California Data Center
Air Flow Management Data Center Air Flow Management Cold Aisle Containment
Project Overview
The FlexRail™ Aisle Containment System is a new approach to achieving enhanced field safety while reducing cost and improving speed. A smart double slotted extrusion design allows for easy, intuitive assembly and flexibility in field configuration and sizing. Floor based assembly reduces lift time for improved life safety and minimizes 2-person operations for better Covid prevention.
Background
The FlexRail™ Aisle Containment System is a new approach to achieving enhanced field safety while reducing cost and improving speed. A smart double slotted extrusion design allows for easy, intuitive assembly and flexibility in field configuration and sizing. Floor based assembly reduces lift time for improved life safety and minimizes 2-person operations for better Covid prevention.
Challenge
The facility was supplying significantly more cooling than necessary, leading to energy waste and increased operational costs.
Solution
Polargy implemented a Cold Aisle Containment strategy, which included:
- Installing PolarPlex™ Containment Panels to isolate cold aisles.
- Utilizing blanking sheets to seal empty rack units.
- Applying PolarDAM Air Dam Foam to block airflow under racks and seal gaps between rack sides and mounting rails.
Products Used
Results
- Energy Savings: Achieved annual savings of 306,600 kWh, translating to approximately $30,000.
- Rapid ROI: Realized a payback period of just 3.7 months.
- Operational Efficiency: Decommissioned one CRAC unit and set two others to fan-only mode, reducing equipment wear and maintenance costs.
- Temperature Stability: Reduced server inlet temperature variation from 20°F to 6°F, enhancing equipment reliability.
- Incentive: Secured a $9,350 rebate from PG&E for energy efficiency improvements.
Project
Floor based assembly minimizes overhead work. Light weight structure enables easy lifting of assembly into ceiling with hand crank jacks.
Minimal Two-Person Operations
Workers physically separated throughout the floor assembly and ceiling installation process. Single person on lift for ceiling attachment work.
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John W
Chief People Officer, DELL
