Reducing TCO with “Free-Cooling”
Kris Holla, VP, Data Center Solutions, Nortek Philip Le Poudre, Principal Engineer & Technology Lead, Nortek Air Solutions
Expanded ASHRAE operating ranges for temperature and humidity, coupled with cooling technology advances allow for so-called “free cooling” to be used more extensively for energy- efficient critical environment operations. New developments in direct and indirect evaporative technology can optimize cooling efficiency and better manage water usage as water costs increases and availability decreases.