient, and running 24/7.

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Are You Overcooling Your Data Center? Use This Checklist to Verify

Overcooling is a common issue in data centers, which can lead to unnecessary energy consumption and higher costs. This checklist can help you identify if your data center is over-cooled and provides solutions to avoid overcooling.

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Combat Overcooling in Your Data Center with an AUDIT-BUDDY Thermal Audit

Are you aware that overcooling your data center can have negative consequences on both reliability and availability? In this article, we'll break down why keeping your data center temperature within Ashrae limits is crucial, and how Purkay Labs' thermal audits can help you optimize your cooling and save money on electricity.

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How to Stop Overcooling Your Data Center

Overcooling is a common issue in data centers that often goes unnoticed. It can waste energy, increase operating costs, and decrease the lifespan of your equipment. By using a tool, like the AUDIT-BUDDY and the Static Heat Map, you can identify areas of overcooling and adjust your cooling strategy to optimize energy efficiency and equipment performance. The data will help you to adjust your cooling strategy to save energy, reduce operating costs, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.

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Containment

Containment solutions, hot or cold aisle, offer significant improvements in airflow efficiency and should be considered for deployment. Here’s what you need to know:

  1. This article is going to do a deep dive into cold aisle containment - what it is, how to manage it post-installation and what to look out for. Cold Aisle Containment Conundrum: Common Issues and Solutions — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/coldaislecontainment

  2. This article will be focusing on the hot aisle containment - what it is, how to manage it post-installation and what to look out for. Mastering the Heat: Navigating the Hot Aisle Containment — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/hotaislecontainment

  3. 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. Optimizing Containment: A Post-Installation Guide — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/containmentoptimization

  4. A case study that describes the evaluation of Cold Aisle Containment Efficiency. Case Study: Evaluating Cold Aisle Containment Efficiency — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/hfn2l1mmnrlgcvu7mcjjpaxqzhy3ey

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Mastering the Heat: Navigating the Hot Aisle Containment

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

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Cold Aisle Containment Conundrum: Common Issues and Solutions

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. 

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Optimizing Containment: A Post-Installation Guide

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.

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Case Study: Evaluating Cold Aisle Containment Efficiency

Learn how a major Colo Provider used the Purkay Labs Thermal Survey to evaluate their cold aisle containment strategy.

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Troubleshoot Hot Spots

Hot spots can manifest themselves in specific spots in a data center for a number of reasons. As the following articles we will see they are not limited to the Data Center floor.

  1. Chances are you have felt warmer temperatures while walking the cold aisle, or had to respond to a customer complaint, or worse had to respond to equipment failures because of high temperatures. How to Respond to a Hot Spot in Your Data Center — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/how-to-respond-to-a-hot-spot-in-your-data-center

  2. Case Study: The UPS battery room looked stable, sensors showed “within range” temperatures, and airflow appeared balanced. Yet, batteries kept failing. Purkay Labs was brought in to characterize the issue using Dynamic Heat Maps—a Purkay Labs service that visualizes how temperature changes over time, rather than just a static snapshot.Finding the Hot Spot: How Dynamic Heat Maps Helped Solve UPS Battery Failures — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/upsbatteryfailure

  3. Case Study: Despite being a newly commissioned site, the system was struggling to maintain proper cooling — and the root cause wasn’t clear. The client called Purkay Labs to independently assess the airflow around the affected chiller and provide insight into what was going wrong. Case Study: Troubleshooting Rooftop Chiller Issues — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/case-study-troubleshooting-rooftop-chiller-issues

  4. Case Study: A Tier IV Colocation provider in Santa Clara, CA, faced a significant challenge when a tenant installed multiple high-flow tiles, raising concerns about running out of cooling reserves. Case Study: Resolving SLA Cooling Dispute — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/resolvingsladebate-25taj

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Finding the Hot Spot: How Dynamic Heat Maps Helped Solve UPS Battery Failures

A bank’s UPS room faced random battery failures. Using Purkay Labs’ Dynamic Heat Maps, operators discovered hidden hotspots and fixed the problem for good.

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Case Study: Troubleshooting Rooftop Chiller Issues

Learn how a major Colo provider used Purkay Labs’ Thermal Survey service to identify the recirculating air at their rooftop chiller.

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How to Respond to a Hot Spot in Your Data Center

Learn how our customer used the AUDIT-BUDDY to respond to a hot spot, and found a faulty BMS sensor.

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Case Study: Resolving a BMS Alert

Learn how a Colo Tenant used AUDT-BUDDY data to resolve a faulty BMS alert.

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Case Study: Fixing Hot Spots During COVID-19

During COVID-19, increased demand on a major retailers’ online operations led to a number of hot spots threatening server uptime. Due to limited on-site staffing and changes to daily operations, the Client needed a way to solve the problem without third-party help. They used their AUDIT-BUDDY™ systems to diagnose and fix the hot spots in less than 24 hours. 

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Case Study: Freeing up 60 tons of Excess Cooling

Learn how this Tier IV Colocation provider freed up excess cooling capacity with Purkay Labs’ Dynamic Heat Map.

