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Enabling Business-Continuity for Mission-Critical Applications

Energy efficiency solutions for computing in Europe.

Emerson Network Power Business-Critical Continuity to keep you going strong

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. Energy efficiency has always been our commitment to our customers, which is why we are now able to offer solutions that have become the market benchmark in cooling and power. Our commitment is to do more with less CO2 generation. Whether you have a computer room or a large data centre, you can help to save energy or to increase the available power and consequently your computing capacity per kW of power installed simply by employing units designed to be energy efficient. With Liebert products and services you can achieve energy savings of up to 50 percent on your current energy costs. Emerson Network Power coupled with Liebert expertise can help you to assess your current installation and implement cooling and power solutions with the aid of our global service presence. You will never be without the level of business continuity that your enterprise requires.

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Global warming caused by human activity could have an irreversible impact. [...] Every continent and most of our oceans are already affected or are about to be hit by climate change.
Final report of the ONU IPCC Conference Valencia, November 2007.

Climate change is a problem of efficiency that affects us all

NASA has produced an animated map that illustrates changes in global temperatures between meteorological years 1891 and 2006. This animation begins with a historic ten year (1891-1900) mean meteorological year temperature anomaly map and ends with a recent (1997-2006) ten year mean meteorological year temperature anomaly map. The animation clearly illustrates a global warming trend over the time interval.

The first world conference on climate change was held some thirty years ago. Focused on forecasting and preventing the negative effects of climate change caused by human activity, the conference clearly and conscientiously outlined the dangers of a global rise in average temperature. Many years have since passed. The situation is critical but, thankfully, the alarm raised by that first conference did not fall on deaf ears. Awareness of eco-sustainability and environmental compatibility has improved dramatically in recent years and manufacturers and consumers are now actively involved. The public at large is clearly conscious that the planets resources are diminishing and that we need to find sources of power other than oil, coal and natural gas. There is also a prevalent culture of rationalisation, calling for what energy is actually available to us to be used responsibly.

Even the markets are starting to call for environmentally responsible products. The same markets are demanding that companies pay greater attention to the social and environmental impact of their activities. There is therefore a major push for eco-compatible products, to be sustained by rapid technological progress and to be promoted by ever more decisive government policies. We are all affected by these changes. All human activities, including our most insignificant daily actions, impact on the equilibrium of our planet. Each and every one of us therefore has a stake in the future of our world. Our individual choices, considerations and actions all count: we can no longer sit back in the belief that the problem does not affect us.

Key terms
GWP - Global Warming Potential: GWP is a measure of how much a given mass of greenhouse gas is estimated to contribute to global warming. The GWP of a gas is calculated by comparing it to an equal mass of CO2, which is assigned a GWP of 1. GWP is calculated over a specific time interval that is expressed as a subscript to the value (the standard is 100 years.) ODP - Ozone Depletion Potential: the ODP of a fluid (or greenhouse gas) is the relative amount of degradation to the stratospheres ozone layer it can cause. It is calculated on the basis of equal masses of the gas and of R11, which is used as a reference and assigned an ODP=1. CO2eq - CO2 equivalent: CO2eq measures the amount of global warming that a greenhouse gas causes compared to an identical mass of CO2. The value for CO2eq is obtained by multiplying the quantity of gas in question by its GWP index. By multiplying this value by the standard factor of 2, we also obtain the square metres of forest necessary to absorb the CO2 produced. TEWI - Total Equivalent Warming Impact: TEWI is used to evaluate the performance of a cooling system in terms of its greenhouse effect. It takes into consideration the direct chemical impact of the coolant and the indirect effect in terms of the CO2 output of the cooling system. COP - Coefficient of Performance: COP measures the efficiency of a compressor or heat pump and is determined on the basis of the ratio between output and consumed energy (normally electrical energy). 5

The protocol requires that the industrialised nations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 5 percent over the four-year period from 2008 to 2012

