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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.
Using AUDIT-BUDDY in the Battery Room: What Happens When the Power Goes Out?
Learn how AUDIT-BUDDY helps data centers test battery room performance during outages. Discover optimal temps, airflow risks, and monitoring strategies.
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.
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.
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.