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Case Study: Resolving SLA Cooling Dispute

In April 2018, a Colocation provider was concerned about running out of reserve cooling because a Tenant had put in multiple high-flow tiles. The Colo used Purkay Labs’ On-Site Assessment service to determine if the high-flow tiles were necessary. Purkay Labs use their AUDIT-BUDDY system and a TSI Balometer to measure the inlet temperatures and CFM measurements across the facility and found that the Tenant was significantly overcooling the facility.

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Uniformity

The Uniformity Metric is a simple waygauge cooling efficiency in your aisle. There are a number of “things” that can alter the uniform temperature across the vertical plane of the cold aisle; such as missing blanking plates, bypass air, and recirculating air. The Uniformity Metric is a tool to measure the cold aisle and identify potential issues.

  1. The Uniformity Metric is a simple way to gauge cooling efficiency in your aisle. Precision in Every Pixel: Introducing the Uniformity Evaluation Metric — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/whatisuniformitymetric

  2. A deep dive into the Uniformity Metric. Deep Dive into the Uniformity Metric — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/uniformitymetricexplained

  3. Case Study: A Colocation provider managing a 40,000+ square foot facility planned to implement a cold aisle containment solution to enhance cooling efficiency. Before proceeding, the client sought to conduct a comprehensive before-and-after thermal survey to assess the impact of the containment on the facility's environmental uniformity. Purkay Labs' Thermal Survey Service was employed to execute this evaluation, utilizing their unique Uniformity Metric to analyze temperature variations across the data center. Case Study: Evaluating Cold Aisle Containment Efficiency — Purkay Labs; http://purkaylabs.com/news/hfn2l1mmnrlgcvu7mcjjpaxqzhy3ey

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Deep Dive into the Uniformity Metric

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.

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Precision in Every Pixel: Introducing the Uniformity Evaluation Metric

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

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Case Study: Evaluating Cold Aisle Containment Efficiency

Learn how a major Colo Provider used the Purkay Labs Thermal Survey to evaluate their cold aisle containment strategy.

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Get the Most from Your Infrastructure

Although servers and white space are central to a data center, the supporting infrastructure is equally essential. Attention must be given to the Electrical Distribution System, Battery and UPS Rooms, Rooftop Chillers, and other components that ensure reliable operation of the Data Center. The sections below focus on each crucial aspect of this infrastructure, all of which contribute to a fully functional Data Center.

Preventative Maintenance

Regular infrastructure maintenance is crucial for ensuring data center availability. Although data centers operate year-round, all mechanical systems should undergo at least annual upkeep. Establishing a clear MOP for each component supports successful operations. The following articles in our knowledge base address key aspects of periodic data center maintenance.

1.     A simple checklist to organize your Maintenance within the data center  

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2.   A list to initiate your HVAC -   

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3.     How to use Thermal Assessment as an integral part of your Preventative Maintenance Regimen

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4.      Using Thermal Audits as a Preventative Maintenance tool

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Preventative Maintenance Checklist

This simple checklist is designed for operators whose airflow management and cooling performance in your facility appear to be working well. Even so, cooling conditions can change over time as equipment, layouts, and densities evolve.

Use this checklist as part of routine preventative maintenance to keep cooling performance consistent.

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Deep Dive into the Uniformity Metric

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.

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How Important is Preventative Maintenance? Very Important.

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.

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How to Create a HVAC Maintenance Routine

Do you have a HVAC maintenance routine in place? If not, it might be time to take action to ensure that you keep a suitable temperature and humidity level. Neglecting routine maintenance can lead to decreased efficiency, system failure, and costly downtime. 

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Chiller Plant

Chillers, often overlooked in maintenance, are vital for removing heat from data centers. To reduce water usage, many facilities now use air-cooled chillers, which require precise architectural planning to ensure effective heat removal. The articles below highlight common issues with poorly designed air-cooled chillers.

1.     A case study where a recirculation problem was present in the architecture of a building using Roof Top Chiller

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2.       Insuring that the Chiller Plant air flow is correct using measurement techniques 

The Cascading impact of Recirculated Air at the Chillers 7/15/2024

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The Cascading impact of Recirculated Air at the Chillers

Don’t allow recirculated air take down your Chillers. This week on Keep Your Cool, we will be exploring how recirculated air can significantly impact chiller efficiency and overall operational costs.

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Case Study: Troubleshooting Rooftop Chiller Issues

Learn how a major Colo provider used Purkay Labs’ Thermal Survey service to identify the recirculating air at their rooftop chiller.

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Who’s Watching the Chillers?

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.

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Efficiency

Efficiency remains a central principle for data center professionals. Given the growing importance of minimizing the carbon footprint associated with data center energy usage, enhancing efficiency has become a primary objective. Optimizing Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) by reducing non-computational energy consumption is a key responsibility for data center managers. The articles below outline several methods for increasing efficiency in air-cooled data centers, all of which focus on improving air cooling performance.