From the Kyoto Protocol to the latest European standards

Such an important issue for the future of our planet obviously could not be ignored in the development of Europes meticulous and constantly evolving standards. The Kyoto Protocol is the main benchmark in the fight against climate change. It was signed by over 160 countries in Kyoto in December 1997 and came into force in February 2005 after ratification by Russia as well. The protocol requires that the industrialised nations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 5 percent over the four-year period from 2008 to 2012. In order to implement a cohesive strategy for enforcing the Kyoto Protocol, in 2000 the European Commission established the European Climate Change Programme (the ECCP) which in turn led to the development of the European Union Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading Scheme. Many measures have been taken and many directives issued at European level to regulate our impact

on the environment as effectively as possible. Most of these aim primarily to promote environmental sustainability and energy saving. From an energy saving point of view, EU Directive 02/91 of December 2002, EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings) is particularly important. Its objective is to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The directive introduces regulations concerning the following areas: a) a general framework of methods for calculating energy efficiency in buildings; b) the application of minimum requirements for energy efficiency in new buildings; c) the application of minimum requirements for energy efficiency in the refurbishment of large buildings; d) energy certification of buildings; e) periodic inspections for boilers and air conditioning systems.

The standards were required to come into force in the individual Member States of the European Union in January 2006 (with an extension until January 2009 for points d and e). This is the context in which the British Building Regulations part L (Fuel and Energy Conservation) have been introduced. The attention paid by the European Commission to EPBD is further highlighted by the development of the EPBD Buildings Platform within the scope of the Intelligent Energy Project. The Platform aims to support leading actors and professionals in implementing the new standards correctly.

Doing more with less: the solution is in the technology

From energy conservation to Emerson Network Power Energy Logic


For Data Centre and IT managers, Energy Logic provides a sequential approach to energy optimization that starts with IT equipment and moves through to support infrastructure to create a cascade of savings. Each step in the process is linked to quantified savings and an estimated time to return on investment. Based on research and modelling, Energy Logic optimizes energy use and maximizes capacity without compromising availability or flexibility. If you manage a data centre - or engineer the architecture for clients who do you know how critical these issues have become. It is a challenge to conserve energy while supporting these growing loads, without bringing unwanted governmental scrutiny or surcharges for
Energy Logic: Top Ten strategies to save energy
ACTION STRATEGY

Energy conservation means reducing the amount of energy used to achieve similar results. This may bring about an increase in financial capital, environmental value, national security, personal security and human comfort. Individuals and organizations that are direct consumers of energy may want to conserve energy in order to reduce energy costs and promote economic, political and environmental sustainability. Industrial and commercial users may want to increase efficiency and thus maximize profit. By reducing emissions, energy conservation becomes an important part of lessening climate change. Energy Logic is a roadmap for reducing energy consumption developed by Emerson Network Power.

being an energy hog. The good news is that even a small data centre can save tens of thousands of euro simply through wise choices in management practices, IT hardware, power and cooling infrastructure. For example, the three-year utility savings from an energy-efficient server can nearly equal the cost of the server itself. Couple this strategy with energyefficient power and cooling systems, and a mid-sized data centre with 1,500 servers could save millions of euro- while reducing the organizations carbon footprint. With available technologies and best practices, IT managers can reduce energy consumption by up to 50 percent, without compromising availability or reliability in the data centre.

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Implement low-power processor Use high-efficiency power supplies Adopt power management features Install blade servers Move to server virtualization Adopt 415V AC power distribution architecture (Not needed in EMEA: if 240V available) Implement cooling best practices Select variable-capacity cooling units (DX: Digital Scroll | CW: ECFan) Implement high-density supplemental cooling Leverage cooling performances by monitoring and optimization

Simple data centre layout (energy demand, distribution and supply)

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Emerson Network Power Energy Logic: Three key messages to IT applications and data centres 1. The most effective strategy to save energy Start by reducing losses / consumption at the IT equipment level demand side and work your way back through the supply side. 2. Every watt saved at equipment level has a cascading effect upstream As you reduce energy consumption, make sure you do not compromise on availability and flexibility. 3. Efficiency Without CompromiseTM High-density architecture helps reduce energy consumption.

Your data centre has an heterogeneous heat dissipation: Emerson Network Power offers flexible, redundant, reliable and adaptive solutions

Energy-efficient data centres: Liebert Adaptive Architecture

A number of associations, consultants and vendors have promoted best practices for enhancing data centre energy efficiency. These practices cover everything from facility lighting to cooling system design, and have proven useful in helping some companies slow or reverse the trend of rising data centre energy consumption. Emersons approach has the added benefit of removing the three most critical constraints faced by data centre managers today: Power Cooling Space The Emerson Network Power Energy Logic model frees up two-thirds of floor space, one-third of UPS capacity and 40 percent of precision cooling capacity. All of the technologies suggested are available today and many can be phased into the data centre as part of regular technology upgrades/refreshes, minimizing capital expenditures.

