🔹 1. What ASHRAE TC 9.9 Is? ASHRAE TC 9.9: Mission Critical Facilities, Data Centers, Technology Spaces and Electronic Equipment is a technical committee within ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) . It brings together experts from: IT hardware manufacturers (Dell, HP, IBM, Cisco) Facility and mechanical engineers Operators of hyperscale and colocation data centers Researchers and energy-efficiency organizations Goal:  Develop th

As data centers continue to grow in scale and power density, liquid cooling has become one of the most efficient strategies to handle rising thermal loads. However, the effectiveness of any liquid cooling system depends not only on the technology itself but also on something often overlooked: the quality of the water circulating through it. Poor water chemistry can cause corrosion, scaling, fouling, or microbial growth. All of these issues reduce efficiency and risk costly

Effective construction planning strategies are essential for the successful delivery of complex projects, especially in sectors like data...

Understanding the Importance of Cooling in Data Centers It's easy to take for granted the sophisticated infrastructure that powers our digital world. However, it's insightful to look back at the origins. Did you know the very first data center, the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), had a cooling system that consisted primarily of two 20 horsepower blowers? Considering the ENIAC could reach temperatures of 50°C (a scorching 120°F!) during operation, these b

In the fast-paced world of construction, staying on schedule and within budget is paramount. Effective planning and proactive...

The business case is usually developed during the project initiation phase, when information is gathered to understand the need for the...

The answer lies in choosing the tool that best suits the specific needs of each project. We are often tempted to “fall in love” with a...