1.      Easy hitters to improve efficiency immediately 

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2.       Using simple measurement to find improvement opportunities to improve efficiency

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3.       Popular misconceptions in air flow management in a data center and what to do about it

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4.      A thermal survey is a low hanging fruit in finding opportunities for improvement of cooling efficiency in a data center

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Debunking Common Myths About Data Center Cooling

Learn the truth behind common data center cooling myths that can lead to inefficiency and higher costs. This article debunks popular misconceptions—such as the belief that lower temperatures always mean better performance—and offers practical strategies for optimizing cooling systems. Discover how right-sizing, alternative cooling methods, and regular maintenance can improve efficiency and reduce operational expenses.

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5 Quick Wins for Immediate Cooling Efficiency

Looking for immediate energy savings in your data center? Check out these five quick wins for improving cooling efficiency—no major overhauls required!

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Unlocking Efficiency: Top Ten Reasons You Need a Thermal Survey

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.

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How to Respond to Increased Data Center Demand & Energy Cost in 2023

The demand for storage and processing of digital information has never been greater. Yet, Data Center managers are being challenged to “do more with less.” This article covers how to create a simple cooling optimization strategy.

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Case Study: Enhancing Cooling Efficiency in a Legacy Data Center

In this case study, a Fortune 50 Telecommunications provider (the Client) wanted to examine the impact of changing CRAC control system on the running of the data center. Using Purkay Labs’ On-Site Assessment Service to benchmark the changes, the Client was able prove that they were be able to control inlet temperatures (and avoid variations), reduce CRAC energy use to run more efficiently. This had tremendous impact on the operating expenses, saving the Client $10K in the first month and reducing PUE by .03.

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Resiliency

Data Center professionals often struggle to determine if their current infrastructure can handle unexpected cooling system failures. While this concern is typically addressed in the initial design phase, ongoing modifications and expansions make it increasingly difficult to provide a confident answer over time. Purkay Labs has introduced an innovative method for assessing the available margin within the cooling system. The following articles delve deeper into this distinctive evaluation technique.

Case Study in determining reserve cooling capacity in an operational data center

Testing Cooling System Resiliency in a Live Data Center 12/4/2024

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2.      A simple planning exercise to conduct resiliency planning for a data center

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3.     A targeted approach in using operational data to improve Data Center Resiliency

  Using Machine Learning to Protect Your Data Center from Future Thermal Runaway Situations 10/13/2024

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Testing Cooling System Resiliency in a Live Data Center

Learn how a data center used Purkay Labs' resiliency testing to assess their cooling system’s ability to maintain operations during failures. The tests provided valuable insights that improved their operational stability and informed strategic upgrades for long-term resilience.

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Using Machine Learning to Protect Your Data Center from Future Thermal Runaway Situations

"What if you could predict a cooling failure before it caused downtime? Discover how machine learning is transforming data center resiliency and helping operators prevent thermal runaway."

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Beat The Clock – Cooling System Resiliency Testing

Learn how scripted cooling system shutdowns can help data center operators test resiliency, predict failure windows, and train staff—without risking uptime or equipment. Discover how Purkay Labs' safe, data-driven approach ensures your cooling redundancy can handle today’s high heat loads.

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Predictive Cooling Failure Tests

It can be hard to evaluate cooling resiliency while your Data Center is live. Check out this case study where Purkay Labs used their new predictive analysis feature that combines real-time data and prediction on how long a client's data center had if their cooling units went down.

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How “What If” Turns into Resiliency Planning

"Explore the vital role of "What If?" scenarios in safeguarding data center operations in our latest Keep Your Cool blog. Discover how strategic planning and predictive analysis can help you assess and enhance your cooling system's resilience without risking downtime."

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Operations

Data Center professionals are responsible for managing a wide range of complex tasks that can change daily. One key responsibility is the efficient management of air flow within the facility. Maintaining a clear and unambiguous Method of Procedure (MOP) is essential for effective data center operations. The Purkay Labs knowledge base offers guidance on managing airflow through the following articles.

1.      Simple steps in establishing a path to cooling efficiency

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2.      How having the data allow increasing overall cold aisle temperature without compromising reliability or availability

 Case Study: Safely Increase Set-Points in a Hyperscale Environment 5/26/2022

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3.      Simple checklist in evaluating cooling cost in an operational data center

 The Cost of Cooling: How to Budget Smartly for Your Data Center 10/21/2024

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The Cost of Cooling: How to Budget Smartly for Your Data Center

Learn key strategies for forecasting and managing cooling costs in data centers, including how to account for seasonal changes, energy price fluctuations, operational growth, and the benefits of investing in energy-efficient technologies. Discover smart budgeting practices that can help optimize cooling expenses while maintaining operational efficiency.

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Data Center Operator’s Playbook

Unlock the secrets to data center success with our comprehensive playbook, designed to empower operators with the knowledge and tools needed to maximize efficiency, reliability, and performance. From real-time monitoring and analysis to practical tips and best practices, this playbook covers everything you need to know to ensure your data center operates at its peak. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, the Data Center Playbook is your go-to resource for success in the dynamic world of data center management.

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Case Study: Safely Increase Set-Points in a Hyperscale Environment

Learn how a hyperscale Data Center used Purkay Labs’ data to safely increase their set points.

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