1 Cooling best practices 2 Variable capacity cooling 3 High-density supplemental cooling 4 Controlling the critical environment 5 Cool therm 6 High efficiency chiller with integrated free cooling 7 UPS with ECO mode 8 AC power - Liebert FS

Estimated Europe energy consumption: 3,000 TWh European data centre energy consumption: 50 TWh

With a saving of up to 50 percent energy data centre consumption can be reduced by more than 11 TWh.
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Cooling system efficiency is improved 5 percent simply by implementing best practices

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The environmental impact of technology and the looming power shortage crisis has made energy efficiency a huge priority for businesses and governments worldwide. Energy efficiency is an issue driven by the bottom line and all customers are making IT accountable for their electricity bill. Emerson, as part of the industry and as a company, aims to deliver cost savings to the customer. Its no longer a question of either/or.

Green IT is not just a nice to have because it combines business and environmental benefits. Its a musthave when customers think about their future. Its important to distinguish between green technology and sustainable technology. The latter is about long-term planning, and investing in a scaleable infrastructure while sav-

ing wasted resources. Storage virtualisation and associated technologies such as thin provisioning allow organisations to consolidate systems and increase utilisation, significantly cutting the power required to both operate and cool their data centres. This has the dual advantage of improving technologys impact on the environment and reducing energy costs. 11

Basic cooling has the strategic value to keep the optimal level of temperature and relative humidity in the area

Precision cooling
1. Cooling best practices Most data centres have implemented best practices, such as the hot-aisle/ cold-aisle rack arrangement. Potential exists in sealing gaps in floors, using blanking panels in the open space in racks and avoiding the mixing of hot and cold air. ASHRAE has published several excellent papers on these best practices. Cooling system efficiency is improved 5 percent simply by implementing best practices. This reduces overall facility energy costs by 1 percent with virtually no investment in new technology. 2. Variable cooling capacity: digital scroll technology Data centre systems are sized to handle peak loads which rarely exist. Consequently, operating efficiency at full load is often not a good indication of actual operating efficiency. The precision cooling units are not normally running at full load. This is due to a number of reasons: Outdoor operating conditions vary continuously during the day and day by day throughout the year. Server heat output depends on its usage. Room cooling units are normally selected at ambient air 24C and RH 50 percent, despite the fact that such cooling units, if installed in a data centre environment with racks in a cold and hot-aisle arrangement, can have return air temperature at much higher temperature. Therefore the selected cooling unit may be oversized versus the real room heat load. Newer technologies, such as digital scroll compressors in computer room air conditioners, allow high efficiency to be maintained at partial loads. The digital scroll can achieve a continuous spectrum of capacity output within this wide range, ensuring a very tight and precise control on room temperature. An inverter, for instance, can only achieve a 40-100 percent capacity range in intermittent steps. Starting and stopping the compressor uses a lot of power and puts a great amount of stress on the components. With the broad capacity range offered by Copeland digital scroll, there will be fewer compressor startstops and an increase in efficiency and life of the system. For example, at 80 percent modulation load, sensible cooling capac-

Data calculated for a double circuit unit with two standard scrolls (M50UA) versus a unit with one scroll and one digital compressor (D50UA) 42 kW net sensible heat load 24C 50% R.H. ambient condition 35C outdoor Temperature Condenser equipped with fan speed controls Energy Cost considered at 0.1 /kWh
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The digital scroll technology, modulating the cooling capacity, can save up to 25 percent of energy

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ity is 90 percent of the capacity we can have at full load, and input power varies almost linearly. Traditional modulation technologies consume close to full-load energy (no matter the required capacity), the digital scroll technology reduces power consumption linearly. Emerson Network Power studied a superior solution in order to achieve better performance by combining a standard scroll and digital scroll compressor in the Liebert HPM digital model. a. Given a partial heat load of 90 percent, with standard scrolls there will be a second compressor making start and stop cycling. HPM digital unit would simply modulate to achieve the requested capacity, reducing input power. b. In addition, the sensible heat load of the digital scroll at partial load is 1, thus achieving additional benefits. c. A unit with standard scroll, and lower SHR, would have to run the humidifier to keep humidity values constant, thus wasting additional energy, as opposed to HPM digital, which does not require the humidifier to be run.

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The required air volume can be provided in a more efficient way through the use of high tech fan

Precision cooling

Energy saving on chilled water units with EC Fan

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EC Fan

Total 230 kW Sensible Heat Load Payback Period Down to 6 Months

L90UC units are dimensioned at nominal air flow, 3 units are running and one is in stand-by mode to provide cooling N+1 redundancy

L90UC units are dimensioned at reduced air flow, all 4 units are running. In the event of one unit fault, the remaining ones can run at higher fan speed to recover the room heat load. N+1 redundancy is still maintained.

On the graph, yearly energy costs are shown for the two configurations. Energy savings of up to 74 percent and a payback period of 6 months can be achieved.
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Up to 50 percent saving in fan power consumption for data centre of over 200 kW

EC Fan

2.1 Variable cooling capacity: EC Fan Typically, computer room air conditioner fans run at a constant speed and deliver a constant volume of air flow. Converting these fans to electronic commutated fans allows fan speed and power draw to be reduced as load decreases. Fan power is directly proportional to the cube of fan rpm a 20 percent reduction in fan speed results in a saving of almost 50 percent in fan power consumption. Energy savings can be further enhanced if the room cooling units are dimensioned at a reduced fan speed. On the left page, the typical data centre example with two different unit configurations both providing cooling up to 230kW of room sensible heat load.

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Increasing the heat per rack reduces the total data centre surface and, with high-density technology, cooling can be provided only where it is needed

Precision cooling
3. High-density supplemental cooling
Traditional room-cooling systems have proven very effective at maintaining a safe, controlled environment for IT equipment. However, optimizing data centre energy efficiency requires a shift from traditional data centres (2 to 3 kW per rack) to an environment that can support much higher densities (in excess of 30 kW). This requires an approach to cooling that shifts some of the cooling load from traditional AHUs to supplemental cooling units. Supplemental cooling units are mounted above or alongside equipment racks, and pull hot air directly from the hot aisle and deliver cold air to the cold aisle. Supplemental cooling units can reduce cooling costs by 30 percent compared with traditional approaches to cooling. These savings are achieved because supplemental cooling focuses on cooling closer to the source of heat, reducing the fan power required to move air. They also use more efficient heat exchangers and deliver only sensible cooling, which is ideal for the dry heat generated by electronic equipment. Refrigerant is delivered to the supplemental cooling modules through an overhead piping system, which, once installed, allows cooling modules to be easily added or relocated as the environment changes.

Computing capacity that once filled an entire room is now contained in a single rack, creating extreme power and heat densities. Hot spots or zones require targeted cooling solutions. And, for extremely high heat loads, conventional approaches may simply take up too much floor space to be practical. Business continuity professionals will rely on an integrated solution: one that solves both room-level and racklevel cooling problems.

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Cooling units can reduce cooling costs by 30 percent compared with traditional approaches

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Space-Saving solution that cools from the top The Liebert XDV cooling module is mounted vertically above or on the IT rack enclosure, drawing hot air from inside the cabinet or from the hot aisle. It then cools the air and discharges it down to the cold aisle. This space-saving solution requires zero floor space.

In-Row cooling in line with your needs The modular Liebert XDH horizontal row cooler is placed directly in line with rack enclosures. Air from the hot aisle is drawn in through the rear of the unit, cooled, and then discharged through the front of the unit into the cold aisle. The modular and adaptive design of the Liebert XDH allows it to be easily added as the demand for cooling increases.

The ceiling-mounted Liebert XDO overhead cooling module is mounted directly above the cold aisle. It draws in hot air from the hot aisle and then discharges cool air into the cold aisle where the equipment air inlets are located. This energy-efficient unit takes up no floor space.

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The Liebert XD solution is the answer to both environmental and economic issues

Precision cooling

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3.1 Liebert XD Solution Today, more than ever, environmental and economic issues are pushing business continuity professionals to lobby for energy-efficient, environmentally friendly solutions in their data centres. The Liebert XD solution is the answer on both fronts. With a hybrid approach that requires 15-50 percent less chiller plant capacity, as well as less diesel generator and switchgear capacity required, the potential energy consumption for your centres is reduced by up to 40 percent. The significant energy savings achieved by the Liebert XD solution are attributed to these factors: Locating cooling units closer to the load reduces the energy required to move the air and results in less mixing of hot and cold air. Micro channel coils provide minimal air pressure drop losses and improved thermal heat transfer. No need to over-chill data centres to eliminate hot spots. However, flexibility is also an important attribute of your cooling systems. The Liebert XD solution a combination of floor-mounted mission-critical

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No need to over chill data centres to eliminate hot spots

cooling units and supplemental cooling allows your facility to adapt as heat loads increase. And by adding/ reconfiguring solutions to react to changes in your environment, the flexible configuration of Liebert XD system modules also ensures scalability for future growth.

3.2 Shift in focus to rack-based view Increased capacity is fuelled by rapid growth in processing capacity. But more compact capacity means higher heat densities. What was a 1 kW rack may now exceed 10 kW. This requires a shift in focus from a room-based view of cooling to a rack-based view. Specifically, business continuity professionals must consider both Watt per square meter and kW per rack when evaluating cooling solutions.

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Flexibility, scalability and redundancy for maximum reliability of mission-critical applications

Investing in a facility that utilizes a higher rack density design along with a cooling system designed especially for this type of installation offers a significant cost savings advantage in terms of building size and energy usage. The flexible configuration of the Liebert XD system modules also ensures scalability for future growth, as well as the ability to efficiently add redundant units for maximum reliability in the most mission-critical applications. The Liebert XD approach significantly improves floor space utilization compared with an installation using only floor-mounted cooling units. Because of the variety of cooling module sizes and placement, installing more XD capacity uses little or no additional floor area.

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The capital costs of a data centre are significantly reduced as higher densities of IT equipment are housed in smaller areas.

Study Data Centre Cost (New Construction) 400 racks with an average heat load of 10 kW each. Cost for building, power, cooling, lighting, fire protection, security, etc. included. Cost of land not included. Building 1: 80,000 sq.ft. (8,000m2), 18 (450mm) Raised Floor. Designed for 50 W/sq.ft. (500W/m2), Raised-floor Precision Air Conditioning units for cooling. Building 2: 27,000 sq.ft. (2,700m2), 36 (900mm) Raised Floor. Designed for 150 W/sq.ft. (1,500W/m2), Raised-floor Precision Air Conditioning units for cooling. Building 3: 10,000 sq.ft. (1,000m2), 18 (450mm) Raised Floor. Designed for 400 W/sq.ft. (4,000W/m2), Raised-floor Precision Air Conditioning units (for basic cooling and humidity control) and Liebert XD.

One of the major savings that can be achieved with the use of Liebert XD equipment is that the chiller plant size can be reduced. This is because the chiller is typically sized for the total gross capacity of the raised-floor cooling units. The 65% lower fan load of the Liebert XD system modules and the fact they are 100% sensible easily results in capital chiller size savings of at least 15%.

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The smaller chiller plant and lower fan load also result in significant energy savings. Energy savings of 27% are very conservative.

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Monitoring puts you in control

4. Controlling the critical environment One of the consequences of rising equipment densities has been increased diversity within the data centre. Rack densities are rarely uniform across a facility and this can create cooling inefficiencies if monitoring and proper controlling is not implemented. Cooling control systems can monitor conditions across the data centre and coordinate the activities of multiple units to prevent conflicts and promote teamwork. The self-control of redundant units alternates the stand-by positions and gives priority to possible hot spots. The high-level supervision of multiple units allows them to work together as a single system to optimise room temperature and humidity performances, without the need for a master controller.

Teamwork Units work together to provide precision cooling in rooms with unbalanced loads

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A closed architecture design for cooling and servers in one cabinet: a great idea for saving space and handling the heat load in the space

Precision cooling

5. CoolTherm The most energy-efficient method of server cooling is the closed air loop cabinet. The worlds first product featuring this method is the CoolTherm. It follows the closed architecture design and hosts the air to water heat exchanger, the fans and servers in one cabinet. The shortest possible air path ensures the lowest power consumption for the infrastructure fans. The use of EC-Fans also enforces the low-energy

approach. A strict separation of warm and cold zone inside the closed loop cabinet also minimizes the air flow rate and allows for maximum reduction of power consumption. The design of the heat exchanger ensures the optimal air cooling temperature of the server with a very high chilled water feed temperature. This very low temperature difference between chilled water and cooling air extends the free cooling periods to

the maximum and significantly improves the coefficient of performance (COP) of the chilled water plant. The increase in energy efficiency is outstanding. CoolTherm also minimizes the floor space requirement in the data centre. The heat load per square meter in high-end computing applications exceeds the 35kW threshold. Only a closed architecture design is able to manage huge heat density. At the same time, the heat load to the room is negligible, resulting in a notable reduction in strain on the data centre infrastructure such as lower raised floor and fewer CRAC units.

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Cooltherm

CoolTherm also has some useful side effects. A closed loop cabinet quals very low noise emission. Each individual rack is separately adjustable in terms of optimal heat management and the lowest consumption. The even air distribution temperature to all servers, irrespective of the height of the cabinet, is another excellent feature. And for extreme reliability and availability, a dual feed heat exchanger is also available.

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If the data centre is based on chilled water units the chiller configuration is key to energy efficiency. Liebert HPC has been specifically designed for this purpose

Precision cooling

6. High-efficiency chiller with integrated free cooling The latest innovation from Emerson is integrated, intelligent free cooling. What is it? A free cooling module incorporated into the chiller uses low outside air temperatures to cool the system water and achieves significant energy savings during the winter months. What does it do? The system reduces cooling water temperature so that less cooling capacity is needed from the compressors, or even none at all in particularly low outdoor air temperature conditions. The technology used in the latest generation of Liebert HPC-L chillers by Emerson Network Power has been specially selected for its ability to reduce CO2 emissions and deliver impressive energy savings. The range represents a concrete response to the latest market needs, especially in the area of data centres, where high cool-

ing capacity has to be combined with flexible, compact and energy efficient solutions. In the Emerson Network Power freecooling chillers, a 3-way valve, in the case of suitable external air temperature, directs the water flow through an additional and integrated free cooling coil, where there is a heat exchange between the cold air and the water flow itself. The result is that the water temperature is reduced, so that the mechanical capacity required by the compressors is reduced partially or even to zero: the first case is mixed free cooling, the second is total free cooling. Depending on climate and temperature profiles, surprising savings can be achieved in energy consumption. Taking a city like Amsterdam as an example and an average sized data centre with a thermal load of 700 kW, a high-efficiency HPC-L chiller would have an annual energy consumption of around 1,300,000 kWhe. Installation of a free cooling chiller would reduce this to 845,000 kWhe, representing an energy saving of 36 percent.

Supersaver logic The Emerson Network Power solution enables the typical data centre to achieve exceptional energy savings thanks to the intelligent integration of the chiller and the close control cooling systems (Liebert HPM, for example). When thermal load from the data centre falls, instead of continuing to supply water to the users at the same temperature and regulating cooling capacity by means of a water flow by pass system, Supersaver logic allows the temperature of the close control system cooling water and the chiller set point to rise, thus aligning cooling capacity with demand. This means that free cooling becomes effective sooner, leading to additional energy savings. In the case of typical functioning parameters and annual climate variations, as in our Amsterdam data centre, additional energy savings would reach 15 percent. And thats not all. The total thermal load of a data centre is generally shared among a number of chillers, with one or more units installed to ensure redundancy.

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Annual energy saving of up to 50 percent plus dramatic reductions in CO2 emissions

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These units remain in standby during normal system operation. To maximize the effect of free-cooling, Emerson Network Power chillers feature a special control logic that, under free-cooling conditions, brings standby units into the circuit to maximize the effect of free cooling. To sum up, the free-cooling and the integration between chillers and close control cooling systems made possible by supersaver logic, plus intelligent standby chiller management, can lead to annual energy savings of up to 50 percent, with a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. In the case of our 700 kW Amsterdam data centre installation, this would mean a reduction of about 400 tons of CO2.

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Liebert ECO Mode offers high energy savings even in the case of dual bus architecture, thus achieving the required levels of adaptability

Business continuity

7. UPS with ECO Mode Improving existing technologies has enabled us to achieve significant energy savings that can be implemented immediately in existing data centres. The energy savings realized in large data centres are substantial and hopefully will motivate the industry to improve the IEM (Intelligent Eco Mode) feature for future use. The partnership between Intel & Emerson Network Power, which combines application engineering expertise with R&D capabilities, has created added value for data centres. The total duration of power distur-

bances in relatively reliable electrical utility sites is about 0.04 percent (3hrs/year), Based on one of Intels internal surveys. (However, each of these multiple short duration disturbances may cause significant data centre downtime). This means that for 99.96 percent of the time, the on line mode UPS balances the already stabilised utility power. This means that the energy lost in on line operation, for 99.96 percent of the time, may be defined as waste. UPS with IEM provides the power to the load directly from the main power supply without moving through rectifier and inverter. As soon as an anomaly is detected by the utility power

the way will be automatically and immediately switched to the on line method. The intelligent ECO mode operator may adjust the UPS mode according to business requirements using utility non-prime time low-energy costs to achieve additional savings with higher safety level. In actual applications, additional losses must be calculated and added to UPS losses: Cost of cooling of the UPS losses Electrical feed losses resulting from UPS losses We compared the losses for a typical on line & ECO 5MW data centre, as seen in the table below.

Stand alone UPS losses Total site losses Direct data centre load (kW) Losses (KW) Annual consumption (kWh) Energy cost (kWh/) Annual savings ()

On Line 7% 10.8% 605

ECO Mode 2.7% 4.8% 5000 252

Delta 4.3% 6.0% 353 3,094,736 0.108 334,231

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Energy saving of over 300 kW in a 5MW data centre

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Liebert FS: an option to increase battery life or to completely avoid the use of batteries

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8. AC Power - Liebert FS Flywheels store energy mechanically in the form of kinetic energy A flywheel is configured as a twoterminal DC energy storage system Flywheels comprise a rotating mass, a shaft, a motor and one drive Flywheels take an electrical input to accelerate the rotor up to speed by using the built-in motor, and return the electrical energy by using this same motor as a generator

Liebert FS allow large amounts of energy to be extracted in a far shorter time than with traditional chemical batteries of comparable discharge and recharge time. Liebert FS can be used in parallel with batteries, extending their life. The electrical performance and reliability is always the same even after large numbers of discharge and recharge cycles.

Liebert FS are low-maintenance and environment friendly: no polluting leakage, no disposability problems. 190kW for 12 seconds / 120kW for 20 seconds. Used in combination with Gen. Set can cover the transient time for the generator start-up, avoiding the use of batteries.

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Liebert FS are environmentally friendly, no polluting leakage, no disposability problems

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Today and future global challenge

How much CO2 emission is too much?


The Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012, and the task facing the current delegates is to negotiate a further 5-year extension. This is a gradual, negotiated, no doubt frustrating process. By way of getting our bearings, a reader asks the question what should the ultimate goal be? How much of a cut in CO2 emissions would it take to truly avoid dangerous human interference in the climate system? In the short term, i.e. over the next few decades, the line between success and excess can be identified from carbon fluxes on Earth today. Mankind is releasing CO2 at a rate of about 7 Gton C per year from fossil fuel combustion, with a further 2 Gton C per year from deforestation. Because the atmospheric CO2 concentration is higher than normal, the natural world is absorbing CO2 at a rate of about 2 or 2.5 Gton C per year into the land biosphere and into the oceans, for a total of about 5 Gton C per year. The CO2 concentration of the atmosphere is rising because of the 4 Gton C imbalance. If we were to cut emissions by about half, from a total of 9 down to about 4 Gton C per year, the CO2 concentration of the atmosphere would stop rising for awhile. That would be a stunning success, but the emission cuts proposed by Kyoto are only a small step in this direction. (Source: Real Climate climate science from climate scientists)

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Energy Saving

By using Energy Logic and Emerson Network Power solutions you can save over 50 percent energy consumption.

CO2 Emissions Saving

In the case of a traditional data centre a vast number of trees is needed to absorb the CO2 generated

Using Emerson Network Power technologies fewer trees are needed, so the other trees can contribute to improving our environment while you save a significant amout of money.

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